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Recent news may not create another suitor in the A.J. Brown sweepstakes.
Rashee Rice will serve a 30-day jail sentence for violating his probation stemming from a 2024 car crash. He also had cleanup surgery on his knee that is expected to sideline him for two months, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Those developments could put the Kansas City Chiefs on the market for another receiver before the 2026 season. However, Albert Breer doesn’t anticipate them pursuing Brown.
The Sports Illustrated insider downplayed the possibility of Kansas City calling the Philadelphia Eagles about the three-time Pro Bowler during Wednesday’s “The Breer Report.”
“Do they circle back and maybe look at the idea of trading for A.J. Brown? I don’t think that happens,” Breer said. “They had that opportunity. They were on A.J. Brown’s list, and they said no to the Eagles in the first place.”
The New England Patriots have remained heavily linked to Brown all offseason. NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo said on Tuesday that the AFC champions remain “likely” to acquire Brown, but there’s no done deal in place to finalize after June 1.
Even if Kansas City isn’t more motivated to land Brown, the Patriots can’t assume there’s no competition for his services. Garafolo added that he “wouldn’t be surprised” if the Los Angeles Rams re-upped conversations with the Eagles about Brown.
Meanwhile, Kansas City could potentially pivot to a former New England wide receiver. James Palmer called Stefon Diggs a strong fit for the Chiefs, who are looking to erase the stench of a disappointing six-win season.
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