A.J. Brown hasn't spoken to Jalen Hurts since Eagles trade
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 6:45 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.
- 8:54 PMCBS NFL — A.J. Brown hasn't spoken to Jalen Hurts, but sends message with dominant showing vs. Eagles in joint practice
- 6:45 PMYahoo Sports — A.J. Brown's icy answer on Eagles Jalen Hurts as he praises Drake Maye
- 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 and Jalen Hurts were once best friends. But that is no longer the case, as the two haven't spoken since Brown was traded 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
"Brown already looks comfortable with Drake Maye after his relationship with Hurts became strained in Philadelphia
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External links- CBS NFLAug 19, 2026, 8:54 PMA.J. Brown hasn't spoken to Jalen Hurts, but sends message with dominant showing vs. Eagles in joint practice
Brown already looks comfortable with Drake Maye after his relationship with Hurts became strained in Philadelphia
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 6:45 PMA.J. Brown's icy answer on Eagles Jalen Hurts as he praises Drake Maye
A.J. Brown and Jalen Hurts were once best friends. But that is no longer the case, as the two haven't spoken since Brown was traded to Patriots
- 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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