A.J. Brown traded to Patriots from Eagles for draft picks
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 9:48 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Wide receiver A.J. Brown has been traded from the Philadelphia Eagles to the New England Patriots. The Patriots will send a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick to Philadelphia. This deal comes after Brown's tenure with the Eagles, which saw him achieve significant success but also experience frustrations with the team's offense. The move reunites Brown with coach Mike Vrabel, under whom he thrived with the Tennessee Titans. Both teams are looking to fill key roster needs with this trade.
- •Patriots acquire A.J. Brown for a 2028 first-round and 2027 fifth-round pick.
- •Brown reunites with former Titans coach Mike Vrabel in New England.
- •Eagles drafted wide receiver Makai Lemon in anticipation of Brown's departure.
- •Brown has been a three-time Pro Bowler, contributing greatly in Philadelphia.
- •Trade ends ongoing speculation regarding Brown's future in Philadelphia.
- 9:48 PMCBS NFL — A.J. Brown trade grades: Eagles fail to land coveted 2027 first-round pick in dealing star WR to Patriots
- 8:40 PMYahoo Sports — A.J. Brown trade grades for Patriots, Eagles after star WR sent to New England
- 8:34 PMYahoo Sports — A.J. Brown trade grades: Patriots land No. 1 weapon for Drake Maye while Eagles end drama with solid return
- 8:33 PMYahoo Sports — Instant grades for Patriots acquiring A.J. Brown via trade
- 8:31 PMYahoo Sports — A.J. Brown Trade Grades: Patriots Snag WR From Eagles, Give Drake Maye Game-Changing Weapon
"A.J. Brown is finally being moved from Philadelphia in the expected blockbuster deal with New England. Here's what that means for both teams at wide receiver and elsewhere.
"The Patriots reportedly acquired A.J. Brown from the Eagles in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round pick and 2028 first-round pick.
"Philadelphia should have gotten more than they did for Brown, Patriots add huge weapon for Drake Maye
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External links- CBS NFLJun 1, 2026, 9:48 PMA.J. Brown trade grades: Eagles fail to land coveted 2027 first-round pick in dealing star WR to Patriots
Philadelphia should have gotten more than they did for Brown, Patriots add huge weapon for Drake Maye
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 8:40 PMA.J. Brown trade grades for Patriots, Eagles after star WR sent to New England
The Patriots have finally pulled off the expected trade for A.J. Brown. Let’s hand out some grades
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 8:34 PMA.J. Brown trade grades: Patriots land No. 1 weapon for Drake Maye while Eagles end drama with solid return
A.J. Brown is finally being moved from Philadelphia in the expected blockbuster deal with New England. Here's what that means for both teams at wide receiver and elsewhere.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 8:33 PMInstant grades for Patriots acquiring A.J. Brown via trade
The Patriots have acquired the star wide receiver from the Eagles.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 8:31 PMA.J. Brown Trade Grades: Patriots Snag WR From Eagles, Give Drake Maye Game-Changing Weapon
The Patriots reportedly acquired A.J. Brown from the Eagles in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round pick and 2028 first-round pick.
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