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Saquon Barkley Says A.J. Brown’s Wink Was Just Play, Not a Patriots Signal

Barkley frames the viral gesture as harmless to temper talk of an imminent move.

Overview

  • Speaking on ESPN, Barkley called Brown a huge Patriots fan but said the wink was all fun and games and that Eagles fans should not panic.
  • Brown’s wink came on Julian Edelman and Rob Gronkowski’s podcast after a Patriots prompt, and he immediately said he was trolling.
  • Yahoo Sports reports there is no confirmed indication the Eagles are actively pursuing a trade despite recurring speculation.
  • Brown remains under contract with Philadelphia through 2029 after a three-year, $96 million extension signed in April 2024.
  • Context fueling the chatter includes Brown’s long-standing admiration for New England and analyst speculation, including Adam Schefter suggesting he could be a trade candidate.