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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 04: Quarterback Nick Foles #9 of the Philadelphia Eagles raises the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the New England Patriots, 41-33, in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on February 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Legendary Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles added another layer to the growing A.J. Brown trade chatter.

The former Super Bowl MVP offered what many around the league are now calling one of the clearest signals yet about Brown’s mindset. 

His words are not exactly reassuring for Philadelphia.

“What I have gathered is (he) wants to be traded,” Nick Foles said on his podcast. “But I also think he wants to be traded to specific places.”

That’s a strong statement coming from someone deeply connected to the organization. And according to Foles, the information isn’t speculation. Rather, it’s coming from people familiar with A.J. Brown’s situation.

It adds more weight to a storyline that continues to build momentum heading toward the draft.

Foles Connects Patriots Fit to Potential Eagles Split

Foles didn’t stop at confirming the growing belief that Brown wants out. He also connected the dots on where he could land.

“I think New England would make a lot of sense because of his history with Mike Vrabel,” Foles said. “I think that’s obvious, right?” 

The fit checks out on multiple levels.

Vrabel coached Brown during his time with the Tennessee Titans, and the familiarity between the two could make the transition seamless. There’s also the reported personal angle. Brown has previously been linked to growing up a Patriots fan, which only strengthens the connection.

Meanwhile, New England is still searching for a true No. 1 option to support its young franchise quarterback, making a blockbuster move for a proven star a logical step.

Foles’ comments also align with recent reporting around the league suggesting that if a deal does happen, it may not come until after June 1. That date is when the Eagles can better manage the salary cap implications of a potential trade.

Still, the idea of Brown to New England is no longer just theoretical. It’s becoming one of the most logical outcomes now being discussed by former players closest to the organization

Growing Signs Point Toward Eagles, A.J. Brown Split

Beyond trade destinations, Foles also hinted that the situation in Philadelphia may already be trending toward an inevitable breakup.

He pointed to subtle but telling factors. 

These include how the organization has handled questions publicly and recent roster moves as potential signs of what’s coming next.

Foles also didn’t shy away from evaluating Brown’s on-field demeanor last season.

“There were several times where I saw him throttle down on routes or not thinking the ball was going to go his way,” he said, suggesting moments of disconnect within the offense.

That kind of observation, paired with the growing noise around a trade request, paints a clearer picture of a relationship that may be nearing its end.

Whether a move happens before the draft or later in the offseason, the message from Foles is hard to ignore. 

It’s starting to look like a matter of when, not if.