The New England Patriots are eagerly counting down the days until they can land superstar wide receiver A.J. Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles, and a new report suggests they might sweeten the deal with one of their own emerging playmakers.

According to The Athletic's Chad Graff, all signs point to the Patriots making their move for Brown after June 1, when the Eagles would face significantly less dead cap by trading the former All-Pro. That gives New England time to craft the perfect offer, and one scenario could involve sending a veteran starter to Philadelphia.

Graff outlined two likely trade packages: a 2028 first-round pick straight up, or a 2027 second-round pick paired with wide receiver Kayshon Boutte. Boutte, who started 10 games for the Patriots last season, hauled in 33 catches for 551 yards and six touchdowns in 2025. The LSU product proved to be an explosive deep threat for quarterback Drake Maye, with every single one of his scores coming from beyond 20 yards.

While Boutte is still young and ascending, swapping him for Brown is a no-brainer. Brown is one of the NFL's elite receivers and would immediately become the centerpiece of New England's offense. For a team looking to supercharge its passing game, adding a proven game-changer like Brown is worth any price—even if it means parting with a promising 23-game starter.

The final trade package is still taking shape, but it's clear the Patriots are ready to go all-in. Whether Boutte ends up as part of the deal or not, New England's pursuit of Brown signals they're done waiting—they're aiming to win now.