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A<\/span> year ago, A.J Brown<\/a><\/strong> was making history with a 12-yard touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs<\/strong> in Super Bowl LIX<\/strong>. Now, the receiver has a very different goal: catching passes from Patrick Mahomes<\/a><\/strong> instead of facing him. But turning that vision into reality has proven far from simple.<\/p>\n Brown’s<\/strong> representatives have actively explored the market, targeting teams such as the Buffalo Bills<\/strong>, Los Angeles Chargers<\/strong>, Kansas City Chiefs<\/strong>, and New England Patriots<\/strong>, according to Albert Breer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n For Brown<\/strong>, a move to Kansas City<\/strong> would represent a career reset. <\/p>\n Under Mahomes<\/strong> and head coach Andy Reid<\/strong>, he could reclaim a leading role in a high-powered offense after a 2025 campaign that saw him catch 78 passes for 1,003 yards and seven touchdowns.<\/p>\n Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs former rival could be their answer at running back<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n That is despite struggling with reduced targets and a tense relationship with the Philadelphia Eagles<\/strong> organization.<\/p>\n The main obstacle remains compensation. Philadelphia<\/strong> reportedly wants top-tier draft picks similar to the 2022 deal that sent Davante Adams<\/strong> to Las Vegas<\/strong>, while other teams suggest a package closer to the 2024 Stefon Diggs<\/strong> trade.<\/p>\n “If you’re not ready to talk about at least your first-round pick, I don’t think that conversation is getting very far,” said ESPN’s Dan Graziano<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Even if Brown<\/strong> is an ideal fit, the Chiefs<\/strong> are prioritizing other roster moves. <\/p>\n The team traded Trent McDuffie<\/strong> to the Los Angeles Rams<\/strong>, gaining multiple draft selections. <\/p>\n These picks, along with cap space from releasing Jawaan Taylor<\/strong> and declining guard Mike Caliendo<\/strong>, have shifted Kansas City’s<\/strong> focus to running backs.<\/p>\n Veteran Travis Etienne Jr.<\/strong> emerged as a top target after rushing for 1,107 yards and seven touchdowns in 2025, while Notre Dame<\/strong> prospect Jeremiyah Love<\/strong> is also under consideration. <\/p>\n For Andy Reid<\/strong> and GM Brett Veach<\/strong>, securing a backfield solution became a priority over acquiring a wide receiver, even one of Brown’s<\/strong> caliber.<\/p>\n Eventually, they announced the capture of Kenneth Walker III<\/strong>, who won the MVP award for his performance in the Super Bowl after winning it with the Seattle Seahawks.<\/strong><\/p>\n Brown’s<\/strong> next move hinges entirely on Philadelphia<\/strong>. <\/p>\n Kansas City<\/strong> offers the quarterback, system, and opportunity to thrive, but with draft capital and backfield priorities in play, the Eagles<\/strong> hold the leverage. <\/p>\n Until they adjust their demands, the trade remains in limbo, leaving Brown’s<\/strong> vision of a fresh start with Mahomes<\/strong> uncertain.<\/p>\nChiefs’ focus is shifting elsewhere<\/h2>\n