AJ Brown Shares What's Different About His First Camp With the Patriots
The Patriots' blockbuster trade for A.J. Brown is already paying off in camp. Here's what he said about his new team's mentality.
In a significant move this summer, the New England Patriots acquired star wide receiver A.J. Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles on June 1. The trade involved the Patriots giving up a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round selection. With the addition of Brown, the Patriots now have a true Triple Option Wide Receiver One (WR1), and Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel gets another former Patriot back in his coaching circle.
So far, Brown has demonstrated his competitive nature in training camp, engaging in a heated one-on-one matchup with Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez. Gonzalez attributed the intense battle to their shared competitive drive, highlighting that such rivalries propel them to excel. In an interview on Friday, Brown elaborated on the differences between his first training camp with the Patriots and previous stints with the Eagles and Tennessee.
He expressed that this camp marks his initial experience facing an opponent's defense regularly, with a heightened competitive edge that benefits both teams. The Patriots kick off their preseason against the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday, Aug. 13, at Gillette Stadium, marking the first opportunity for fans to observe Brown live in action, catching passes from rookie quarterback Drake Maye, a pairing eagerly anticipated by Patriots supporters.
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