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Mike Vrabel reunites with A.J. Brown after trade to Patriots

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 2:21 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Mike Vrabel reunites with A.J. Brown after trade to Patriots
Summary

The New England Patriots officially acquired wide receiver A.J. Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles on June 2, 2026, in exchange for two draft picks. Brown, who played for head coach Mike Vrabel during his first three seasons with the Tennessee Titans, returns after a trade Vrabel disagreed with back in Tennessee. NFL insider Adam Schefter noted that Vrabel always wanted to keep Brown on the Titans roster and pursued him this offseason to strengthen the Patriots' offense, aiming to build on their previous experiences together.

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  • •A.J. Brown traded to the New England Patriots on June 2, 2026.
  • •The Patriots gave up two draft picks for Brown.
  • •Brown previously played under Mike Vrabel with the Titans from 2019 to 2021.
  • •Vrabel opposed trading Brown during his time with the Titans.
  • •The reunion aims to bolster the Patriots’ offensive strategy.
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  • 2:21 PMYahoo Sports — NFL Insider Reveals Why Mike Vrabel Wanted A.J. Brown So Badly
What they're saying
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Adam Schefter explains why Vrabel wanted his former receiver back.

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