Patriots trade for A.J. Brown, cost similar to Bills' acquisition of DJ Moore

On June 1, 2026, the New England Patriots traded for A.J. Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles, giving up a first-round pick and a fifth-round pick. In contrast, the Buffalo Bills acquired DJ Moore earlier this offseason for a second-round pick and a fifth-rounder. Analysts are questioning whether the Bills missed an opportunity for a more impactful player in Brown. The decision-making surrounding the trades could have significant implications, especially if Brown excels against the Bills in key future matchups.

• 11:53 AMYahoo Sports — Comparing the cost of A.J. Brown to Patriots and DJ Moore to Bills trades
• 8:34 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots' trade for A.J. Brown barely cost more than Bills' trade for DJ Moore