Roseman defends Brown trade for 2028 pick

After the Eagles shipped Brown to New England on Monday for a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick, Roseman explained the team's philosophy. 'For us to take a 2026 pick, and that's a late first-round pick, and obviously also have to deal with the cap consequences... it made some sense for us to look at future picks,' Roseman said. 'We've always been in the mindset a pick is a pick — a first-round pick is a first-round pick.' chickenroad.qpon

While many teams value future first-round picks as current second-round selections, Roseman maintains the 2028 pick could yield higher value if the Patriots struggle in 2027. The Eagles would have preferred a 2027 first-round pick but consider the trade a win for a player who no longer wanted to remain in Philadelphia.