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Patriots | A.J. Brown questionable with 'a good chance to play' Sunday at Detroit Fri Nov 13, 12:01 PM
Patriots WR A.J. Brown (knee) is questionable for Sunday's Week 10 game at the Lions but has "a good chance to play." The Patriots listed the designation on their Friday injury report. Brown was limited in practice on Thursday.
| Footballguys view: That was the expectation when Brown logged a week of limited practices. But a limited role or chance of reinjury keeps him more in the WR3 range than where a fully healthy Brown would typically rank. |
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Patriots | WR A.J. Brown questionable for Week 10 Fri Nov 13, 09:55 AM
Patriots WR A.J. Brown (knee) is listed as questionable on the Week 10 injury report. A.J. Brown was limited in Thursday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Brown practiced in limited fashion all week and will have a chance to play Sunday in Munich in an important game for the Patriots' playoff hopes. The Patriots have a Week 11 bye, so Brown will have an extra week of rest if he can push through Week 10. If he's active, the risk of limitation or reinjury will keep him in the WR3 range. |
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Patriots | A.J. Brown seen loosening up at start of Thursday practice Thu Nov 12, 10:45 AM
Patriots WR A.J. Brown (knee) was seen loosening up at the start of practice on Thursday. Brown was limited in Wednesday's practice after missing the Week 9 game against the Packers.
| Footballguys view: Patriots HC Mike Vrabel said Wednesday that Brown will travel to Germany for Sunday's game against the Lions, but that travel doesn't guarantee he will play. With a bye in Week 11, there's a chance the Patriots give Brown another week off to get as close to 100 percent as possible. Let's circle back Friday. |
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Patriots | A.J. Brown will travel to Germany, Vrabel says travel doesn't guarantee play Wed Nov 11, 02:29 PM
Patriots WR A.J. Brown (knee) will travel with the team to Germany for Sunday's Week 10 game against the Lions, head coach Mike Vrabel said on Wednesday.
| Footballguys view: Vrabel added that just because players travel doesn't necessarily mean they will play, but the decision gives Brown a chance to suit up. Brown was ruled out for last Sunday's Week 9 game against the Packers. |
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Patriots | A.J. Brown ruled out for Week 9 against Packers Fri Nov 6, 01:13 PM
The Patriots have ruled WR A.J. Brown (knee) out for Sunday's Week 9 game against the Packers. Brown did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. He was also ruled out for last Sunday's game at the Dolphins.
| Footballguys view: Reports last week said Brown would likely miss multiple weeks, and he's now out for the second straight week. Brown will attempt to return to practice next week. But with a Week 11 bye, fantasy managers should brace for another week of inactivity and a Week 12 return, at best. |
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Patriots | A.J. Brown misses practice again Thursday Thu Nov 5, 04:35 PM
Patriots WR A.J. Brown (knee) did not practice again on Thursday ahead of the Week 9 game against the Packers. Brown also did not practice on Wednesday, and he was downgraded to out for last Sunday's game at the Dolphins.
| Footballguys view: We may not see Brown again this week. The team is managing his knee injury, and they want him available for what they hope is a deep postseason run. Fantasy GMs are making other plans. |
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Patriots | Vrabel says A.J. Brown won't practice Wednesday Wed Nov 4, 01:04 PM
Patriots WR A.J. Brown will not practice on Wednesday, head coach Mike Vrabel said. Brown was downgraded to out for last Sunday's game at the Dolphins.
| Footballguys view: Brown may have to miss another contest as he deals with a knee injury that flared up on him last week in practice. Mack Hollins may be back for the Patriots this week, as his 21-day IR window was opened. We'll know more about Brown's status on Friday at the latest. |
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Patriots | A.J. Brown downgraded to out for Sunday at Dolphins Sat Oct 31, 01:01 PM
Patriots WR A.J. Brown was downgraded to out on Saturday for Sunday's Week 8 game at the Dolphins. Brown had been listed as questionable with an ankle injury after missing practice on Thursday and Friday.
| Footballguys view: Brown had a 'flare up' from his existing knee injury, and the Patriots want to give him more recovery time. The team is also going to be without Mack Hollins and Romeo Doubs in Week 8. DeMario Douglas, Kyle Williams, and Efton Chism are the healthy receivers on the roster. Douglas is a WR2/flex, Williams is a 'what the heck' flex, while Chism is a WR4/deep flex option in PPR formats. |
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Patriots | Vrabel says A.J. Brown's status for Sunday 'is questionable' Fri Oct 30, 01:12 PM
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said on Friday that WR A.J. Brown is questionable for Sunday's game at the Dolphins. "His status is questionable," Vrabel said. Brown, who has a knee injury, was not seen at practice on Thursday or Friday.
