A.J. Brown settles in after joining Patriots amid long-awaited trade

A.J. Brown participated in his first practice with the New England Patriots on June 2, 2026, following a trade from Philadelphia. Brown expressed his excitement during a press conference, recalling his disappointment in 2019 when the Patriots selected another wide receiver, N’Keal Harry, instead of him. After passing his physical, Brown caught his first pass during practice from quarterback Drake Maye. He reflected on his lifelong dream of playing for the Patriots and emphasized that it feels 'better late than never.'

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