The Patriots called about A.J. Brown for 2 years and were 'laughed at.' Now, the ex-Eagles WR is practicing with them
The New England Patriots have been pursuing A.J. Brown for two years, facing skepticism from the Philadelphia Eagles. Recently, the Eagles agreed to trade the three-time Pro Bowl receiver to the Patriots. This move comes after a change in tone from Eagles general manager Howie Roseman during the NFL scouting combine earlier this year.
- ▪Eliot Wolf, the Patriots' top personnel man, has been calling the Eagles about A.J. Brown since 2024.
- ▪For two years, the Eagles responded with incredulity to the Patriots' inquiries.
- ▪The trade was finalized after the Eagles' dead-cap allocation was adjusted, allowing the Patriots to send a first-round pick in 2028 and a fifth-round pick in 2027.
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