| Footballguys view: Brown was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice and then downgraded to back-to-back DNPs. While the team hasn't said anything officially, Daniel Rotman said Brown "will be out multiple weeks due to injury." Brown landed on IR after injuring his ankle in Week 1, but his recent injury involved his knee. Reports swirled this offseason about a degenerative knee condition that caused the Rams to back out of a trade, but the Patriots were willing to sign off on it. There's hope that Brown can recover and be the guy the Patriots traded for, but he's looking like a riskier play as we get deeper into the season. With an afternoon kickoff, fantasy managers will want a plan if Brown can't go. We'll hope for more information before the early games kick off. |
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Patriots | No sign of A.J. Brown at Friday practice Fri Oct 30, 11:55 AM
Patriots WR A.J. Brown (knee/ankle) was not seen during the media-access portion of practice on Friday. Brown also missed practice on Thursday, and his status for Sunday's game at Miami was described as 'up in the air.'
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Patriots | No sign of A.J. Brown at Thursday practice after new knee injury listing Thu Oct 29, 02:28 PM
Patriots WR A.J. Brown (ankle/knee) was not seen at practice on Thursday. Brown was also absent during the open locker-room period earlier in the day, which is a change in routine. He has been listed as a limited participant in practices since his return from injured reserve, and the knee injury added to his listing on Wednesday was a new development.
| Footballguys view: Brown was limited on Wednesday, so clearly he's downgraded to a "DNP" on Thursday. That's not a good sign for his availability in Week 8. His status for the game against the Dolphins is unknown, so Fantasy GMs need to circle back on Friday to see if he's at least questionable. |
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Patriots | A.J. Brown's injury listing clarified as knee/ankle on Wednesday report Wed Oct 28, 04:43 PM
The Patriots informed reporters on Wednesday that WR A.J. Brown's injury on the team's Wednesday injury report should be listed as knee/ankle. Brown was limited in Wednesday's practice ahead of the Week 8 game at Miami. Aside from a lengthy list of players on injured reserve, it was 'maybe the healthiest Wednesday report' the Patriots have had 'in a long time.'
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Patriots | A.J. Brown 'sometimes' still pushing through right high-ankle sprain Wed Oct 28, 02:08 PM
Patriots WR A.J. Brown said on Wednesday that he is sometimes still trying to get his explosiveness back since his right high-ankle sprain. "Yeah, sometimes. Sometimes I see it and sometimes I'm pushing through. But none of that stuff really matters. I'm out here, so...." Brown said.
| Footballguys view: Brown caught 3-of-6 targets for 48 yards in the Patriots' Week 7 loss to the Bears. He's not quite himself, and the chemistry he has with Drake Maye is a work in progress. Against the Dolphins on Sunday afternoon, we've got Brown in the WR2 range. Fantasy GMs won't be too confident, but they don't want to miss out if/when Brown has a breakout week. |
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Patriots | Kyle Williams starts at WR with A.J. Brown, Douglas at Chicago Thu Oct 22, 08:17 PM
Patriots WR Kyle Williams was in the starting lineup for Thursday night's Week 7 game at the Bears, alongside WRs A.J. Brown and DeMario "Pop" Douglas. QB Drake Maye, RB Rhamondre Stevenson and TE Hunter Henry also started for New England.
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Patriots | A.J. Brown off injury report for Thursday night at Chicago Wed Oct 21, 03:14 PM
Patriots WR A.J. Brown's ankle is off the final injury report, and he will be available for Thursday night's game against the Bears. Brown was limited in practice on Monday. New England is without wide receivers Doubs and Hollins, both on injured reserve, leaving Brown, DeMario Douglas, Kyle Williams and Efton Chism III as the available wideouts.
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Patriots | A.J. Brown on the practice field Tuesday 'working on his craft' Tue Oct 20, 03:25 PM
Patriots WR A.J. Brown, who is dealing with an ankle sprain, was on the practice field Tuesday "working on his craft." Brown was limited in Monday's practice ahead of Thursday's game.
| Footballguys view: In his first game back from a high ankle sprain, Brown had a career-high three drops. He played 52 of a possible 68 snaps. As ESPN.com's Mike Reiss noted, Drake Maye targeted Brown a team-high 10 times, and the connection usually wasn't on target -- Brown totaled three receptions for 27 yards. Perhaps most disappointing was when Brown had a beautiful deep ball up the right sideline go through his hands, and later dropped a pass on fourth down. We expect a better version of Brown this week after he's had a chance to knock some rust off. |
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Patriots | A.J. Brown limited in Monday practice ahead of Thursday game Mon Oct 19, 08:00 PM
Patriots WR A.J. Brown (ankle) was a limited participant in practice on Monday ahead of Thursday's Week 7 game at the Bears. Brown was active for Sunday's game against the Jets despite the ankle injury.
