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BLOCKBUSTER: A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots–RISKY or GENIUS Idea?
A.J. Brown praised Mike Vrabel's accountability and team culture, fueling trade talks linking the wide receiver to the Patriots amid their need for offensive weapons.
- On Feb. 19, 2026, A.J. Brown's Dudes on Dudes podcast appearance reignited trade speculation linking him to the Patriots as he winked and laughed while praising Mike Vrabel.
- As a rookie, Brown said he disliked Vrabel and wrote 'I hate Vrabel' in his notebook, but later grew to respect his accountability style with the Tennessee Titans.
- On both production and payroll, Brown finished 2025 with 78 catches for 1,003 yards and seven touchdowns, while a $72.5 million dead-cap, 3-year $96 million extension, and $23.4 million 2026 cap hit complicate moves.
- Analysts noted Brown would require costly 2026 draft picks in ESPN's mock trades, while commentators said he would give New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye a proven downfield weapon.
- With trade chatter growing, the Philadelphia Eagles face a delicate choice as trading A.J. Brown could yield premium draft capital but risk alienating Eagles fans and weakening the offense.
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I Could Spend All Day Listening to AJ Brown Drop Hints About Coming to the Patriots and Say How Much He Respects Mike Vrabel
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