A.J. Brown opts for No. 1 jersey with Patriots despite Edelman's blessing
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 8:58 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
A.J. Brown has chosen to wear the No. 1 jersey as a member of the New England Patriots, a departure from his previous No. 11. Brown stated that he consulted Julian Edelman, who previously wore No. 11, and received his blessing. However, out of respect for Edelman's legacy, Brown decided to go with No. 1, a number he sported during his college career at Ole Miss. The No. 1 jersey was last worn by Ja'Lynn Polk in 2024.
- •A.J. Brown joins the Patriots after wearing No. 11 in his previous NFL seasons.
- •Edelman gave Brown the option to wear No. 11 but Brown declined.
- •Brown aims to create his own legacy in New England.
- •He wore No. 1 in college at Ole Miss.
- •The last player to wear No. 1 for the Patriots was Ja'Lynn Polk.
- 8:58 PMYahoo Sports — A.J. Brown chose No. 1 jersey despite Julian Edelman giving his blessing to wear No. 11
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