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Patriots | A.J. Brown back on the field as Patriots open with three-TE set Sun Oct 18, 01:16 PM
Patriots WR A.J. Brown (ankle) was on the field for the opening series against the Jets on Sunday, his first game action of the season. New England opened the game in a three-tight end set.
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Patriots | A.J. Brown does not look limited in pregame warmups Sun Oct 18, 12:28 PM
Patriots WR A.J. Brown (ankle) did not look limited in warmups before Sunday's game against the Jets, cutting and running. Brown, who was activated off injured reserve on Saturday, is active for Sunday's game.
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Patriots | A.J. Brown officially active against the Jets Sun Oct 18, 11:36 AM
Patriots WR A.J. Brown (ankle) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Jets. Brown was listed as questionable after the Patriots activated him off injured reserve on Saturday.
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Patriots | A.J. Brown returning Sunday vs. Jets, Patriots 'close to full health' Sun Oct 18, 07:33 AM
Patriots WR A.J. Brown (ankle) is set to return for Sunday's game against the Jets. With Brown back, along with RB TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) and LT Will Campbell (ankle) likely to play, New England is "close to full health."
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Patriots | Patriots officially activate A.J. Brown off IR Sat Oct 17, 04:03 PM
The Patriots officially activated WR A.J. Brown (ankle) off injured reserve on Saturday. Brown was listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets after practicing on Friday.
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Patriots | A.J. Brown to be activated, will return Sunday vs. Jets Sat Oct 17, 09:03 AM
The Patriots will activate WR A.J. Brown (ankle) from injured reserve, and he is expected to return on Sunday against the Jets. Brown was listed as questionable for the game after practicing on Friday.
| Footballguys view: Brown probably won't play his full complement of snaps, but when he's on the field, he should be a prime target for Drake Maye, who is red-hot coming off of two sparkling performances following three rough games to start the season. Consider Brown a boom/bust WR3/Flex this week. |
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Patriots | A.J. Brown questionable for Sunday vs. Jets Fri Oct 16, 01:32 PM
Patriots WR A.J. Brown (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets, head coach Mike Vrabel said on Friday. Brown was on the field as Friday's practice got underway.
| Footballguys view: Brown was initially expected to miss about six weeks, but he seems on track to return immediately following his four-week IR stint. The Patriots, missing Mack Hollins, are desperate for receiver help. Brown may not be 100 percent in this matchup, but fantasy managers who have been waiting to put him in their lineups can use him as a WR2 this week against the Jets. |
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Patriots | A.J. Brown on the field as Friday's practice gets underway Fri Oct 16, 11:54 AM
Patriots WR A.J. Brown was spotted loosening up along the sideline as the team's indoor practice got underway on Friday. Brown, on injured reserve with an ankle sprain, returned to practice on Wednesday, opening his 21-day window to be activated. He was reported earlier Friday to be trending toward playing Sunday against the Jets.
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Patriots | A.J. Brown 'trending toward' playing Sunday vs. Jets Fri Oct 16, 04:10 AM
Patriots WR A.J. Brown (ankle) is trending toward playing Sunday against the Jets. Brown, who is on injured reserve, returned to practice on Wednesday to open his 21-day return window.
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Patriots | A.J. Brown returning to practice Wednesday, 21-day IR window opens Wed Oct 14, 01:01 PM
Patriots WR A.J. Brown will return to practice on Wednesday, opening his 21-day window to be activated off injured reserve. Brown has been on IR with an ankle sprain. The Patriots host the Jets on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Brown's window to return is open, and the Patriots could activate him for the game against the Jets. If he does play in Week 6, Brown is likely to be limited as the team works him back into the game plan. That makes Brown a WR3/flex candidate for Fantasy GMs excited to get him back. With more time (and when he gets back into football shape), Brown will get back to his normal weekly WR1 status. |
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Patriots | A.J. Brown nearing return, could be back vs. Jets or wait until Week 7 Sat Oct 10, 04:00 PM
Patriots WR A.J. Brown, on injured reserve with a high-ankle sprain suffered in the season opener in Seattle, is eligible to return in Week 6.
