Patriots acquire WR A.J. Brown in trade with Eagles
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 9:42 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
The New England Patriots traded for wide receiver A.J. Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles on June 1, 2026. The deal includes a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick. The trade follows months of speculation about Brown's status, particularly after the Eagles delayed the deal until after June 1 for salary cap reasons. Brown, a three-time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champion, is expected to improve the Patriots' receiving corps as they aim for another Super Bowl run.
- •A.J. Brown was traded for a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick.
- •Brown played four seasons with the Eagles before the trade.
- •His contract runs for four years at $113 million through the 2029 season.
- •The trade was finalized post-June 1 to benefit salary cap management for the Eagles.
- •Brown's addition is aimed at bolstering the Patriots' offense under quarterback Drake Maye.
- 9:42 PMYahoo Sports — How A.J. Brown trade changes the Patriots wide receiver group
- 8:37 PMYahoo Sports — New England Patriots trading for Pro Bowl WR A.J. Brown
- 8:31 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots officially acquire A.J. Brown via trade with Eagles
- 8:27 PMYahoo Sports — A.J. Brown has finally been traded to the Patriots: Here's what it means for fantasy and reality
- 8:20 PMYahoo Sports — Why the Patriots traded for A.J. Brown after long waiting game with Eagles
"New England has acquired the star WR from Philly. Matt Harmon goes over the fantasy football impact for both sides.
"New England lands the star weapon in an upgrade to its wide receiver room.
"The New England Patriots have landed a new star wide receiver.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 9:42 PMHow A.J. Brown trade changes the Patriots wide receiver group
The Patriots added a bona fide No. 1 wide receiver via trade.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 8:37 PMNew England Patriots trading for Pro Bowl WR A.J. Brown
The New England Patriots have landed a new star wide receiver.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 8:31 PMPatriots officially acquire A.J. Brown via trade with Eagles
New England lands the star weapon in an upgrade to its wide receiver room.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 8:27 PMA.J. Brown has finally been traded to the Patriots: Here's what it means for fantasy and reality
New England has acquired the star WR from Philly. Matt Harmon goes over the fantasy football impact for both sides.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 8:20 PMWhy the Patriots traded for A.J. Brown after long waiting game with Eagles
New England finally got to complete this move.
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