Drake Maye Praises A.J. Brown: Star Quarterback Shares Early Impressions of Patriots' New Star Wideout

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Star wide receiver A.J. Brown has officially integrated himself into the New England Patriots organization, giving his new teammates ample opportunity to get to know him both as a presence in the locker room and a force on the practice field.

The early reviews have been overwhelmingly positive, particularly from the young quarterback tasked with anchoring the offense and delivering the football to the Pro Bowl target.

Speaking at a recent youth football camp appearance, Patriots quarterback Drake Maye spoke glowingly about his initial impressions of Brown, emphasizing that the duo has already laid a strong foundation for their passing connection well ahead of the regular season.

“A.J.’s been awesome. I’m really looking forward to playing with him. I’m looking forward to getting to camp and building some chemistry. And I know there’s already some there for me," Maye said.


"You just gotta throw it near him, and he’ll make a play. He’s a great teammate. He’s been great so far. He loves to win, so we share that.”

Drake Maye, at his @FlexWorkSports camp, on A.J. Brown:

Already some chemistry there — just have to throw it near him and he’ll make a play. pic.twitter.com/J0xn1wxamI

— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) July 16, 2026

The young signal-caller emphasized how seamless the transition has been, noting that Brown’s winning attitude perfectly aligns with his own football philosophy.

By establishing this level of trust and mutual respect during the summer months, Maye and Brown are giving the Patriots a potent foundation to work with, setting a positive tone for an offense that expects to take a massive leap forward this year.

AJ Brown career stats​

Brown has become one of the top wide receivers in the NFL, making him one of the most notable offseason acquisitions in the 2026 offseason.

Year	Team	Games	Targets	Receptions	Yards	Avg	TD
2019	Titans	16	84	52	1,051	20.2	8
2020	Titans	14	106	70	1,075	15.4	11
2021	Titans	13	105	63	869	13.8	5
2022	Eagles	17	145	88	1,496	17.0	11
2023	Eagles	17	158	106	1,456	13.7	7
2024	Eagles	13	97	67	1,079	16.1	7
2025	Eagles	15	121	78	1,003	12.9	7
Career	105	816	524	8,029	15.3	56

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