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.”
— 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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