The New England Patriots have acquired wide receiver A.J. Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick.
Brown, a three-time All-Pro and Super Bowl champion, joins the Patriots to bolster their receiving options alongside quarterback Drake Maye. The move adds significant size and big-play ability to the roster, with Brown standing at 6 feet 1 inch and 226 pounds. Over the past four seasons, Brown ranks fifth in receiving yards among wide receivers and has recorded the most receptions on throws of 25 yards or more. His skills in both deep routes and quick slants are expected to complement Maye's downfield passing approach. Brown had a career-low performance in some metrics during the 2025 season amid injury concerns but still produced 25 explosive catches. The Patriots now have a more balanced receiving group that includes Romeo Doubs and Mack Hollins.
