Ex-Titans GM regrets A.J. Brown trade, wants a 'do-over'

Former Tennessee Titans general manager Jon Robinson says he'd take a do-over on the A.J. Brown trade.

The Titans dealt Brown to the Philadelphia Eagles during the 2022 NFL Draft for a package that included a first-round pick, which they used to select wide receiver Treylon Burks.

"There was just a lot of discussion that went into that decision," Robinson said Wednesday during an appearance on 102.5-FM, according to John Glennon of The Nashville Post. "Ultimately, it was my responsibility to make the decision."

Robinson added: "Again, if I had one of those mulligans, I would probably do that one. ... In hindsight, if you had a do-over, I'd be an idiot to sit here and say, 'No, I'd do it again.' No, you'd do it different. But we made the decision that we made, and then the rest is what it is."

Tennessee waived Burks earlier this week following a disappointing three-year run in which he totalled 699 receiving yards. Brown, who was seeking a new contract from Tennessee at the time of the trade, went on to ink a $100-million extension with the Eagles shortly after the deal. He's since gone on to record 4,031 receiving yards in three years in Philadelphia while signing another extension worth $96 million over three years in 2024.

Robinson also criticized some of his other draft misses, such as selecting offensive lineman Isaiah Wilson in the first round in 2020. Wilson played one game with the Titans before being traded.

"I liken (selecting Wilson) to a tee-ball game, and I don't know if I even hit the tee," Robinson said.

Tennessee went 66-43 in the regular season and 3-4 in the playoffs during Robinson's tenure.