Eagles trade A.J. Brown to Patriots for two draft picks
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 8:37 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
The Philadelphia Eagles have traded wide receiver A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots in exchange for a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick. This trade, made official on June 1, marks the end of Brown's four-season tenure with the Eagles. The decision follows ongoing speculation and frustration between Brown and the Eagles regarding his reduced role in the offense. Brown, a three-time Pro Bowler, is expected to reunite with former Titans coach Mike Vrabel with the Patriots, who are looking to reinforce their receiving corps after releasing Stefon Diggs. This move comes as the Eagles prepare for potential offensive changes under new coordinator Sean Mannion.
- •Eagles received 2028 first-round and 2027 fifth-round picks in trade.
- •A.J. Brown had 1,003 yards receiving in 2025, his lowest with the Eagles.
- •Brown was a key player in Eagles' Super Bowl LIX victory in 2025.
- •New England had a need for a top receiver after releasing Diggs.
- •Eagles aim to adjust offensive structure with new coordinator Sean Mannion.
- 8:37 PMYahoo Sports — Philadelphia Eagles trade wide receiver A.J. Brown to New England Patriots for first, fifth-round picks
- 8:37 PMYahoo Sports — A.J. Brown trade official: Eagles send wide receiver to Patriots for draft picks
- 8:35 PMYahoo Sports — Philadelphia Eagles Trade A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots
- 8:33 PMCBS NFL — A.J. Brown traded to the Patriots: Eagles receive 2028 first-round pick as offseason saga ends
- 8:22 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles trade A.J. Brown to Patriots in blockbuster move
"After months of rumors, the Philadelphia Eagles have finally agreed to trade three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver A.J. Brown
"After months of speculation, the Eagles have traded All-Pro wide receiver A.J. Brown to the for a first round draft pick
"Brown reunites with Mike Vrabel in New England, as the Patriots look to defend their AFC crown
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 8:37 PMPhiladelphia Eagles trade wide receiver A.J. Brown to New England Patriots for first, fifth-round picks
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 8:37 PMA.J. Brown trade official: Eagles send wide receiver to Patriots for draft picks
There it is.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 8:35 PMPhiladelphia Eagles Trade A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots
After months of rumors, the Philadelphia Eagles have finally agreed to trade three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver A.J. Brown
- CBS NFLJun 1, 2026, 8:33 PMA.J. Brown traded to the Patriots: Eagles receive 2028 first-round pick as offseason saga ends
Brown reunites with Mike Vrabel in New England, as the Patriots look to defend their AFC crown
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 8:22 PMEagles trade A.J. Brown to Patriots in blockbuster move
After months of speculation, the Eagles have traded All-Pro wide receiver A.J. Brown to the for a first round draft pick
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