Roseman defends Brown trade for 2028 pick

After the Eagles shipped receiver A.J. Brown to the Patriots for a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick, Roseman explained the rationale behind accepting a future pick. 'We've always been in the mindset a pick is a pick — a first-round pick is a first-round pick. Doesn't matter,' Roseman said.

The Eagles GM noted that taking a 2026 pick would have been a late first-round pick and would have come with cap consequences. Roseman acknowledged that while many teams regard a future first-round pick as a current second-round pick, the value could increase if the Patriots struggle in 2027, potentially giving the Eagles a higher selection than the 31st overall pick they would have received in 2026. truewildgame.com