Patriots acquire A.J. Brown, cap hit details revealed

The New England Patriots made a trade for wide receiver A.J. Brown on June 1, effectively acquiring a top talent. Brown’s cap hit for 2026 could be as low as $7 million depending on the chosen structuring of his contract. The Patriots have over $40 million in cap space, allowing for flexibility in managing Brown's contract, which totals $96 million. The team’s decisions now could impact their roster depth and future contracts, especially with the option to extend Brown before the 2028 season.

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