Eagles Trade Wide Receiver A.J. Brown to Patriots
The Philadelphia Eagles traded wide receiver A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots for a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick. Brown said he was elated to join his childhood team.
yardbarker.comBrown said he was elated to join the Patriots and called New England his childhood team. He also said he kept Patriots memorabilia in his home while playing for the Eagles.
Background on the Trade The deal had been speculated on for weeks.
Brown had posted cryptic messages on social media and faced repeated questions about his role in the Eagles offense. Brown recently said the pressure after the Eagles championship created challenges and that it was time for both sides to move on.
Brown recorded more than 5,000 receiving yards over four seasons with the Eagles and helped the team reach Super Bowl contention. He surpassed 1,000 receiving yards in 2025 despite injuries. The Patriots are expected to pair Brown with head coach Mike Vrabel, who previously coached him with the Titans.
The move is intended to support the development of quarterback Drake Maye.
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