No single player is irreplaceable in the NFL.

It’s what makes the sport so great. It’s why we’re so addicted. It’s not about the player. It about the team. Sure, special players are unique. They can be challenging to replace, and roster holes can often linger. But we’ve seen too many examples of teams losing all-time greats and recovering—or even performing at a higher level with the star gone

Which brings me to A.J. Brown. He’s been a great Eagles wide receiver. That much is clear. But he’s far from irreplaceable.

In fact, I think there are two free agent wide receivers that could be satisfactory replacements in 2026, assuming the Eagles do move Brown in a trade.