AJ Brown expects strong performance with Patriots quarterback Drake Maye
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 6:07 AM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
Wide receiver AJ Brown enters his first season with the New England Patriots following a trade from the Philadelphia Eagles. Insider Doug Kyed suggests Brown is positioned for a strong season, noting the 29-year-old veteran represents a significant target for quarterback Drake Maye. Brown, who earned three-time All-Pro honors in his career, sought a change of scenery after experiencing tension regarding his usage in Philadelphia. During training camp, the receiver tested himself against defensive backs including Quinyon Mitchell, Sauce Gardner, and Christian Gonzalez. The Patriots acquired Brown in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round pick and a 2028 first-round pick. Analysts consider the move an upgrade for the New England passing attack compared to the team's previous roster configuration.
- •AJ Brown was acquired from the Philadelphia Eagles for two future draft picks.
- •Doug Kyed identified the connection with Drake Maye as a potential catalyst for Brown's season.
- •Brown recorded 78 receptions for 1,003 yards and seven touchdowns last year.
- •Training camp reports highlight Brown competing against defensive backs like Christian Gonzalez and Sauce Gardner.
- 6:07 AMYahoo Sports — Patriots news: Insider predicting 'vintage' AJ Brown season alongside Drake Maye
"New England Patriots wide receiver AJ Brown got what he badly needed : A change of scenery. Now, he is ready to regain the old form that made him a three-time All-Pro. Brown had a tension-filled exit from the Philadelphia Eagles. While he said he has no ill will toward the Eagles, he wanted to move forward with a different team. The 29-year-old […] The post Patriots news: Insider predicting 'vintage' AJ Brown season alongside Drake Maye appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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