TEAM TALK
- Roster Moves:Patriots acquire WR A.J. Brown in a trade with the Eagles for future draft choices; Plus, TE Julian Hill has been placed on injured reserve.
- Evan Lazar analyzes the acquisition of star WR A.J. Brown in blockbuster trade with the Eagles. “Ultimately, Brown is more of a power forward at this stage, winning mostly by out-muscling defenders for the football down the field. Still, he has the potential to be the finishing piece for the Patriots offense and is a familiar face for head coach Mike Vrabel.”
- Alexandra Francisco has the story of Drake Maye’s inaugural Celebrity Softball Classic that delivered joy, fireworks, and major impact for children’s hospital.
- Photos: Drake Maye hosts MayeDay Celebrity Softball Game for charity at Polar Park.
- Highlights:Celebrity Softball Classic Recap. (1 min. video)
- Hype Video: Hype: Welcome to New England A.J. Brown. (1 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Doug Kyed writes how the trade for A.J. Brown upgrades the Patriots Super Bowl hopes —while also risking the future.
- Mark Morse goes inside the Patriots’ latest big moves: AJ Brown trade details and reaction, Mike Onwenu’s contract restructure & TE Julian Hill goes on IR.
- Tom E. Curran breaks down all angles of the Patriots’ trade for A.J. Brown, a true No. 1 WR.
- Mark Daniels posts the timeline of the Patriots pursuit and trade for A.J. Brown.
- Mike D’Abate suggests the Patriots and A.J. Brown would be wise to quickly re-work his contract.
- Phil Perry explains why the Patriots’ trade for A.J. Brown was an ‘overpay’.
- Ian Logue explains his concerns about the compensation for Brown.
- Mark Daniels considers whether A.J. Brown is the best WR acquired by Patriots since Randy Moss.
- Justin Leger says A.J. Brown will wear jersey No. 1 with New England.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Mike Reiss, Tim McManus, et al (ESPN) What’s next for Eagles, Patriots after A.J. Brown trade?
- Zachary Pereles (CBS Sports) What Patriots are getting in WR A.J. Brown and how he’ll help Drake Maye.
- Mike Kadlick (SI) Where A.J. Brown, Romeo Doubs rank among NFL’s top wide receiver duos. Top 6.
- Frank Schwab (Yahoo! Sports) Patriots get a superstar receiver in A.J. Brown to pair with Drake Maye. Grade A. Eagles B.
- Christian D’Andrea and Mary Clarke (USA Today) A.J. Brown trade grades: Who won the Patriots-Eagles deal? Patriots A, Eagles B.
- Karl Rasmussen (SI) A.J. Brown trade grades: Patriots Land No. 1 receiver in blockbuster deal with Eagles. Patriots A-, Eagles B+. /Click for commentary.
- Bryan DeArdo (CBS Sports) A.J. Brown trade grades: Eagles fail to land coveted 2027 first-round pick in dealing star WR to Patriots. Patriots add huge weapon for Drake Maye. Patriots B+, Eagles C-. /Click for commentary.
- Jack McKessy (USA Today) What does A.J. Brown trade mean for Patriots, Eagles? Grading the deal. Patriots B+, Eagles B.
- Michael Baca (NFL.com) A.J. Brown trade winners and losers: Who gets a bump from blockbuster deal? Who takes a hit? Winners: Drake Maye, Mike Vrabel. Losers: AFC East defensive coordinators; More.
- Daniel Rios (Essentially Sports) Grading the Patriots’ trade for AJ Brown: Who won and who lost? Pats B, Eagles B+.
- Seth Walder (ESPN) 2026 NFL offseason trade grades: A.J. Brown, Myles Garrett. Patriots B-, Eagles A-.
- Bill Barnwell (ESPN) Making sense of the Patriots-Eagles deal. Brown’s fit in New England; More.
- Conor Orr (SI) Winners and losers from the biggest day of the offseason: All the ripple effects of the Myles Garrett and A.J. Brown trades, Russell Wilson’s retirement and more.
- Justin Melo (NFL Draft – SI) Five sleeper draft rookies already making veterans nervous at OTAs. TE Eli Raridon included.
- Around the NFL (NFL.com) Instant Debate: Which buzzy teams should you believe in for 2026? No Pats.
- Michael Baca (NFL.com) NFL Network: Russell Wilson to join CBS Sports, putting pause on playing career