Jaylen Brown reveals cousin connection to Patriots' A.J. Brown after trade

Jaylen Brown, recently traded from the Boston Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers, has discovered a familial tie to New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown. The connection was revealed by Jaylen, who learned from his grandfather that they are cousins. Jaylen Brown signed a three-year, $183 million contract with the 76ers after ten seasons with the Celtics. Meanwhile, A.J. Brown was traded from the Philadelphia Eagles to the Patriots, acquiring 8,029 receiving yards and 56 touchdowns over his career, and is expected to be a significant target for quarterback Drake Maye.

• 4:28 AMYahoo Sports — “We’re Cousins”: Jaylen Brown Discovers Unexpected Family Connection to Patriots' A.J. Brown After 76ers Trade