Bills, 49ers, Raiders, Browns dubbed top landing spots for $96 million star receiver

Dharya Sharma

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The Buffalo Bills, San Francisco 49ers, Las Vegas Raiders, and Cleveland Browns are four of the many teams that will be in the wide receiver market this offseason.

Buffalo and San Francisco are in desperate need of an established No. 1 receiver, while Las Vegas and Cleveland will be looking for dynamic playmakers to surround their young quarterbacks. Fernando Mendoza is the presumed No. 1 pick to the Raiders, while the Browns will likely give Shedeur Sanders a chance at the starting job.

There aren't many big names expected to be on the market at the wide receiver position, but that could change if the Philadelphia Eagles decide to move A.J. Brown.

PennLive.com's Johnny McGonigal lists the Bills, 49ers, Raiders, and Browns as the top landing spots for Brown if the Eagles trade him.

Brown's future in Philadelphia is incredibly murky. The 28-year-old complained about targets on a few occasions in 2024, and according to Bleed Green Nation, Brown even asked for a trade away from the Eagles multiple times this past season.

Despite a tumultuous year behind the scenes, Brown still tallied 1,003 receiving yards and seven touchdowns on 78 receptions. However, there's a chance the Eagles move on from the star receiver, as a fresh start looks to be the best course of action for both sides.

Acquiring Brown would be a fantastic move from any of the four teams listed above, but it makes the most sense for Buffalo and San Francisco. Both squads are contenders who are just a couple of pieces away from becoming potential favorites in their conferences.

Brown would also work well in Las Vegas or Cleveland, as he would be the clear-cut top option in both offenses and receive a ton of targets.

If the Eagles cut ties with Brown this offseason, the Bills, 49ers, Raiders, and Browns would all be intriguing landing spots, though Buffalo and San Francisco would be the most logical due to their chances of contending in 2026, compared to Las Vegas and Cleveland.

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