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Patriots 2026 scouting report for WR A.J. Brown
Even including a challenging playoff stretch, the New England Patriots passing offense can safely been classified as one of the most efficient in the NFL during the 2025 season. And yet, it was still not operating at the peak of its powers: despite MVP runner-up Drake Maye running the show, shortcomings across the board eventually […]
New England Patriots analysis: Submit your Pats questions for our mailbag
The A.J. Brown trade is now official as the New England Patriots wrap up their final week of OTAs — which included the media being in attendance for Tuesday’s practice. So, submit any Patriots questions — or whatever else is on your mind — down in the comments below or on Twitter using #PostPulpit. Stay […]
Mike Vrabel anticipates Christian Gonzalez return for Patriots minicamp
As the New England Patriots transitioned from the second to the third phase of their voluntary offseason workout program, they did so without cornerback Christian Gonzalez in the building. Despite earlier participation, the Pro Bowl cornerback opted to stay away recently in an apparent contract dispute. Eligible for a contract extension for the first time […]
Patriots shorten 2026 offseason workout program
The New England Patriots were originally set to hold nine organized team activities over the course of a three-week period, leading up to their mandatory minicamp in mid-June. As head coach Mike Vrabel announced on Tuesday, however, the team has altered that schedule and shortened its offseason program. Instead of nine OTAs, the Patriots will […]
6 performances of note from the Patriots’ second open OTA practice
One day after making arguably their biggest move of the offseason, the New England Patriots took to the practice fields behind Gillette Stadium for their second open organized team activity. As mentioned before, those sessions need to be taken with a grain of salt given their learning-based nature and general lack of physicality. Nonetheless, they […]
A.J. Brown still in awe after long-awaited Patriots arrival
Less than 24 hours after being traded to the Patriots, A.J. Brown departed the New Balance Athletics Center and made his way up the conditioning hill to the team’s practice field on Tuesday. Ahead of his first practice with the team he grew up cheering for, Brown made sure to soak in the moment. “Just […]
Patriots OTA recap: A.J. Brown makes highly-anticipated practice debut
The New England Patriots kicked off their second and final week of organized team activities on Monday, and were back on the practice fields behind Gillette Stadium on Tuesday. For the second time this spring, the media was present to watch from start to finish as well. And while OTAs do not include any pads […]
Patriots to hold 2 sets of joint practices this summer
Like they did last year, the New England Patriots will once again participate in two sets of joint practices during their training camp this summer. As head coach Mike Vrabel announced on Tuesday, his team will welcome the Indianapolis Colts and Philadelphia Eagles to Foxborough in August. The Colts will visit on Aug. 11, ahead […]
A.J. Brown passes physical, participates in Patriots practice on Tuesday
Typically, physicals are only a formality to officially conclude NFL trades. As this offseason has shown, however, they can derail even the biggest of blockbuster trades. However, the New England Patriots are not facing a Maxx Crosby-to-the-Ravens scenario regarding their recent trade pickup, A.J. Brown. The wide receiver passed his physical on Tuesday morning and […]
Patriots links 6/02/26: What can Brown do for Pats? Fit, grades, analysis
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Contract details for Patriots trade acquisition A.J. Brown
The A.J. Brown trade is finally complete, and the New England Patriots — pending a physical on Tuesday morning — now have a veteran wide receiver on their roster who should slot right into a starting role. Of course, veteran players of that caliber are typically well-compensated, and the 28-year-old is no exception. Brown signed […]
8 winners and losers from Patriots’ A.J. Brown trade
The writing had been on the wall for a while now, but on Monday — at basically the earliest possible opportunity — the Patriots and Eagles finalized a trade to send wide receiver A.J. Brown from Philadelphia to New England. In return, a first-round draft pick in 2028 plus a fifth-rounder in 2027 exchanged hands […]
How A.J. Brown trade changes Patriots wide receiver group
