Patriots lead NFL's top new QB-WR duos heading into 2026 season
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Last updated Jun 4, 2026
The NFL's offseason trades and the 2026 Draft have reshaped quarterback-wide receiver dynamics. Among the top new pairings is the New England Patriots duo of quarterback and wide receiver A.J. Brown, who was recently acquired from the Philadelphia Eagles. Other notable combinations include Aaron Rodgers teaming up with Michael Pittman Jr. for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and Jalen Hurts pairing with rookie Makai Lemon for the Eagles. These shifts reflect a significant focus on enhancing passing attacks across the league as teams prepare for the 2026 season.
- •New England Patriots acquire A.J. Brown from Philadelphia Eagles.
- •Aaron Rodgers joins Michael Pittman Jr. in Pittsburgh.
- •Jalen Hurts teams with rookie Makai Lemon in Philadelphia.
- •2026 NFL Draft and trades reshape passing attacks.
- •Top duos ranked as teams prepare for the new season.
- 12:09 PMCBS NFL — Ranking the NFL's top new QB-WR duos entering 2026 season: Patriots tandem leads the way
"Trades, free-agent moves and the 2026 NFL Draft reshaped passing attacks around the league, so we ranked the best new QB-WR pairings
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