Breer: Patriots ‘inquired’ about AJ Brown trade to Eagles originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown caused a social media frenzy Thursday afternoon after changing his profile photo to a photo of New England Patriots legend Tom Brady, with many fans seeing the profile update as a possible hint that he could be on his way.
After noticing the controversy created by a simple profile photo change, Brown cleared the air with a post on was reminded after recently going to The dynasty documentary on Apple TV+. Brown also grew up primarily as a Patriots fan.
TB12 is my favorite player ever.
I watch Dynasty and it brought back some memories from my childhood.
Go look up what he did in 2015 when he was doubted/disrespected.
Yes, I see the disrespect.
Motivated… yes. That is it
I hadn’t thought about changing my pfp to the best one…— AJ BROWN (@1kalwaysopen_) April 18, 2024
Patriots fans shouldn’t get excited about Brown’s profile photo change.
Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated reported Thursday on NBC Sports Boston’s Arbella Early editionwhich you can watch in the video player above, that the Patriots did indeed inquire about the Pro Bowl receiver, but were told he was unavailable.
“Philadelphia has been getting questions about AJ Brown,” said Breer, who later confirmed the Patriots were one of the teams investigating. “They’ve shut them all down and told other teams he’s not available.”
The Patriots had a chance to draft Brown in 2019, but they decided to select Arizona State wide receiver N’Keal Harry with the last pick in the first round. The Titans ultimately took Brown in the second round. Tennessee traded him to the Eagles in 2022.
Last October, an interview from 2020 resurfaced where Brown claimed to have cried when the Patriots passed on him in the draft in favor of Harry.
“I left everyone at the house and went home,” Brown said. “I went into the closet and cried my eyes out.”
The 26-year-old star recorded a career-high 106 receptions for 1,456 yards and seven touchdowns in 17 games for the Eagles last season.
