A.J. Brown Trade Ranks Among NFL’s Worst Amid Titans Struggles

The trade that sent A.J. Brown from the Tennessee Titans to the Philadelphia Eagles during the 2022 NFL Draft is widely regarded as one of the most lopsided and worst trades in recent NFL history. Brown has flourished in Philadelphia, earning a four-year, $100 million extension, producing over 4,000 receiving yards and 25 touchdowns, and playing a key role in two Super Bowl appearances and a victory in 2024. Conversely, the Titans' replacement, Treylon Burks, has struggled with injuries, including a torn ACL and broken collarbone, limiting him to just 53 receptions for 699 yards and one touchdown before being released in 2025. Brown has expressed sympathy for Burks while reflecting on the trade, acknowledging that he outgrew the Titans situation and found a better fit in Philadelphia. The trade has contributed to the Titans' recent decline, with a 16-35 record since the deal, and has drawn criticism toward the former Titans management. Analysts and NFL insiders, including CBS Sports' Jared Dubin, rank this trade among the worst in NFL history from Tennessee's perspective, highlighting the stark contrast in career trajectories between Brown and Burks.