Patriots trade for A.J. Brown, snaps No. 1 jersey despite Edelman’s blessing

A Strategic Shift for the Philadelphia Eagles

The New England Patriots acquired three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver A.J. Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles in a trade finalized on June 1, 2026. Following the move, Brown opted to wear the No. 1 jersey, bypassing the No. 11 he famously wore in Philadelphia and Tennessee, despite receiving a blessing from Julian Edelman. A Strategic … Read more