| Footballguys view: Brown has been spotted in the Patriots locker room this week as the team prepares to ramp him up to speed. The Patriots could get him back next week vs. the Jets, but with a Thursday Night Football game in Chicago the following week, the team might wait until Week 7 to avoid playing two games in five days. Stay tuned. |
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Patriots | A.J. Brown shows 'no limp' in locker room, eligible to return from IR next week Wed Oct 7, 02:02 PM
Patriots WR A.J. Brown spent notable time in the locker room during media access on Wednesday, showing no limp and "a big smile on his face." Brown is eligible to come off injured reserve next week.
| Footballguys view: Initial reporting on his high ankle sprain suggested a recovery of six or more weeks, and Wednesday marked four weeks since the injury. The Patriots offense was sparked by QB Drake Maye (it helped for him to use his legs to attack), and things could continue to trend up for the unit when Brown is back on the field. |
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Patriots | A.J. Brown expected to miss six weeks Sun Sep 13, 03:05 PM
Ian Rapoport reports that Patriots WR AJ Brown is expected to miss six weeks with his high ankle sprain.
| Footballguys view: Since Brown is on injured reserve, he was going to miss four weeks regardless, but this reset expectations to allow for more time before we should expect him to return. Mack Hollins and Hunter Henry become potential waiver adds with Brown out going into a matchup against the Steelers. |
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Patriots | A.J. Brown being placed on IR; out for at least 4 weeks Fri Sep 11, 02:01 PM
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Patriots are placing wide receiver A.J. Brown on injured reserve due to his high ankle sprain, sidelining him for a minimum of four games.
| Footballguys view: This will keep him out for at least the next four weeks. He'll have a chance to return in Week 6, although there is already some speculation that he could miss more than the minimum of four games that an IR designation requires. Brown looked sharp in his Patriots debut, being an underthrown Drake Maye throw away from what could have been a big touchdown. High-ankle sprains are notorious for lingering and zapping players' explosion. When he returns, he may need a ramp-up period. This injury pushes Brown from the WR1 he was drafted to be into the rest-of-season WR3 range. |
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Report: A.J. Brown could miss 3-6 weeks; could land on short-term IR Thu Sep 10, 08:46 PM
Sources tell NFL insider Jordan Schultz that the internal belief with the Patriots is that star WR A.J. Brown could miss 3-6 weeks with his ankle injury. There are discussions about whether a short-term IR stint will be required.
| Footballguys view: NFL Network's Ian Rapoport is reporting a four-week timetable, so it's reasonable to believe a lengthy absence is coming. Proactive Brown owners should consider making a move on New England second-year man Kyle Williams as a possible X-factor here. Williams has the speed and talent to rise with more opportunities. DeMario Douglas should also be rostered if he's not already. Romeo Doubs, Mack Hollins, and Hunter Henry are all candidates for a bump in targets any given week, but none of them are going to deliver Brown-level production. |
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Patriots | A.J. Brown believed to have a high-ankle sprain; MRI coming Thu Sep 10, 11:43 AM
New England Patriots HC Mike Vrabel had no update to offer on the ankle injury A.J. Brown suffered against the Seattle Seahawks in his postgame press conference. Still, a report from NFL Media on Thursday says that the initial belief is that Brown suffered a high-ankle sprain.
| Footballguys view: Brown is set for an MRI on Thursday to determine the extent of the damage and create a sense of when he might be able to return to action. There's no timetable at this time, but the Patriots' passing attack sure did struggle in the season opener. |
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Patriots | A.J. Brown leaves locker room in boot after injuring ankle Thu Sep 10, 01:26 AM
Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown left Wednesday night's 13-10 loss to the Seahawks early in the third quarter with a right ankle injury and did not return.
| Footballguys view: Brown, in his Patriots debut, remained down following a third-down incomplete pass in which quarterback Drake Maye was throwing in his direction with Seahawks cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett in tight coverage. Pritchett's right knee appeared to land on Brown's ankle with the force of his body weight. Brown grabbed for the back of his right leg as he sat up. According to Boston Herald staffer Andrew Callahan, Brown walked out of the Patriots locker room wearing a boot on his right foot after the game. Expect more testing when the Patriots get home. |
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Patriots | Kayshon Boutte standing out in camp Tue Aug 4, 12:37 AM
New England Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte has been the 'early star' of training camp, according to ESPN's Mike Reiss, who notes that the team could look to trade a receiver based on the team's depth at the position. For now, Boutte is behind WRs A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs on the depth chart, and likely WR Mack Hollins as well.
