Eagles trade A.J. Brown to Patriots for two key draft picks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 8:30 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
The Philadelphia Eagles traded wide receiver A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots on June 1. The Eagles received a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick in exchange for Brown, who posted 1,003 yards and seven touchdowns in 2025. Brown's departure had been anticipated throughout the offseason as he sought a change of scenery. His performance in 2023 was strong, with 1,456 receiving yards, but his numbers dipped last season amid team struggles.
- •A.J. Brown has been traded to New England Patriots.
- •Eagles receive 2028 first-round and 2027 fifth-round picks.
- •Brown's recent stats include 1,003 yards and seven touchdowns in 2025.
- •Brown's trade aligns with other recent big-name receiver trades.
- 8:30 PMYahoo Sports — How A.J. Brown return compares to Jaylen Waddle, George Pickens, other recent star WR deals
"While it took some time to officially complete a deal, the Eagles' return package for Brown aligns with some of the biggest star receivers.
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