Patriots acquire A.J. Brown, aim for more offensive firepower
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 10:13 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
The New England Patriots officially traded for A.J. Brown on June 1, 2026, marking a significant addition to their offense. Brown, who has achieved over 1,000 receiving yards for four consecutive seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, aims to thrive in the Patriots' offense. ESPN projects him to gather 86 catches for 1,216 yards and seven touchdowns this season, alongside quarterback Drake Maye, who had a remarkably high completion rate last season. This trade comes as the Patriots seek to bolster their passing game after finishing fourth in pass volume last year.
- •A.J. Brown joins Patriots after four seasons with Eagles.
- •Projected for 86 catches, 1,216 yards, and seven touchdowns.
- •Drake Maye comes off a season with an NFL-high 72% completion rate.
- •Patriots ranked No. 4 in pass-heavy offenses last season.
- •Brown aims for a fifth consecutive 1,000-yard receiving season.
- 10:13 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN Projects Big 2026 Numbers For A.J. Brown After Patriots Trade
"A.J. Brown will seek his fifth straight 1,000-yard receiving season.
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