Patriots Trade 2028 First-Round Pick to Eagles for WR A.J. Brown

J. Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick. Brown participated in his first practice with the Patriots on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

He described the day by saying, "Obviously I know this ain't heaven. " Brown told reporters less than 24 hours after the trade that he was "still in awe" after his first practice. "I was just talking to my mom and saying, 'I'm still in awe,'" Brown said shortly after the practice.

Brown said he quickly returned to work after the distraction. He also addressed his departure from the Eagles, stating, "I won't get into details about it, but I'm excited for the opportunity. " Brown confirmed the health of his knee, saying, "No injury.

He is entering his eighth NFL season. Brown said he had wanted to be selected by the Patriots in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft. The Patriots instead selected wide receiver N'Keal Harry from Arizona State with the No.

32 overall pick. Brown said he left his 2019 draft party and sat dejected in the closet of his bedroom because he had wanted to play with quarterback Tom Brady. Brown said of joining the Patriots, "Better late than never.

He will wear jersey number 88 for the Patriots after receiving permission from Julian Edelman.