Eagles trade A.J. Brown to Patriots, won't face him in 2026

The Philadelphia Eagles have traded A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots, finalizing the move on June 1, 2026. Brown's exit comes after the Eagles' playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers, where he had three receptions for 25 yards. In return for Brown, the Eagles receive a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick, while saving approximately $50 million. DeVonta Smith is expected to step into the WR1 role for Philadelphia as they prepare for the upcoming season without Brown, adding pressure on their offensive line and quarterback.

• 8:36 PMYahoo Sports — The 49ers won’t play A.J. Brown in ‘26 after the Eagles traded him out of the NFC