Rob Gronkowski predicts breakout season for Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 7:04 PM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
The New England Patriots added wide receiver A.J. Brown to the roster following a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles on January 1, 2026. New England sent a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick to Philadelphia to acquire the receiver. Rob Gronkowski expressed optimism regarding the acquisition during an appearance on the Up & Adams show, suggesting that Brown will record his best career season while playing alongside quarterback Drake Maye. Brown previously posted consecutive 1,400-yard seasons in Philadelphia, though his final tenure there included friction with coach Nick Sirianni and a playoff exit. The receiver is expected to make his regular-season debut for New England next week. Head coach Mike Vrabel now leads a team looking to improve upon a 14-3 campaign as they aim for the top of the AFC East.
- •A.J. Brown joined the New England Patriots in a January 2026 trade with the Philadelphia Eagles.
- •Rob Gronkowski anticipates Brown will achieve career-best statistics in the upcoming season.
- •The trade package for Brown included a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick.
- •Brown is scheduled to make his Patriots regular-season debut next week.
- •Gronkowski identified the arrival of Brown as a key factor for the team's AFC East title prospects.
- 7:04 PMYahoo Sports — 'His Heart Was Revived': Why Patriots Legend is Tipping A.J. Brown to Have 'Best Year Ever'
"A.J. Brown finds himself in pastures new in 2026. Rob Gronkowski thinks that will only propel the Patriots wide receiver to new heights.
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