A.J. Brown sparks Eagles fans' anger with Patriots fandom admission
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 8:55 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
A.J. Brown’s recent comments during an interview about his long-time fandom for the New England Patriots have drawn backlash from Philadelphia Eagles fans. Brown, who was traded from the Eagles to the Patriots, revealed that he had a Patriots rug in his home while playing for the Eagles and confirmed his lifelong support for the team. This revelation comes after the Eagles traded Brown in exchange for draft picks. The response from fans was swift, as many expressed their disappointment on social media, given Brown's status as a highly regarded player in Eagles history. Brown is now reunited with former head coach Mike Vrabel in New England.
- •A.J. Brown had a Patriots rug while playing for the Eagles.
- •Brown revealed his long-time support for the Patriots during an interview.
- •The Eagles traded Brown to the Patriots for draft picks.
- •Fans criticized Brown on social media after his comments.
- •Brown is now reunited with former coach Mike Vrabel in New England.
- 8:55 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles fans are livid after A.J. Brown admitted this about his Patriots fandom
"A.J. Brown had a Patriots rug in his home while playing for the Eagles, an admission that has drawn criticism from Philadelphia fans.
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