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Patriots Trade for A.J. Brown, Give Up 2028 First-Round Pick

7/8/2026

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A.J. Brown Joins Patriots

The New England Patriots acquired A.J. Brown from Philadelphia Eagles in a June trade that gave the Eagles 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick.
Brown recorded 78 catches for 1,003 yards, seven touchdowns, and entered the NFL Top 100 at No. 80, Patriots player on list.
Bart Scott said Brown makes New England team to beat, adding that Richard Sherman said the trade will boost Brown, Maye and Bowl chances.

Summary

A.J. Brown Drafted

Wide receiver A.J. Brown was taken eighth-ranked at No. 15 in the Fish Bowl 16 draft.
He fell from No. 29 to No. 80 in NFL Network Top 100 for 2026.
In 2025 Brown posted 78 catches, 1,003 yards, seven touchdowns and 12.9 yards per reception.
Analysts say his slump, linked to quarterback Jalen Hurts’ throws, could be reversed by a move to quarterback Drake Maye, raising his fantasy value.

History

Historical Context

In 2005 the Oakland Raiders obtained Randy Moss from the Minnesota Vikings by trading linebacker Napoleon Harris and the Vikings’ 2005 first-round pick (#7 overall), a move that instantly altered both franchises. The Patriots’ June 2024 acquisition of A.J. Brown for a 2028 first-rounder and a 2027 fifth-round pick mirrors that historic strategy of exchanging star receivers for premium draft assets.

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A.J. Brown Joins Patriots

The New England Patriots acquired A.J. Brown from Philadelphia Eagles in a June trade that gave the Eagles 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick.
Brown recorded 78 catches for 1,003 yards, seven touchdowns, and entered the NFL Top 100 at No. 80, Patriots player on list.
Bart Scott said Brown makes New England team to beat, adding that Richard Sherman said the trade will boost Brown, Maye and Bowl chances.

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