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Brown to miss minimum of 4 weeks with high ankle sprain

September 11, 2026

IMAGN Images Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown is expected to miss at least four weeks after suffering a high ankle sprain during the team’s season opening loss against the Seattle Seahawks. The injury occurred early in the third quarter when Brown’s right leg got awkwardly pinned under a defender while attempting to secure a low pass on a slant. Though initial X-rays revealed no structural fractures, subsequent imaging confirmed the…

Seven Points on the Patriots 13-10 loss to the Seahawks

September 10, 2026

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AP Photo/Stephen Brashear The Patriots dropped their season opener in frustrating fashion, falling 13-10 to the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. For nearly three quarters, New England looked in full control behind disciplined play and a suffocating defensive performance. However, an offensive collapse down the stretch allowed Seattle to climb back into the game and steal a late victory on banner night. 1. Drake Maye throws the game away: After…

Brown reminds Eagles of what they use to have in dominant practice showing

August 20, 2026

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FOXBOROUGH- When A.J. Brown stepped onto the field for his first joint practice against his former team, the energy in Foxborough immediately shifted. Suiting up for the New England Patriots, the elite wideout delivered a swift, physical reminder to the Philadelphia Eagles of the game-changing presence they once had. Throughout the competitive session, Brown showcased his trademark strength, route-running precision, and dominant playmaking, drawing groans from the Eagles fans that…

Patriots could potentially be lethal in 11 personnel this season

August 8, 2026

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FOXBOROUGH – 11 personnel (one running back, one tight end, and three wide receivers) is the modern NFL’s primary offensive personnel grouping. When executed well, it forces opposing defensive coordinators into constant mismatch dilemmas. For the New England Patriots, deploying a line package featuring A.J. Brown, Romeo Doubs, Kayshon Boutte, Hunter Henry, and a backfield tandem of Rhamondre Stevenson or TreVeyon Henderson presents a lethal combination of size, vertical threat,…

Patriots Positional Preview: Wide Receivers

July 23, 2026

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Eric Canha-Imagn Images Heading into the 2026 season, the New England Patriots’ wide receiver room features an intriguing mix of proven veteran playmakers, dynamic slot receivers, and hungry young talent competing for roster spots. The talent has been upgraded and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels has two legitimate targets to work with now in A.J Brown and Romeo Doubs. Both will be highly productive in the Patriots system. The room is…

5 reasons why A.J Brown will make an impact

June 1, 2026

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AP PHOTO It is official. The Patriots finally traded for wide receiver A.J Brown. The Patriots are reportedly trading a 2028 first and 2027 fifth round pick to the Eagles. The trade has been rumored for months and it finally became a reality today as expected. Brown grew up a Patriots fan and had the Patriots as his preferred trade destination if he got dealt. Now he pairs up with…

The Patriots need to get the A.J Brown trade across the finish line

May 31, 2026

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AP/Matt Slocum For months, a blockbuster trade sending A.J. Brown from Philadelphia to New England has felt like a foregone conclusion. The framework of a deal is largely in place, it is now just a matter of figuring out compensation and getting it done. The financial benefits of waiting until the post-June 1 threshold are well documented for the Philadelphia Eagles. That time is finally here and it is time…

Brown trade likely after June 1st according to Schefter

April 20, 2026

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The long-simmering rumors surrounding AJ Brown and a potential trade to the Patriots have been reignited again following the latest intel from Adam Schefter. According to league sources, the Philadelphia Eagles remain open to moving their star wide receiver, while the Patriots have maintained a high level of interest in bringing the All-Pro to New England. While a deal does not appear imminent during this week’s draft, conversations are expected…

AJ Brown trade requires a lot of money & moving parts, making it hard to complete

March 16, 2026

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Image courtesy of USATI The rumors surrounding a potential A.J. Brown trade to the Patriots have reached a fever pitch since the Eagles brought back Dallas Goedert over the weekend, but for a New England front office that just watched their team compete in Super Bowl LX, the price of a first-round pick may be a bridge too far. While the prospect of pairing Drake Maye with an All-Pro talent…

4 Reasons why an AJ Brown trade to the Patriots is highly unlikely

February 20, 2026

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Getty Images While the idea of A.J. Brown reuniting with Mike Vrabel in New England is a frequent “dream scenario” for Patriots fans, the logistical reality of such a trade in 2026 is a minefield of cap penalties and conflicting team timelines. Here is why an A.J. Brown trade to the Patriots would be incredibly complicated and highly unlikely: 1. The Eagles’ “Dead Money” Nightmare The biggest hurdle isn’t the…