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TEAM
TALK
- Evan Lazar analyzes A.J. Brown’s first practice and shares other takeaways from OTAs.
- Evan Lazar’s Film Review: Breaking down A.J. Brown’s potential role in the offense. (2 hours)
- Photos: A.J. Brown makes debut at Patriots OTAs.
- Press Conference transcript: Mike Vrabel (Plus 15 min. video)
- Press Conferences: A.J. Brown, Will Campbell, TreVeyon Henderson, and Corey Durden – Ashton Grant, Tony Dews, Todd Downing, and Thomas Brown.
- Patriots Unfiltered: A.J. Brown trade, OTA recap/takeaways, team updates.
LOCAL LINKS
- Mark Daniels gives us 7 takeaways from OTAs as Drake Maye shines and A.J. Brown debuts; More.
- Ethan Hurwitz’ Patriots OTAs Notebook: A.J. Brown makes New England debut, attendance, passing stats, notes on the starting O-line, slot WRs; More.
- Doug Kyed’s OTA Observations: AJ Brown appears, Drake Maye shines, starter leaves early. Play of the Day: Maye finds Henry down the seam. Offensive & Defensive notes; More.
- Alex Barth’s OTA Notebook: A.J. Brown’s debut, more O-line shuffling
- Ethan Hurwitz follows A.J. Brown’s every move at his first practice.
- Mike Reiss highlights an ‘elated’ A.J. Brown on joining the Patriots, excited to move on from the Eagles.
- Jerry Thornton waxes poetic on all the ways AJ Brown is a perfect fit in New England.
- Doug Kyed notes Josh McDaniels said he sees a little bit of Rob Gronkowski in A.J. Brown’s game.
- Clare Cooper discusses the loss of TE Julian Hill for the season and looks at what the future could be at TE
- Doug Kyed points out AJ Brown’s contract is a bargain for now, but questions if it will stay that way.
- Alex Barth suggests the next trade the Patriots should explore: Giants edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux.
- Ethan Hurwitz calls RB Lan Larison a dark horse who should make the roster after OTAs.
- Karen Guregian relays Will Campbell discussing his offseason rehabbing his knee.
- Alex Barth reports the Patriots host three joint practices this summer with the Colts and Eagles.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Albert Breer (SI) NFL Notes: How the Patriots will use A.J. Brown and their receiver group; Plus, the Rams’ process for trading for stars, Jared Verse’s value and more.
- Conor Orr (SI) 100 bold predictions for the 2026 season: From the Super Bowl champion to the performance of new coaches and more: Award winners, breakout candidates and two Hollywood movies.
- Tyler Sullivan (CBS Sports) 100 days until NFL kickoff: 100 facts, questions and storylines for the 2026 season. Patriots included.
- Zachary Pereles (CBS Sports) 100 days until kickoff: The 100 most important players for the 2026 season. A.J. Brown, Christian Gonzalez, Will Campbell, Drake Maye included.
- Joel Corry (CBS Sports) Agent’s Take: Explaining NFL’s post-June 1 designation and biggest cuts this year.
- Seth Walder (ESPN) Football Power Index: 2026 projections, Super Bowl odds. Patriots 14th. Why so low? /Explanation includes “schedule was fortuitous, underdog to Bills, long-shot potential,” … yada yada yada.
- Jori Epstein (Yahoo! Sports) The Patriots called about A.J. Brown for 2 years and were ‘laughed at.’ Now, the ex-Eagles WR is practicing with them.
- Mike Kadlick (SI) Four observations from A.J. Brown’s first day with the Patriots. 1. The Patriots are fired up to have Brown in the building.
- Conor Orr and Albert Breer (SI) Breaking down the A.J. Brown trade, DeVonta Smith’s readiness to be Philly’s top receiver, and how the Pats will make the most of Brown’s talents. (15 min. video)
- Gary Davenport (Bleacher Report) Grading A.J. Brown blockbuster trade between Eagles and Patriots. Pats A-, Eagles B-. /Click for commentary.
- Eric Edholm (NFL.com) 9 NFL teams under the microscope in 2026. Pats, Bills included.
- Josh Edwards (CBS Sports) One undrafted free agent rookie to watch for every team in minicamp, OTAs. Patriots: RB Myles Montgomery, UCF.
- Matt Okada (NFL.com) Seven NFL teams that addressed glaring weaknesses this offseason. No Pats.
