Howie Roseman: 'A pick is a pick' for Brown

After trading receiver A.J. Brown to the Patriots for a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick, Philadelphia's general manager met with reporters to explain the decision. Roseman maintained that a first-round pick is a first-round pick, whether it comes in 2026, 2027, or 2028.

The Eagles accepted future picks instead of a 2026 selection to avoid cap consequences. While future first-round picks are often valued as current second-round selections, the 2028 pick could be higher if the Patriots struggle in 2027. Roseman noted that teams will still be playing football in 2028, making the selection valuable regardless of the draft year. rocore.sbs