A.J. Brown hasn't spoken to Jalen Hurts since Eagles trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 5:11 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
A.J. Brown revealed he has not communicated with Jalen Hurts since being traded from the Philadelphia Eagles to the New England Patriots this summer. During joint practice ahead of a preseason matchup against the Patriots, Brown mentioned he might speak to Hurts if they cross paths. This break in communication follows years of success together with the Eagles, where both players contributed to multiple Super Bowl appearances. The breakdown of their relationship seems to stem from frustrations with Brown’s role in the offense last season.
- •Brown hasn't spoken to Hurts since the June trade.
- •Eagles and Patriots are holding joint practices this week.
- •Brown expressed a willingness to talk if they meet.
- •Their previous relationship contributed to Super Bowl successes.
- 5:25 PMYahoo Sports — A.J. Brown's blunt response when asked about speaking with Jalen Hurts
- 5:16 PMYahoo Sports — A.J. Brown has not spoken to Jalen Hurts since his trade to Patriots
- 5:11 PMYahoo Sports — A.J. Brown reveals he has not talked with Jalen Hurts since Eagles-Patriots trade
"A.J. Brown said he has not spoken with Jalen Hurts since his trade, while DeVonta Smith said the former teammates did not connect Wednesday
"A.J. Brown was asked if he'd spoken with Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts since joining the Patriots.
"The former Eagles teammates have yet to talk since the blockbuster trade.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 5:25 PMA.J. Brown's blunt response when asked about speaking with Jalen Hurts
A.J. Brown was asked if he'd spoken with Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts since joining the Patriots.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 5:16 PMA.J. Brown has not spoken to Jalen Hurts since his trade to Patriots
A.J. Brown said he has not spoken with Jalen Hurts since his trade, while DeVonta Smith said the former teammates did not connect Wednesday
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 5:11 PMA.J. Brown reveals he has not talked with Jalen Hurts since Eagles-Patriots trade
The former Eagles teammates have yet to talk since the blockbuster trade.
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