Rumors about the New England Patriots say the team could sign a new star wide receiver on June 1.
Trade talks have surrounded Philadelphia Eagleswide receiver A.J. Brown and the Patriots for the past two months.
Brown was once coached by current Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel when the two were part of the Tennessee Titans.
And rumors have been swirling for some time that Brown would be a Patriot by June 1, 2026, a date which serves as one of the salary cap deadlines for the NFL.
“Among the reasons why a deal has yet to be made is the way Brown’s contract affects the Eagles’ salary cap,” Sports Illustrated said. “If Philadelphia had traded him before June 1, it would have carried his entire $43 million dead-cap charge in 2026. Waiting until 4 p.m. on June 1, however, allows them to split it, with $16.4 million accelerating onto 2026 and the remaining $27.1 million being pushed to ’27.”
“Today, it will get done,” Former Patriots quarterback Scott Zolak said on the Zolak & Betrand show Monday, which airs on radio station 98.5 the Sports Hub at 10 a.m. on weekdays.
But reports are also out today that say that Brown’s side and the Patriots have not spoken in weeks.
Is there any word on the deal that would send Brown to the Patriots?
Not yet, but the deal could get done as soon as today, Monday, June 1, after 4 p.m. according to 98.5 the Sports Hub.
According to reports, the Eagles would like a number-one draft pick as compensation for Brown.
A.J. Brown statistics
In 2025, Brown, 28, had 78 receptions for 1,003 yards, and seven touchdowns.
In the 2024-2025 NFL season, Brown won a Super Bowl with the Eagles.
Brown has been in the league since 2019, starting with the Titans with Vrabel as the head coach.
In all his years in the NFL, Brown had a total of 524 receptions for 8,029 yards and 56 touchdowns.
Is there any news indicating that Brown may be on his way to New England?
There have been rumors that Brown is looking for a home in Massachusetts.
Jim Murray of 98.5 the Sports Hub had said on a past episode of Felger & Mazz that he had heard Brown had been looking at condos in Boston, MA but that was never verified.
This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: A.J. Brown Patriots rumors latest update June 1 trade talks
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