Cooper DeJean just laid down the gauntlet, telling everyone he'd "love" to face his former teammate A.J. Brown after the wide receiver was traded to the New England Patriots. The Philadelphia Eagles cornerback didn't mince words at Fanatics Fest, putting the challenge out there for everyone to hear. "I would love to go against him," DeJean said, clearly hyped for the potential battle. And you know Brown would be too. This isn't just a friendly rivalry, folks.
The Showdown We All Want and Probably Won't Get
The irony? Even with all that talk, a real game between DeJean and Brown this year is looking like a long shot. Yeah, the Eagles and Patriots have a preseason matchup on the schedule, but let's be real: are we actually going to see star players like Brown active and giving it their all in a meaningless game? Probably not. The two teams aren't slated to play each other in the regular season either, which means the only way we get to see this epic personal clash unfold on the field is if both teams make it all the way to the Super Bowl. Talk about high stakes.Brown's Philly Exit and What It Means for New England
Brown's departure from the Eagles wasn't exactly a clean break. It wasn't a total dumpster fire, but things definitely "didn't end...on the best of terms." There was friction, especially with quarterback Jalen Hurts. While Brown downplayed it, an ESPN report pointed to "a good bit of his angst" stemming from Hurts' hesitation to pass his way. Brown is coming off what's been called a subpar season by his own high standards, so this move to New England alongside MVP candidate Drake Maye is a fresh start. He's absolutely looking to reclaim that All-Pro form. If he does, and the Patriots make a deep run, that Super Bowl matchup with DeJean just got a whole lot more compelling.This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.