A.J. Brown and Jalen Hurts do not communicate after joint practice

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Last updated Aug 19, 2026

A.J. Brown and Jalen Hurts do not communicate after joint practice
Summary

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.

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  • 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.
Latest Updates
  • 6:12 PMYahoo SportsA.J. Brown says he hasn't spoken with Jalen Hurts since the trade
  • 5:53 PMYahoo SportsA.J. Brown, Jalen Hurts did not speak after Patriots-Eagles joint practice
What they're saying
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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.

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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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