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A.J. Brown discusses fallout with Jalen Hurts after trade to Patriots

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Last updated Jun 2, 2026

A.J. Brown discusses fallout with Jalen Hurts after trade to Patriots

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A.J. Brown was traded to the New England Patriots on June 1 in exchange for a first-round pick in 2028 and a fifth-round pick in 2027. Following the trade, Brown spoke with Maria Taylor about his relationship with former teammate Jalen Hurts, stating they are no longer as close, but there is no bad blood. Brown expressed his excitement about joining the Patriots, a team he has admired since childhood. The trade followed a delay due to Brown's contract affecting the Eagles' salary cap, which was resolved by a strategic timing of the trade.

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•Brown joins the Patriots after a blockbuster trade.
•The trade involved two future draft picks from the Patriots.
•Brown discussed his relationship with Hurts, noting they have drifted apart.
•The timing of the trade was impacted by Brown's contract implications for the Eagles.
•Brown has a personal connection to the Patriots as a lifelong fan.

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7:35 PMYahoo Sports — “So That’s Why” A.J. Brown Details What Went Wrong Jalen Hurts After Trade (Video)

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A.J. Brown was traded to the New England Patriots in a blockbuster trade on Monday. It has long been assumed that the Patriots would be the logical landing spot for Brown, a move that would reunite him with Titans head coach Mike Vrabel. Vrabel was his head caoch from 2019 to 21 with the Tennessee […] The post “So That’s Why” A.J. Brown Details What Went Wrong Jalen Hurts After Trade (Video) appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 7:35 PM
“So That’s Why” A.J. Brown Details What Went Wrong Jalen Hurts After Trade (Video)
A.J. Brown was traded to the New England Patriots in a blockbuster trade on Monday. It has long been assumed that the Patriots would be the logical landing spot for Brown, a move that would reunite him with Titans head coach Mike Vrabel. Vrabel was his head caoch from 2019 to 21 with the Tennessee […] The post “So That’s Why” A.J. Brown Details What Went Wrong Jalen Hurts After Trade (Video) appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.

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