A.J. Brown shares details on Patriots trade timing
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 1:23 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
A.J. Brown revealed he found out about his trade to the New England Patriots on the same day it happened, June 1. The receiver mentioned that he left communication regarding the trade to his agent while focusing on his performance. The Patriots' decision to move on from Stefon Diggs created a need for a top receiver. Brown previously played for the Philadelphia Eagles and won a Super Bowl with the team following the 2024 season. He reunites with coach Mike Vrabel, who coached him at Tennessee from 2019 to 2021.
- •A.J. Brown learned of the trade on June 1.
- •Brown played for the Eagles from 2022-25.
- •The Patriots needed a primary receiver after releasing Diggs.
- •Brown reunites with coach Mike Vrabel from tenure at Tennessee.
- 1:23 PMYahoo Sports — A.J. Brown reveals when he found out Patriots trade was happening
"A.J. Brown being traded to the Patriots was one of the worst-kept secrets of the offseason. But when did the star receiver actually know?
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