Chargers Shockingly Named-Dropped in A.J. Brown, Eagles Trade Rumors

Don't look now, but a report says the Chargers are in the mix for an A.J. Brown trade with the Eagles.

A.J. Brown | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

The Los Angeles Chargers have a conservative reputation under general manager Joe Hortiz and head coach Jim Harbaugh. 

Just don’t tell Joe Hortiz and head coach Jim Harbaugh, apparently. 

The Chargers got out in front of free agency opening by making a splash signing to help Justin Herbert. 

And not long after that, the Chargers have popped up in trade rumors around Philadelphia Eagles star receiver A.J. Brown. 

The push to help new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel is real, to say the least. 

Chargers, A.J. Brown trade with Eagles buzz starts before NFL free agency

A.J. Brown | Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

According to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini, the Chargers are a team to watch for Brown. 

Russini wrote the following on Friday morning: “The Philadelphia Eagles are holding firm on their steep asking price for A.J. Brown. While the New England Patriots have poked around on it, the Los Angeles Chargers are another team keeping tabs on the situation, per sources.”

Steep price, indeed. ESPN’s Adam Schefter recently speculated that the Eagles want at least a first-round pick for Brown. 

As Spotrac pointed out, the cap space conversation around a Brown trade is complicated, too: 

Cannot stress enough how financially complicated it would be for the #Eagles to trade WR A.J. Brown before June, adding a $20.1M cap loss to their books.

Their option bonus structuring pre-bakes in the salary conversion, giving them little to no flexibility this time of year.… pic.twitter.com/uz9gRm4p0H

— Spotrac (@spotrac) March 5, 2026

Brown, 28, just tallied his fourth straight 1,000-plus yards season while appearing in 15 games. He’s scored seven touchdowns or more in all four of those seasons, too. 

The Chargers want to change up the offense around Herbert with McDaniel. Brown would be an obvious replacement for former first-rounder Quentin Johnston, who might interest the Eagles via trade. 

If the Chargers were to make a splash Brown trade, he’d join Ladd McConkey as a wicked one-two punch for the passing game at wideout, adding to breakout tight end Oronde Gadsden, never mind Omarion Hampton in the backfield. 

 Sign Up For the Chargers Daily Digest - OnSI’s Free Los Angeles Chargers Newsletter