The New England Patriots acquired AJ Brown in a blockbuster trade with the Philadelphia Eagles earlier this offseason, giving rising-star quarterback Drake Maye a clear No. 1 option heading into their 2026 campaign. NFL analyst/former Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman has big expectations for Brown, who will be deployed as a key receiving weapon in New England's offense led by coordinator Josh McDaniels. "When Josh McDaniels gets a new toy, a new receiver - he has a track record of killing it," Edelman said on "The Herd with Colin Cowherd." "Josh's strength is finding ways to get guys the ball through their strengths.
Brown is going to have a monstrous year." Brown reeled in 78 catches for 1,003 yards and seven touchdowns through 15 games with the Eagles in 2025. He's ready to improve on those numbers with his new Patriots team, which played its way to the Super Bowl last season. Brown will make his Patriots debut in a Week 1 Super Bowl rematch against the Seattle Seahawks, which will kick off at 8:20 p.m.
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