Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown speak for first time since trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 4:59 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown spoke for the first time since Brown's trade to the New England Patriots during a joint practice on August 20, 2026. Their prior silence followed speculation about a fractured relationship after Brown indicated he wanted to leave Philadelphia. The meeting reportedly began with a hug, signaling a potential resolution to earlier tension. Both players had previously experienced significant success together with the Eagles, reaching two Super Bowls and winning one. This interaction could signal a shift in narrative ahead of the upcoming NFL season.
- •Hurts and Brown met during August 20 joint practice.
- •Their relationship was previously questioned after the trade.
- •Both players enjoyed significant success while with the Eagles.
- •This meeting could shift the offseason narrative between them.
- •The NFL season brings new challenges for both players.
- 4:59 PMYahoo Sports — Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown finally talk since Eagles-Patriots trade
"Any outstanding beef appears to have been squashed.
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