A.J. Brown and Jalen Hurts do not communicate after joint practice
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 7:31 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
A.J. Brown and the Philadelphia Eagles faced off against his former team, the New England Patriots, on August 19 during a joint practice. Following the session, Brown indicated he had not spoken to Jalen Hurts since his trade but mentioned there is no animosity between them. Hurts expressed affection for Brown, stating he holds a lot of love for his former teammate. Reports noted that Brown performed well during practice, catching all seven of his targets amid competition from top Eagles cornerbacks. The teams are set to conduct a second joint practice on August 20 before their preseason matchup on August 22.
- •A.J. Brown and New England Patriots practice together against Philadelphia Eagles.
- •Brown has not communicated with Jalen Hurts since his trade.
- •Hurts expressed positive feelings toward Brown despite the trade.
- •Brown excelled in practice, catching all seven targets.
- •Both teams will have another joint practice on August 20 before the preseason game.
- 7:31 PMYahoo Sports — Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown share a moment after Eagles-Patriots practice
- 7:22 PMYahoo Sports — Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown share hug, chat after Patriots-Eagles' second joint practice
- 6:54 PMYahoo Sports — A.J. Brown didn’t speak with Jalen Hurts or DeVonta Smith during Eagles-Patriots practice
- 6:12 PMYahoo Sports — A.J. Brown says he hasn't spoken with Jalen Hurts since the trade
- 5:53 PMYahoo Sports — A.J. Brown, Jalen Hurts did not speak after Patriots-Eagles joint practice
"With the Eagles and Patriots going head-to-head for a joint practice in Foxborough before playing Saturday's preseason game, members of Philadelphia's beat corps got a chance to visit with receiver A.J.
"The Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots faced off in a joint practice on Aug. 19. Here's what A.J. Brown said after an impressive day on the field.
"The former friends are all out of words for, and about, each other.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 7:31 PMJalen Hurts, A.J. Brown share a moment after Eagles-Patriots practice
A meeting of the Eagles’ quarterback and his former top target.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 7:22 PMJalen Hurts, A.J. Brown share hug, chat after Patriots-Eagles' second joint practice
There's no bad blood between A.J. Brown and Jalen Hurts.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 6:54 PMA.J. Brown didn’t speak with Jalen Hurts or DeVonta Smith during Eagles-Patriots practice
The former friends are all out of words for, and about, each other.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 6:12 PMA.J. Brown says he hasn't spoken with Jalen Hurts since the trade
With the Eagles and Patriots going head-to-head for a joint practice in Foxborough before playing Saturday's preseason game, members of Philadelphia's beat corps got a chance to visit with receiver A.J.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 5:53 PMA.J. Brown, Jalen Hurts did not speak after Patriots-Eagles joint practice
The Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots faced off in a joint practice on Aug. 19. Here's what A.J. Brown said after an impressive day on the field.
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