Wide receiver AJ Brown is the talk of the town after being traded to the New England Patriots in a highly anticipated trade deal. After the trade was confirmed, Brown gave his first reaction to joining the Patriots. In an Instagram post, Brown shared childhood photos of himself wearing a Patriots jersey.
AJ Brown's move to the Patriots was widely anticipated after the current Super Bowl winners parted ways with veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs earlier this season. Many have cited Brown's past links with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel as the main catalyst behind the move. Brown and Vrabel were together at the Tennessee Titans from 2019 to 2022.
Brown's post after the trade shows that the 28-year-old had his sights fixed on the club since childhood. The addition of AJ Brown significantly boosts the New England Patriots roster. As opposed to Stefon Diggs, whose best years are likely behind him, the Browns still have most of his career to leave a mark with the Patriots.
AJ Brown recorded 78 receptions for 1,003 yards and 7 receiving touchdowns in 15 games as the Eagles. He also bettered Stefon Diggs' stats last season, recording three more touchdowns compared to the free-agent receiver.
AJ Brown's parting statement for Eagles fans was equally sad. Brown has been a superstar receiver for the Eagles across four seasons and was instrumental in their 2024-25 Super Bowl win. He released a statement on social media, thanking the Eagles Nation for welcoming his family and him with open arms from day one.
