A.J. Brown rejoins coach Mike Vrabel with Patriots after trade from Eagles
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 6:45 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
A.J. Brown officially joined the New England Patriots on June 2, 2026, after a trade from the Philadelphia Eagles. The deal sent a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick to Philadelphia. Brown reunites with coach Mike Vrabel, who drafted him while with the Tennessee Titans. This move fulfills Brown's long-held dream of playing for the Patriots, a team he has adored since childhood. He participated in practice with his new teammates, including quarterback Drake Maye, and expressed excitement about the upcoming season.
- •Patriots acquired A.J. Brown in exchange for draft picks.
- •Brown expressed his lifelong desire to play for the Patriots.
- •Mike Vrabel coached Brown during his time with the Titans.
- •Brown already participated in practice with the Patriots.
- •New England's offseason training sessions continue until June 11.
- 6:45 PMCBS NFL — Patriots coordinator compares newly acquired receiver A.J. Brown to franchise legend
- 6:40 PMYahoo Sports — Joining Patriots is a dream come true for A.J. Brown, coach Mike Vrabel says
"The blockbuster trade reunites the star wideout with Mike Vrabel and fulfills a lifelong dream of playing for his favorite childhood team
"A.J. Brown’s childhood dream becomes reality as the Patriots land a star wide receiver, reuniting him with coach Mike Vrabel.
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External links- CBS NFLJun 2, 2026, 6:45 PMPatriots coordinator compares newly acquired receiver A.J. Brown to franchise legend
The blockbuster trade reunites the star wideout with Mike Vrabel and fulfills a lifelong dream of playing for his favorite childhood team
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 6:40 PMJoining Patriots is a dream come true for A.J. Brown, coach Mike Vrabel says
A.J. Brown’s childhood dream becomes reality as the Patriots land a star wide receiver, reuniting him with coach Mike Vrabel.
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