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Patriots trading 2028 1st-round pick for A.J. Brown reunites former Titans with Mike Vrabel in New England

Patriots trading 2028 1st-round pick for A.J. Brown reunites former Titans with Mike Vrabel in New England

The Pro Bowl wideout reunites with his former head coach, along with some past teammates, as well. The New England Patriots traded for wide receiver A.J.

Elijah Mitchell News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 2

Eagles Sign RB Elijah Mitchell

The Philadelphia Eagles announced they have signed RB Elijah Mitchell to a contract.  Mitchell, 28, was a sixth-round pick out of Louisiana by the 49ers in the 2021 draft.

NFL News / Yardbarker / June 2
A.J. Brown addresses Jalen Hurts rumors

A.J. Brown addresses Jalen Hurts rumors after being traded from Eagles to Patriots

Questions about the working relationship between Brown and Hurts hovered over the Philadelphia Eagles for years before the Eagles officially traded Brown to the New England Patriots on Monday. 

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NFL News / Yardbarker / June 2
Patriots' A.J. Brown opens up about reunion with Mike Vrabel

Patriots' A.J. Brown opens up about reunion with Mike Vrabel

Vrabel was Brown's head coach with the Tennessee Titans from 2019 through the 2021 season. 

Why A.J. Brown and Mike Vrabel's relationship will play a key role in Patriots' success
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A.J. Brown should give Patriots ideal replacement for Stefon Diggs
The 'Super Bowl losing coaches' quiz
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The 'NFL passing-TD champions' quiz

The 'NFL passing-TD champions' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to lead the league in passing touchdowns for each season since the AFL/NFL merger in 1970 can you name in seven minutes?

The 'NFL's 4,500-yard passers' quiz
The 'NFL MVPs' quiz
The 'NFL TD-catch leaders by season' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker
The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.

NFL News / Yardbarker / June 2
Why A.J. Brown could play less as a member of Patriots

Why A.J. Brown could play less as a member of Patriots

Brown wasn't happy with his role in the Eagles offense, and there were reports that he wasn't seeing eye-to-eye with Eagles QB Jalen Hurts, which led to his reunion with head coach Mike Vrabel.

A.J. Brown sends strong message after Eagles trade with Patriots
The stats that show why Patriots wanted A.J. Brown from Eagles
Eagles GM Howie Roseman explains accepting the Patriots' trade offer for A.J. Brown
The 'Passing leaders by NFL team' quiz
Mike Vrabel News / Football Analysis / June 2
Patriots’ Coach of the Year Vrabel Dodges Every Scandal Question at OTAs and Snaps

Patriots’ Coach of the Year Vrabel Dodges Every Scandal Question at OTAs and Snaps

The podium microphone was live in Foxborough, and every reporter in the room knew the first real question had nothing to do with football. Mike Vrabel stood there, the reigning PFWA Coach of the Year, fresh off a 14–3 season that restored the Patriots to the top of the league.

Christian Gonzalez News / Football Analysis / June 2
Patriots Free Up $7.5M In Cap Space The Same Week Their Top Cornerback Walks Out Of OTAs

Patriots Free Up $7.5M In Cap Space The Same Week Their Top Cornerback Walks Out Of OTAs

The practice fields in Foxborough looked wrong. Seven players missing from voluntary OTAs, but only one absence carried weight. Christian Gonzalez, the Pro Bowl cornerback New England built its secondary around, wasn’t there.

A.J. Brown News / Yardbarker / June 2
The stats that show why Patriots wanted A.J. Brown from Eagles

The stats that show why Patriots wanted A.J. Brown from Eagles

The Patriots hope Brown will help them address some very specific shortcomings.

Why Eagles reportedly made this A.J. Brown deal with Patriots
Eagles GM Howie Roseman explains accepting the Patriots' trade offer for A.J. Brown
The 'Super Bowl losing coaches' quiz
New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / June 2
Patriots Suffer Major Blow at TE, Place Newcomer On IR

Patriots Suffer Major Blow at TE, Place Newcomer On IR

The New England Patriots got major news for their offense this season when their trade for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown was completed. But in all the hoopla of acquiring the star wide receiver, the team had to make a pretty tough roster decision that got lost in the shuffle.

NFL News / Yardbarker
The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft
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Drake Maye News / Football Analysis / June 2
Patriots’ MVP Runner-Up Drake Maye Shuts Down Reporter’s ‘Thicc’ Question With One Word

Patriots’ MVP Runner-Up Drake Maye Shuts Down Reporter’s ‘Thicc’ Question With One Word

The podium microphone was live, cameras rolling, and Drake Maye stood in front of the Patriots press corps like he’d done dozens of times before. Routine stuff.

NFL News / Yardbarker / June 2
Eagles GM explains accepting the Pats' trade offer for Brown

Eagles GM Howie Roseman explains accepting the Patriots' trade offer for A.J. Brown

Few members of the NFL community were stunned to learn on Monday that the Eagles had officially agreed to trade Brown to the Patriots.

