NFL executive flags concerns over A.J. Brown Patriots trade

After trading for A.J. Brown, the New England Patriots face scrutiny from an NFL executive who identified three red flags: Brown's knee injury history, concerns about his character, and the draft picks required for the deal. New England sent a 2027 fifth-round pick and a 2028 first-round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for Brown, who has had a tumultuous exit from his previous team. Patriots general manager Eliot Wolf stated that the medical staff cleared Brown despite his injury history. Meanwhile, analysts continue to dissect the implications of this trade on the Patriots’ future plans in the league.

• 2:54 PMYahoo Sports — NFL Executive Names Three A.J. Brown Red Flags Following Eagles-Patriots Trade