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A.J. Brown Says He Hasn’t Spoken to Hurts

8/20/2026

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Summary

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A.J. Brown (Patriots wide receiver) said he has not spoken to former quarterback Jalen Hurts (Eagles) since Hurts’ June 1 trade, a fact Hurts also confirmed.
In the Aug. 19 joint practice at Foxborough, A.J. Brown caught all seven of his targets against Eagles cornerbacks Quinyon Mitchell and Riq Woolen.
Coach Mike Vrabel said A.J. Brown shows overall maturity, communicates well, and embraces hard coaching.

History

Historical Context

After a 1992 jury ruled Plan B antitrust illegal, the NFL and NFLPA signed a seven-year CBA on March 1 1993 that granted unrestricted free agency and raised 1993 salaries by 38 percent, costing owners nearly $200 million. The new mobility sparked high-profile moves and lingering rivalries, a dynamic echoed today as A.J. Brown’s silence follows his June 1 trade.

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Story summary

A.J. Brown (Patriots wide receiver) said he has not spoken to former quarterback Jalen Hurts (Eagles) since Hurts’ June 1 trade, a fact Hurts also confirmed.
In the Aug. 19 joint practice at Foxborough, A.J. Brown caught all seven of his targets against Eagles cornerbacks Quinyon Mitchell and Riq Woolen.
Coach Mike Vrabel said A.J. Brown shows overall maturity, communicates well, and embraces hard coaching.

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