A.J. Brown ranks sixth among NFL wide receivers entering 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 5:34 PM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
A.J. Brown has been ranked sixth in Pro Football Focus' list of top NFL wide receivers ahead of the 2026 season. Brown's move from the Philadelphia Eagles to the New England Patriots has been highlighted as a key transition, especially after a challenging final season with the Eagles. His performance track record includes six 1,000-yard seasons in seven years, and he has dropped only 2.9% of catchable targets in the last two seasons. Brown is expected to play a critical role for rookie quarterback Drake Maye in New England, providing a strong offensive target.
- •A.J. Brown traded to the New England Patriots in June 2026.
- •He ranked No. 6 in Pro Football Focus' wide receiver rankings.
- •Brown experienced a tumultuous last season with the Eagles.
- •He has six 1,000-yard receiving seasons in seven years.
- •Brown will provide a key target for rookie quarterback Drake Maye.
- 5:34 PMYahoo Sports — Where did Patriots' A.J. Brown land in PFF's wide receiver rankings?
"A.J. Brown landed in the top 10 of Pro Football Focus' receiver rankings ahead of his first year with the Patriots.
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