Adam Schefter throws cold water on latest A.J. Brown rumor as potential Patriots trade looms
NFL insider Adam Schefter discussed the potential trade of Eagles receiver A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots. He expressed confidence that Brown will be traded around June 1, despite other teams showing interest. Schefter believes that a reunion with former coach Mike Vrabel in New England makes the most sense for Brown's future.
- ▪Adam Schefter stated that he believes A.J. Brown will be traded to the Patriots.
- ▪Brown has been under contract with the Eagles through 2029 after signing a significant deal last year.
- ▪The Eagles would benefit from trading Brown after June 1 for salary cap reasons.
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NFL Adam Schefter throws cold water on latest A.J. Brown rumor as potential Patriots trade looms By Jenna Lemoncelli Published May 21, 2026, 11:43 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter said he’s waiting on a trade that will send Eagles receiver A.J. Brown to the Patriots regardless of other teams potentially entering the mix. During Wednesday’s installment of his podcast, Schefter and Ty Schmit of “The Pat McAfee Show” discussed the likelihood of a Brown trade and the veteran insider wouldn’t budge from his belief that Brown will reunite with his former coach Mike Vrabel in Foxborough. Brown played under Vrabel on the Titans from 2019-21. 3 Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J.
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