Nashville, TN – April 07, 2025, 12:17 AM PDT
Former Tennessee Titans GM Ran Carthon sent a pointed 7-word message to Philadelphia Eagles GM Howie Roseman following his dismissal from the Titans earlier this year. Sources confirmed to ESPN on Monday that Carthon reached out to Roseman shortly after his exit, reflecting on a trade that shaped his downfall.
Carthon’s message was direct and bitter: “You tricked me into getting me fired.” The former GM’s frustration stems from a decision that has haunted Titans fans and ultimately cost him his job after just two seasons in charge.
Carthon was sacked by the Titans on January 7, 2025, after a dismal 9-25 record over two years, failing to lead the team to the playoffs. The primary reason for his dismissal, according to team insiders, was the ill-fated trade of star wide receiver A.J. Brown to the Eagles.
The trade occurred on April 28, 2022, during the NFL Draft, when the Titans sent Brown to the Eagles in exchange for a 2022 first-round pick (No. 18) and a third-round pick (No. 101). At the time, the Titans hoped to rebuild their receiving corps with younger talent.
Using the No. 18 pick, the Titans drafted Treylon Burks from Arkansas, expecting him to fill Brown’s shoes as a dynamic playmaker. However, Burks struggled significantly, managing just 665 yards and 1 touchdown in his first two seasons, with only 221 yards and 2 TDs in 2024.
In stark contrast, A.J. Brown thrived with the Eagles, recording 1,496 yards and 11 TDs in 2022, 1,456 yards and 7 TDs in 2023, and 1,079 yards in 2024. His production helped the Eagles secure Super Bowl LIX, cementing the trade as a monumental win for Roseman.
Titans fans on X expressed their frustration with Carthon’s decision, with one user posting, “Trading A.J. Brown was an absolute disaster for us!” Meanwhile, Eagles fans celebrated Roseman’s brilliance, with @EaglesNation writing, “Howie’s a genius—thanks for Brown, Titans!”
The fallout from the trade has left a lasting mark, and Carthon’s message underscores the regret that led to his firing, while Roseman continues to build on Brown’s success in Philadelphia.