| Footballguys view: Reports of Boutte's impressive training camp have become a persistent drumbeat. While there's been speculation about a possible trade (and the Commanders are just one of the teams with a need at wideout), it's not a stretch to believe Boutte will be a contributor if he remains in New England. We'll continue to monitor. |
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Patriots | A.J. Brown injures thumb Mon Aug 3, 01:53 PM
New England Patriots WR A.J. Brown (thumb) suffered a dislocated thumb during practice Monday, Aug. 3, but was able to continue practicing despite the injury.
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Patriots | Drake Maye already has chemistry with A.J. Brown Fri Jul 17, 03:17 PM
New England Patriots QB Drake Maye is looking to build chemistry with WR A.J. Brown during training camp and hints 'there's already some there for me.'
| Footballguys view: Brown didn't join the Patriots until June, so he didn't get much time to work with Maye before the end of the offseason program. So it's nice to learn that there was still enough time for the star wideout to make a positive impression on his new teammate. As PFT's Josh Alper noted, the Patriots were willing to wait to make the trade for Brown because they think he and Maye will take the offense beyond where it was with Stefon Diggs as their top receiver in 2025. Fantasy investors also believe. Brown has risen to WR8 in current ADP. |
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Patriots | Fast start for A.J. Brown Fri Jun 12, 05:43 PM
New England Patriots WR A.J. Brown has shown an 'immediate' connection with QB Drake Maye, according to Mike Reiss of ESPN.com.
| Footballguys view: Maye has immediately been throwing into small windows when targeting Brown, and the new acquisition is only encouraging his quarterback to trust him. Brown has a higher ceiling as a Patriot than he did as an Eagle, and he could help Drake Maye establish himself as the clear QB2 in fantasy football behind Josh Allen if Lamar Jackson has another injury-riddled season. |
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Patriots | A.J. Brown delivers big plays Mon Jun 8, 12:15 AM
New England Patriots WR A.J. Brown's 15 receptions of 50-plus yards since the start of the 2019 season are tied for the most in the NFL.
| Footballguys view: According to ESPN.com's Mike Reiss, the addition of Brown reflects how the Patriots have aggressively reshaped their receiving corps since losing to the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX, a process that began with the release of leading receiver Stefon Diggs in March. Diggs totaled 85 receptions for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns in his one season with the Patriots. As Reiss explained, the 6-1, 226-pound Brown is more of a perimeter target than Diggs, and Brown's history of making big plays adds to the positive vibe here. |
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Patriots | No knee issues for A.J. Brown Wed Jun 3, 03:37 PM
New England Patriots WR A.J. Brown said he has not been dealing with any knee injuries and is ready to take part in practice.
| Footballguys view: Brown passed his physical and practiced with his new team for the first time on Tuesday. While he had minor cleanup surgery on both of his knees in 2021, Brown says they're fine. "Nothing to worry about. I'm good. I'm ready to go." Brown, who turns 29 this month, enters his eighth season unconcerned about the future. He was asked on Tuesday how much he thinks he still has left in his career. "You'll see," Brown said. We're believers. Brown has already moved inside the top-10 -- to WR7 -- on the Footballguys 2026 projections. |
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Patriots | A.J. Brown expected to practice Tue Jun 2, 11:37 AM
New England Patriots WR A.J. Brown is expected to practice Tuesday, June 2, one day after being acquired via trade, according to head coach Mike Vrabel.
