India, May 27 -- Trade rumors surrounding A.J. Brown are intensifying as the Philadelphia Eagles move closer to the salary-cap flexibility date. Reports have linked the New England Patriots with a possible move for the star wide receiver after June 1. According to reports, discussions between the Patriots and Eagles have gained momentum in recent weeks.

Several insiders and players stated their opinions. Recently, former Patriots defensive back Jason McCourty said that Brown joining New England is "almost a done deal."

"All the people on the inside that they know continue to echo the same sentiment that it's almost a done deal that he's gonna be a New England Patriot," McCourty said while talking on Up& Adams.

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