Eagles finally move on from A.J. Brown in trade with Patriots
A.J. Brown trade to Patriots leaves Chiefs with one tough decision to make
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The 'NFL AP Coach of the Year winners' quiz
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The 'Last 10 3-pointer NBA game by team' quiz
 The 'Last 10 3-pointer NBA game by team' quiz
The 'Men's French Open champions' quiz
 The 'Men's French Open champions' quiz
The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz
 The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz
The 'NBA Coaches of the Year' quiz
 The 'NBA Coaches of the Year' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker / June 2
Why Brown and Vrabel's relationship will play a key role in Pats' success

Why A.J. Brown and Mike Vrabel's relationship will play a key role in Patriots' success

Brown recorded 185 receptions, 2,995 yards and 24 touchdowns from 2019-21 for the Titans during his three years with Vrabel at the helm.

Mike Vrabel, Drake Maye get glowing review amid Dianna Russini situation
A.J. Brown should give Patriots ideal replacement for Stefon Diggs
Eagles finally move on from A.J. Brown in trade with Patriots
The 'NFL AP Coach of the Year winners' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker / June 2
A.J. Brown sends strong message after Eagles trade with Patriots

A.J. Brown sends strong message after Eagles trade with Patriots

After an incessant amount of talk inside the NFL about the Philadelphia Eagles trading wide receiver A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots, a deal is finally here.

Eagles finally move on from A.J. Brown in trade with Patriots
A.J. Brown trade to Patriots leaves Chiefs with one tough decision to make
A.J. Brown should give Patriots ideal replacement for Stefon Diggs
The 'Most 100-yard, 1-TD games' quiz
New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 1
It’s time to buy Drake Maye MVP stock after Patriots’ blockbuster A.J. Brown trade

It’s time to buy Drake Maye MVP stock after Patriots’ blockbuster A.J. Brown trade

The New England Patriots have had more than their share of distractions in the offseason. Head coach Mike Vrabel has been involved in an embarrassing situation that has seen his personal relationship with a well-known NFL journalist hit the news cycle and serve as fodder for the sports radio talk shows.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / June 1
Mike Vrabel, Drake Maye get glowing review amid Dianna Russini situation

Mike Vrabel, Drake Maye get glowing review amid Dianna Russini situation

The New England Patriots made it all the way to the Super Bowl during the 2025-26 NFL season, so Mike Vrabel is obviously doing a lot of things right with this franchise.

Patriots' Mike Vrabel shares if he expects to miss more work amid Dianna Russini controversy
Major NFL insider finally addresses 'really sad' Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini situation
Eagles finally move on from A.J. Brown in trade with Patriots
A.J. Brown trade to Patriots leaves Chiefs with one tough decision to make
The 'Super Bowl-losing QBs' quiz
New England Patriots News / Pro Football Rumors / June 1
Patriots Place TE Julian Hill On IR

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.

A.J. Brown News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 1
Eagles finalizing deal to send A.J. Brown to Patriots

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.

Why Eagles reportedly made this A.J. Brown deal with Patriots
The 'Most 100-yard, 1-TD games' quiz
New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 1
Patriots’ Christian Gonzalez bashes 4 HRs at Drake Maye’s softball game amid contract holdout

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

New England Patriots star defensive back Christian Gonzalez is currently staging a contract holdout, as he skips the voluntary Organized Team Activities (OTAs) for the first time in his career.

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 1
Patriots honor late Raymond Berry, the coach who took them to first Super Bowl

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

The New England Patriots are mourning the loss of legendary former head coach and Pro Football Hall of Fame receiver Raymond Berry, who passed away at the age of 93 on May 25, 2026, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Rhamondre Stevenson News / Larry Brown Sports / June 1
Watch: Rhamondre Stevenson avoids a serious injury after a charity game collision

Watch: Rhamondre Stevenson avoids a serious injury after a charity game collision

The New England Patriots have been grabbing headlines for the wrong reasons in the offseason, and they nearly had another on Sunday, involving Rhamondre Stevenson.

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 1
Rising Patriots rookie turning heads in 2026 OTAs

Rising Patriots rookie turning heads in 2026 OTAs

The New England Patriots head into the 2026 offseason with plenty of attention on building their roster coming off a Super Bowl run. OTAs have given fans

New England Patriots News / NFL Analysis Network / June 1
Mike Onwenu’s restructure frees up $7.5 million for the Patriots and sets up an easier exit in 2027

Mike Onwenu’s restructure frees up $7.5 million for the Patriots and sets up an easier exit in 2027

Mike Onwenu’s reworked contract gives New England a cleaner 2026 cap picture, and the structure of the deal lines up with two of the biggest moves the team still has on its plate this offseason.

Christian Gonzalez News / New England Patriots on SI / June 1
Patriots Teammate Supports Christian Gonzalez Amid Contract Dispute

Patriots Teammate Supports Christian Gonzalez Amid Contract Dispute

Christian Gonzalez was in attendance for the New England Patriots' voluntary offseason workouts earlier this offseason. He hasn't been a participant for the team's OTA practices though.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / May 31
Patriots 2026 FB Preview: Free Agent Signing Leads The Way

Patriots 2026 FB Preview: Free Agent Signing Leads The Way

You can't have a New England Patriots offense under offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels without a productive fullback. Heath Evans, James Develin, Jakob Johnson.

New England Patriots News / Pro Football Rumors / May 31
Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez Absent From OTAs; Extension Before Week 1 Likely?

Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez Absent From OTAs; Extension Before Week 1 Likely?

Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez has not been present for the team’s recent voluntary work, including the Wednesday OTA session that was open to the media, as ESPN’s Mike Reiss relays.

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