Weeks of speculation finally came to an end on Monday: the New England Patriots have acquired wide receiver A.J. Brown in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles. Brown doesn’t come cheap, costing the team a 2028 first-round draft pick plus a 2027 fifth-rounder. Even though he is getting up there in age, the soon-to-be 29-year-old […]
Patriots place tight end on IR after A.J. Brown trade
Following the trade for wide receiver A.J. Brown, the New England Patriots placed tight end Julian Hill on injured reserve with an unknown injury. His 2026 season is now over. The Patriots signed Hill to a three-year, $15 million deal in free agency this past March after the tight end was not tendered by the […]
Instant grades for A.J. Brown trade between Patriots and Eagles
For the first time since taking over as the New England Patriots’ quasi-general manager in 2024, Eliot Wolf has swung a trade for a player. And it is a big one: after months of speculation, the reigning AFC champions have acquired wide receiver A.J. Brown in a trade with the Eagles in exchange for a […]
A.J. Brown trade details between Patriots and Eagles
The New England Patriots secured a headlining weapon in the passing game on Monday after agreeing to a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles that sends star wide receiver A.J. Brown to Foxboro, both teams confirmed. In return, New England is sending a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick. Additionally, the Patriots will take […]
What A.J. Brown trade means for the Patriots
The New England Patriots have officially agreed to acquire wide receiver A.J. Brown in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles. The Patriots will send Philadelphia a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick in exchange for Brown. Let’s break down what the moves mean for the team from a big-picture perspective. Maye’s WR1 The Patriots have been […]
Patriots links 6/01/26: Let’s make a deal – All eyes on Gonzalez, Brown
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Raymond Berry, who led Patriots to first Super Bowl appearance, dead at 93
Raymond Berry, a Hall of Fame wide receiver and one of the most successful head coaches in New England Patriots franchise history, has passed away. Berry passed away on Monday at the age of 93, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced on its website. Born in Corpus Christi, TX, on Feb. 27, 1933, Berry […]
Patriots captain voicing support for Christian Gonzalez amid OTA absence
The New England Patriots started their organized team activities last week, but one of their most important players was nowhere to be seen. Christian Gonzalez, a top three cornerback in the NFL, decided to skip the voluntary workouts after attending in each of his first three seasons in the league. It appears his contract situation […]
A.J. Brown trade from Eagles to Patriots is nearing completion. Here’s what we know.
The New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles have been talking about a potential trade for wide receiver A.J. Brown for multiple months, and they are now entering a critical phase. With the calendar flipping from May to June, Brown’s contract will soon become more tradable from an Eagles perspective. This means that as soon as […]
Drake Maye’s first MayeDay celebrity softball classic a hit at Polar Park
Drake and Ann Michael Maye have quickly become fan favorites across New England. On Sunday night, that love was on full disable in Worcester, where more than 9,000 fans attended the inaugural MayeDay Family Foundation Celebrity Softball Classic at Polar Park. “They’ve embraced us since I got drafted,” Maye said. “I really love these fans, […]
A.J. Brown trade talks between Patriots, Eagles entering critical phase
After months of speculation, a pivotal deadline for the New England Patriots and their efforts to acquire wide receiver A.J. Brown has arrived. As soon as the clock hits 4 p.m. ET on June 1, the cap ramifications of a trade would be more palatable to the Philadelphia Eagles. This means that the Patriots trading […]
Sunday Patriots Notes: ‘Identity soldiers’ setting tone at OTAs
The New England Patriots ramped up the intensity of their offseason this week, reconvening at Gillette Stadium for the first three of nine organized team activities. While only one of those sessions was open to the media, it did provide a small glimpse into the team’s preparation for the 2026 season. Given the busy week […]
3-Point Stance: Caleb Lomu will play a pivotal role in 2026
In the 2026 NFL Draft, the New England Patriots continued their investment in the offensive line, trading up to pick No. 28 to select Caleb Lomu. After selecting Will Campbell fourth overall in 2025, the decision marked the first time since 1991 and 1992 that New England drafted an O-lineman in the first round in […]
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