28-year-old AJ Brown says goodbye to Philly with a chance for a fresh start – and one last shot at NFL superstardom – with the AFC Champion New England Patriots
By Bill Barnwell | ESPN | June 1, 2026
The Eagles agreed Monday to trade star wide receiver A.J. Brown to the Patriots for a first-round draft pick in 2028 and a 2027 fifth-round pick. The fifth-round selection will be the better of New England’s two picks in that round of next year’s draft, sources told ESPN.
The trade, which has been discussed and anticipated across the NFL for months, reunites Brown and Patriots coach Mike Vrabel. In a statement posted to Instagram on Monday, Brown thanked the Eagles and their fans.
“Playing for this city has been an honor, and I’m thankful for every moment I had in midnight green. Thank you, Philly. Much love always. God bless.”
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