Eagles Trade Receiver A.J. Brown to Patriots for Draft Picks
The Philadelphia Eagles traded wide receiver A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots on Monday for a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick. Former teammates expressed a range of reactions after Tuesday's practice.
ESPNThe Philadelphia Eagles traded wide receiver A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots on Monday for a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick. Left tackle Jordan Mailata said the trade ended a period of uncertainty. "I think this is more of a -- it sounds terrible -- but like, thank God it's over.
" Mailata added that the situation had not been the team's focus. Brown recorded two seasons with more than 1,400 receiving yards during his four years with the Eagles.
Mitchell said Brown helped him gain confidence. "I wish him nothing but the best," Mitchell said. " A second cornerback said losing a player of Brown's caliber hurts but acknowledged the business aspect of roster decisions. Brown had publicly expressed frustration with the Eagles' offense during the 2025 season.
The Eagles finished last season with the league's highest number of three-and-out drives and ranked 24th in total offense. They were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the San Francisco 49ers. The team is now installing a new offensive system under coordinator Sean Mannion.
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