Why did the Eagles agree to trade wide receiver A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots, a deal announced on Monday in the late afternoon that brings back to Philadelphia a 2028 first-round draft choice and the better of New England's two fifth-round selections in the 2027 NFL Draft? For Eagles Executive Vice President/General Manager Howie Roseman, it's all about building the best football team possible in 2026, 2027, 2028, and beyond.