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Eagles trade A.J. Brown to Patriots before Texans Christmas matchup

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Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Eagles trade A.J. Brown to Patriots before Texans Christmas matchup
Summary

The Philadelphia Eagles have traded three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots for a first-round pick in 2028 and a fifth-round pick in 2027. Brown's departure is timed ahead of the Eagles' Christmas Eve game against the Houston Texans. The trade follows ongoing speculation regarding Brown's future with the Eagles after he expressed frustration with the franchise. Philadelphia prepared for this move during the offseason, selecting wide receiver Makai Lemon in the draft and acquiring other pass-catchers through free agency. Brown has been a top performer in receiving yards and touchdowns during his six-year career, marking significant franchise milestones in Philadelphia before his trade.

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  • •A.J. Brown traded from Eagles to Patriots on June 1, 2026.
  • •Texans face Eagles on Christmas Eve, now without Brown.
  • •Eagles received a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick.
  • •Brown set franchise records with 1,496 receiving yards in 2022 and 1,456 in 2023.
  • •Eagles bolstered their receiving corps with selections and acquisitions this offseason.
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  • 9:24 PMYahoo Sports — Texans won't face three-time Pro Bowl WR A.J. Brown vs. Eagles following Patriots' trade
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The Houston Texans will hit the road on Christmas Eve to take on the Philadelphia Eagles, but three-time Pro Bowl WR A.J. Brown won't be on the field.

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