| Footballguys view: Vrabel confirmed that Brown passed his physical, the prerequisite for hitting the field with his new teammates. Vrabel, who previously coached Brown in Tennessee, said he's excited about Brown showing what he can do. "He loves football. He has a physical skill set. I think he has great body control and can be strong at the catch point," Vrabel said. "He's been a productive, consistent player." The Patriots will get their first look at that skill set on the practice field today. |
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Eagles | A.J. Brown officially traded Mon Jun 1, 04:31 PM
Philadelphia Eagles WR A.J. Brown was traded to the New England Patriots Monday, June 1, in exchange for a 2028 first-round draft choice and a 2027 fifth-round draft choice, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: The Eagles have planned for Brown's departure all offseason, trading up in the first round of this year's draft for USC receiver Makai Lemon while also trading for Green Bay Packers receiver Dontayvion Wicks and signing Marquise Brown and Elijah Moore as free agents. Smith's current ADP, he's WR15 being drafted with the 36th pick overall, is high enough to believe this trade is already factored in. We should add Smith to the list of fantasy WR2 prospects capable of WR1 finishes with Brown out of the picture. |
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Patriots | New England acquires A.J. Brown Mon Jun 1, 04:30 PM
Philadelphia Eagles WR A.J. Brown was acquired by the New England Patriots Monday, June 1, in exchange for a 2028 first-round draft choice and a 2027 fifth-round draft choice, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: The trade, which has been discussed and anticipated across the NFL for months, reunites Brown and Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel. Brown, who turns 29 on June 30, gives Patriots quarterback Drake Maye a No. 1 target as part of a revamped top of the receiver depth chart alongside free agent signing Romeo Doubs. Brown's current WR13 ADP seemingly takes this trade into account. But working alongside Maye, it's not a reach to believe Brown can deliver WR1 production. |
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Eagles | A.J. Brown trade not close Thu May 28, 10:29 AM
Philadelphia Eagles WR A.J. Brown is not close to being traded as the team is seeking a first-round pick in return, and teams aren't willing to meet the price.
| Footballguys view: While we're all hoping for a quick resolution post-June 1, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network said on Wednesday night that the Patriots and Eagles may still be haggling over the trade terms. "I just don't know that it's going to be like 'snap your fingers, and the deal is done,'" Rapoport said. "They're not particularly close, and there's a chance this could drag on for the foreseeable future." Still, as Profootballtalk.com notes, just because the two sides haven't agreed on compensation at this point does not mean a deal won't go through next week. Stay tuned. |
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Patriots | NE hesitant to part with first-rounder for A.J. Brown Sat May 23, 11:03 AM
Philadelphia Eagles WR A.J. Brown is someone that the New England Patriots hope that they can acquire in exchange for a second-round selection in the 2027 NFL Draft, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. However, the Eagles are still seeking a first-round draft pick in any potential trade involving Brown.
| Footballguys view: The belief about a month ago was that a first-round pick from the Patriots would be what seals the deal. The Patriots may want a lower price, but they're without leverage in this situation - especially if a team like the Chiefs jumps into the mix. There are speculative reports (Albert Breer) that suggest the Chiefs might consider making a move for Brown because of the Rashee Rice situation. Stay tuned. |
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Patriots | Stefon Diggs open to returning Sat May 16, 10:58 AM
Free-agent WR Stefon Diggs (Patriots) 'would love' to re-sign with the New England Patriots this offseason but a deal with the team could be contingent on whether the Patriots are able to complete a trade for Philadelphia Eagles WR A.J. Brown, according to Albert Breer of SI.com.
| Footballguys view: Brown to the Patriots has been a thing for a minute, but no deal has yet come to fruition. Now that his signing won't impact compensatory picks, Diggs should find a new home before training camp. We'll see if that happens with the Patriots or elsewhere for the 2026 season. |
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Eagles | A.J. Brown to net first-round pick from Pats Wed Apr 29, 12:24 AM
Philadelphia Eagles A.J. Brown will likely be traded to the New England Patriots for a first-round draft pick when the trade 'comes together' on June 1, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
| Footballguys view: The two sides have discussed a deal, according to Schefter, but neither has been willing to commit to it before June 1 -- when the Eagles could split Brown's $43 million dead salary cap charge between this year and next. But everything is lining up for a move to happen. The Eagles drafted rookie wide receiver Makai Lemon in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, and they also signed three veterans in Elijah Moore, Marquise "Hollywood" Brown, and Dontayvion Wicks. Meanwhile, the Patriots passed completely on drafting a wide receiver. Stay tuned. |
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Eagles | A.J. Brown may not fetch first-round pick for PHI in a trade? Mon Apr 20, 08:17 PM
Philadelphia Eagles WR A.J. Brown's potential trade value may not command a first-round pick coming back to the Philadelphia Eagles in any deal, in the opinion of NBC Sports Philadelphia's Reuben Frank on Monday, April 20.
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Patriots | A.J. Brown to Pats considered likely Mon Apr 20, 09:36 AM
Philadelphia Eagles WR A.J. Brown's trade talks with the New England Patriots are expected to pick up around June 1, and a trade is now considered likely.
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Eagles | No change in A.J. Brown's status despite trade Tue Apr 14, 08:17 PM
Philadelphia Eagles WR A.J. Brown's status with the team remains unchanged despite the trade for wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks, according to general manager Howie Roseman.
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