New England Patriots trade for A.J. Brown to boost receiving corps
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 12:11 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The New England Patriots have acquired A.J. Brown, reuniting him with coach Mike Vrabel. Brown will head a wide receiver group now anchored by himself and Romeo Doubs. The move addresses a critical need for a top receiver for quarterback Drake Maye. Brown's impressive career statistics include over 1,000 receiving yards in both 2022 and 2023. The Patriots hope this trade will enhance their offensive capabilities for the upcoming season.
- •A.J. Brown rejoins coach Mike Vrabel after his tenure with the Eagles.
- •New England's depth chart features Brown, Doubs, and Boutte as top targets.
- •Brown had over 1,000 receiving yards in his last two seasons.
- •The trade comes as the Patriots continue to seek improvements at wide receiver.
- •Romeo Doubs aims to solidify his role after moving from the Packers.
- 12:11 PMCBS NFL — A.J. Brown trade: What Patriots are getting in wide receiver and how he'll help Drake Maye
- 12:47 AMCBS Sports — Fantasy Football fallout: Patriots trade for A.J. Brown boosts Drake Maye and elevates DeVonta Smith
- 9:49 PMYahoo Sports — What A.J. Brown trade means for Drake Maye's top wide receiver options on Patriots
"Jamey Eisenberg breaks down new target distribution for Patriots and Eagles after A.J. Brown trade
"Here's how New England's wide receiver room will look after the Brown trade.
"Brown's numbers dipped in 2025, but that's far from the whole story
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External links- CBS NFLJun 2, 2026, 12:11 PMA.J. Brown trade: What Patriots are getting in wide receiver and how he'll help Drake Maye
Brown's numbers dipped in 2025, but that's far from the whole story
- CBS SportsJun 2, 2026, 12:47 AMFantasy Football fallout: Patriots trade for A.J. Brown boosts Drake Maye and elevates DeVonta Smith
Jamey Eisenberg breaks down new target distribution for Patriots and Eagles after A.J. Brown trade
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 9:49 PMWhat A.J. Brown trade means for Drake Maye's top wide receiver options on Patriots
Here's how New England's wide receiver room will look after the Brown trade.
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