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A.J. Brown Trade Grades: Patriots Land No. 1 Weapon for Drake Maye While Eagles End Drama with Solid Return
Brown gives Drake Maye a proven No. 1 target after New England overhauled its receiver room with Romeo Doubs in free agency.
- On Monday, the Patriots acquired wide receiver A.J. Brown from the Eagles in exchange for a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round selection.
- Brown's departure follows a tumultuous four-year tenure in Philadelphia marked by frequent dissatisfaction with the offense, reuniting him with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel, his former Tennessee Titans mentor.
- Known for his 6-foot-1, 226-pound frame, Brown recorded 5,034 yards and 32 touchdowns on 339 receptions during his four seasons with the Eagles, earning three Pro Bowl honors.
- Moving Brown after June 1 allows the Eagles to spread his dead cap hit over two seasons, while the Patriots bolster their receiving corps to support MVP runner-up quarterback Drake Maye.
- The blockbuster deal ranks among New England's most significant offensive acquisitions since trading for Randy Moss in 2007, signaling a 'win-now' strategy as the Patriots build around their young star quarterback.
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