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Eagles Trade A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith Becomes Top Receiver

6/4/2026

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The Philadelphia Eagles traded receiver A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots on June 2, 2026, leaving the No. 1 receiver spot for DeVonta Smith.
Left tackle Jordan Mailata said Smith has always been a No. 1 receiver and is ready to lead.
General manager Howie Roseman said he trusts Smith and that several players will replace Brown.
Smith is learning offensive coordinator Sean Mannion’s new scheme with pre-snap motion and quarterbacks under center.

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The Philadelphia Eagles traded receiver A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots on June 2, 2026, leaving the No. 1 receiver spot for DeVonta Smith.
Left tackle Jordan Mailata said Smith has always been a No. 1 receiver and is ready to lead.
General manager Howie Roseman said he trusts Smith and that several players will replace Brown.
Smith is learning offensive coordinator Sean Mannion’s new scheme with pre-snap motion and quarterbacks under center.