Patriots acquire A.J. Brown from Eagles for draft picks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The New England Patriots have traded for wide receiver A.J. Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles, reuniting him with head coach Mike Vrabel. The deal includes sending a 2028 first-round draft pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick to Philadelphia. Brown, a three-time Pro Bowler, is expected to play a key role alongside quarterback Drake Maye as the Patriots strengthen their offense. The trade signals the Patriots' commitment to enhancing their passing game heading into the season.
- •A.J. Brown joins the Patriots from the Eagles as part of a trade.
- •The Patriots gave up a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick.
- •Brown reunites with head coach Mike Vrabel, who drafted him in 2019.
- •Brown has recorded over 1,000 receiving yards in six of seven seasons.
- •Brown's contract with the Patriots includes $28.75 million guaranteed.
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — A.J. Brown joins Drake Maye on Patriot's offense. What to know
"Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and Brown, now reunited, were once a head coach/WR combo for the Tennessee Titans.
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