Patriots add A.J. Brown for NFL season opening rematch against Seahawks
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Last updated Sep 6, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks host the New England Patriots in a Week 1 NFL season opener that serves as a rematch of Super Bowl LX. New England enters the game with a significantly overhauled roster, headlined by the addition of wide receiver A.J. Brown. The Patriots acquired Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles this offseason in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round pick and a 2028 first-round pick. He reunites in New England with head coach Mike Vrabel, who previously coached him in Tennessee. Alongside Brown, the Patriots signed free-agent wide receiver Romeo Doubs and added left guard Alijah Vera-Tucker to the offensive line. Defensively, New England bolstered its front with veteran pass rusher Dre'Mont Jones and rookie defensive end Gabe Jacas. The Patriots seek a different outcome after falling to the Seahawks in their previous championship meeting.
- •New England acquired wide receiver A.J. Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles in a multi-pick trade.
- •The Patriots signed free-agent wide receiver Romeo Doubs to a four-year, $68 million contract.
- •Offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker joins the Patriots from the New York Jets.
- •Veteran pass rusher Dre'Mont Jones and rookie Gabe Jacas join the New England defense.
- •The game is a Week 1 rematch of Super Bowl LX between the Seahawks and Patriots.
- 12:45 AMYahoo Sports — Seahawks Handed Strong A.J. Brown Warning Before Patriots Game
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — A.J. Brown highlights cast of new Patriots in Seahawks Week 1 rematch
"When the Seattle Seahawks open the 2026 NFL season against the New England Patriots, the reigning champions will face a player whom they didn’t see in their Super Bowl LX victory: A.J. Brown. Last season for the Philadelphia Eagles, Brown played 517 pass snaps, earning an 83.0 overall PFF grade. Moreover, the new Patriots receiver […] The post Seahawks Handed Strong A.J. Brown Warning Before Patriots Game appeared first on HEAVY.
"A.J. Brown highlights the cast of new Patriots players in a Super Bowl LX Week 1 rematch versus the Seattle Seahawks.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 12:45 AMSeahawks Handed Strong A.J. Brown Warning Before Patriots Game
When the Seattle Seahawks open the 2026 NFL season against the New England Patriots, the reigning champions will face a player whom they didn’t see in their Super Bowl LX victory: A.J. Brown. Last season for the Philadelphia Eagles, Brown played 517 pass snaps, earning an 83.0 overall PFF grade. Moreover, the new Patriots receiver […] The post Seahawks Handed Strong A.J. Brown Warning Before Patriots Game appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 3:00 PMA.J. Brown highlights cast of new Patriots in Seahawks Week 1 rematch
A.J. Brown highlights the cast of new Patriots players in a Super Bowl LX Week 1 rematch versus the Seattle Seahawks.
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