Eagles to receive 2028 first-round pick from Patriots for A.J. Brown
7 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 2:34 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The Philadelphia Eagles are set to acquire the New England Patriots' first-round pick in 2028 in exchange for A.J. Brown. This deal is expected to become official as early as Tuesday following a potential transaction time of 4:01 p.m. ET on Monday. Reported by Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer, this trade allows the Eagles to relieve $133.1 million in future cash obligations under Brown's contract. The relationship between Brown and the Eagles has reportedly reached its conclusion, with the team lacking leverage and no alternative offers emerging. This strategic move may influence the positioning of the Patriots' upcoming pick, as the Eagles will play New England in the 2027 season.
- •Eagles to receive a 2028 first-round pick from the Patriots.
- •Trade expected to become official after June 1, 2026.
- •A.J. Brown's contract included $133.1 million in obligations.
- •The Eagles' relationship with Brown had reached its conclusion.
- •Both teams will face each other in the 2027 regular season.
- 3:51 AMYahoo Sports — Eagles fans react to A.J. Brown trade to Patriots
- 2:34 AMYahoo Sports — AJ Brown Addresses Patriots Trade For First Time
- 9:40 PMYahoo Sports — Dave Portnoy Has Epic Reaction To Patriots Trading For A.J. Brown
- 9:29 PMESPN — Sources: Eagles trade star WR Brown to Patriots
- 8:56 PMYahoo Sports — National reaction to the Eagles trading A.J. Brown to the Patriots
- 8:22 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles trade A.J. Brown to Patriots in exchange for reported 2028 first-round pick
- 4:47 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Eagles will get a 2028 first-round pick from the Patriots for A.J. Brown
"The Eagles are trading star wide receiver A.J. Brown to the Patriots for a first-round draft pick in 2028 and a 2027 fifth-round pick.
"National analysts reacted swiftly after the Eagles traded A.J. Brown to the Patriots for two draft picks, including a first-rounder.
"The Philadelphia Eagles finally traded wide receiver A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots, and Brown had the perfect reaction.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 3:51 AMEagles fans react to A.J. Brown trade to Patriots
It's a trade that's been anticipated for months, but some fans still weren't convinced it would happen.
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 2:34 AMAJ Brown Addresses Patriots Trade For First Time
The Philadelphia Eagles finally traded wide receiver A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots, and Brown had the perfect reaction.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 9:40 PMDave Portnoy Has Epic Reaction To Patriots Trading For A.J. Brown
Boston Sports fan Dave Portnoy had an awesome reaction to the Patriots trading for A.J. Brown.
- ESPNJun 1, 2026, 9:29 PMSources: Eagles trade star WR Brown to Patriots
The Eagles are trading star wide receiver A.J. Brown to the Patriots for a first-round draft pick in 2028 and a 2027 fifth-round pick.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 8:56 PMNational reaction to the Eagles trading A.J. Brown to the Patriots
National analysts reacted swiftly after the Eagles traded A.J. Brown to the Patriots for two draft picks, including a first-rounder.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 8:22 PMEagles trade A.J. Brown to Patriots in exchange for reported 2028 first-round pick
A.J. Brown is on the move.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 4:47 PMReport: Eagles will get a 2028 first-round pick from the Patriots for A.J. Brown
As soon as 4:01 p.m.
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