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Patriots Acquire A.J. Brown in Draft Pick Trade

The New England Patriots have acquired wide receiver A.J. Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a first-round pick and a fifth-round pick.

Four years after trading a first-round pick and a third-round pick to acquire Brown from the Titans, the Eagles sent the receiver to New England while receiving a first-round pick and a fifth-round pick in return. During Brown's tenure with the Eagles, the team reached two Super Bowls, winning one championship.

The Eagles secured significant value in the trade, particularly as Brown had expressed a desire to play specifically for the Patriots. By completing the deal on June 1, the Patriots ensured Brown could participate in OTAs and minicamp before training camp, allowing him time to adapt to Josh McDaniels' offense. catcross.biz