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New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown will be under the microscope next season, which makes the upcoming 2026 season one with major implications for him.
The Associated Press’ Dennis Waszak Jr. named Brown on his list of big-named players in the NFL with something to prove to in 2026.
”The three-time Pro Bowl pick was traded by Philadelphia to New England in June for a 2028 first-round draft pick and a 2027 fifth-rounder,” Waszak said. “Brown, who’s still only 29, had 339 catches for 5,034 yards receiving with 32 touchdowns in four seasons with the Eagles — a tenure also marked by cryptic social media posts and comments that soured his relationship with the franchise, including quarterback Jalen Hurts. In New England, Brown gets a fresh start with his childhood favorite team.”
Brown voiced his displeasure with the Eagles’ offense several times throughout his final two years with the team from 2024-25. Tensions brewed in the locker room as well, which prompted Brown to seek to play for a new team in the offseason.
Now in New England, Brown will be the Patriots’ No. 1 receiver next season. He is facing a big year ahead in 2026 with the potential to record even bigger numbers than the 1,003 receiving yards that he recorded in 2025.
Seeing that the Patriots reached the Super Bowl at the end of last season in a losing effort, taking the team over the top in 2026 is the biggest purpose that Brown serves on the team.
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The Associated Press’ Dennis Waszak Jr. named Brown on his list of big-named players in the NFL with something to prove to in 2026.
”The three-time Pro Bowl pick was traded by Philadelphia to New England in June for a 2028 first-round draft pick and a 2027 fifth-rounder,” Waszak said. “Brown, who’s still only 29, had 339 catches for 5,034 yards receiving with 32 touchdowns in four seasons with the Eagles — a tenure also marked by cryptic social media posts and comments that soured his relationship with the franchise, including quarterback Jalen Hurts. In New England, Brown gets a fresh start with his childhood favorite team.”
Brown voiced his displeasure with the Eagles’ offense several times throughout his final two years with the team from 2024-25. Tensions brewed in the locker room as well, which prompted Brown to seek to play for a new team in the offseason.
Now in New England, Brown will be the Patriots’ No. 1 receiver next season. He is facing a big year ahead in 2026 with the potential to record even bigger numbers than the 1,003 receiving yards that he recorded in 2025.
Seeing that the Patriots reached the Super Bowl at the end of last season in a losing effort, taking the team over the top in 2026 is the biggest purpose that Brown serves on the team.
Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook.
This article originally appeared on Patriots Wire: Is Patriots WR A.J. Brown a player with something to prove in 2026?
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