How Would A.J. Brown Impact Patriots Salary Cap originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The New England Patriots are "likely" to acquire A.J.

Brown in a trade after June 1, according to Adam Schefter on Monday, and the move would make a major impact on the salary cap.Brown signed a three-year, $96 million extension with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2024. The deal included $80 million in guaranteed money, including his $19.8 million signing bonus. According to Spotrac, if he is traded after June 1, the Patriots would be taking on $7 million on the salary cap.The Eagles would be left with $16.3 million in dead cap for next season and $27.1 million in 2027.

However, according to Spotrac, the actual cash the Patriots would be taking on would be a hefty amount.Trading WR A.J. Brown(after June 1st)New Team Cash2026: $29M (gtd)2027: $21M ($4M gtd)2028: $32M2029: $31MNew Team Cap2026: $7M2027: $10.9M2028: $17.8M2029: $23.6M2030: $53.5M (void)#Eagles Dead Cap2026: $16.3M ($7M saved)2027: $27.1M ($4M lost)— Spotrac (@spotrac) April 20, 2026Brown is going to be a big-time investment for the Patriots if they do trade for him. However, he would be joining an MVP-caliber quarterback and a great head coach.

Not to mention, he has had great seasons playing for Mike Vrabel already.The Patriots already spent big on Romeo Doubs this offseason, so adding Brown would give the Patriots two expensive targets for Drake Maye. However, it will be worth it if they win the Super Bowl.More NFL: Adam Schefter Reports Patriots 'Likely' To Land A.J. Brown In Major Trade Update