A.J. Brown Downplays Eagles Rift After 6-Catch Joint Practice
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Updated · ESPN · Aug 19
A.J. Brown Downplays Eagles Rift After 6-Catch Joint Practice
3 articles · Updated · ESPN · Aug 19
Summary
Six completions to A.J. Brown highlighted New England's joint practice with Philadelphia, where the receiver said he still has "a lot of love" for Jalen Hurts and the Eagles.
Brown said he has not spoken with Hurts since his early-June trade and declined to revisit the split, even after reports that frustration over targets against zone coverage helped drive his exit.
One deep catch from Drake Maye against tight coverage underscored Brown's growing chemistry with the Patriots quarterback, whom Brown said is still learning how he sees the game.
Brown posted 1,003 yards in a frustration-filled 2025 season after Eagles highs of 1,496 in 2022 and 1,456 in 2023, then asked for a change of scenery despite winning a Super Bowl in Philadelphia.