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Patriots Place TE Julian Hill On IR

Just as the Patriots added wide receiver A.J. Brown in a trade with the Eagles on Monday, they lost tight end Julian Hill for the 2026 season. The Pats have placed Hill on injured reserve, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald relays.

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Eagles finally move on from A.J. Brown in trade with Patriots

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Eagles finalizing deal to send A.J. Brown to Patriots

Jordan Schultz reports that the Patriots and Eagles have discussed a deal sending WR A.J. Brown to New England for a 2028 first-round pick.

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Why Eagles reportedly made this A.J. Brown deal with Patriots

The Eagles are widely expected to send Brown to the Patriots via a trade that can become official as soon as Tuesday.

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Fired journalist raises fresh questions about Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini with new revelation tease

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Mike Vrabel’s nightmare avoided as Patriots star survives frightening Matt Rife collision

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Comedian Matt Rife Almost Caused Patriots Superstar RB To Suffer Season-Ending Knee Injury During Scary Moment At Charity Softball Game

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Patriots’ Christian Gonzalez bashes 4 HRs at Drake Maye’s softball game amid contract holdout

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Patriots honor late Raymond Berry, the coach who took them to first Super Bowl

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