The New England Patriots just secured a resounding 42-13 victory over the Carolina Panthers, where young QB Drake Maye achieved a career-high passer rating of 155.6. With nearly 1,000 yards in just four games, Maye is turning heads across the league. However, experts believe that to elevate him to superstar status, the Patriots need to add a “heavyweight weapon” at the wide receiver position.
According to reporter Alex Kay (Bleacher Report), the Patriots should pursue a blockbuster trade: bringing AJ Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles to Foxborough. The proposed deal: the Patriots are willing to part with two second-round draft picks (2026 and 2027) in exchange for the star’s services.
Despite a slow start to the 2025 season (151 yards and 1 touchdown in 4 games), AJ Brown remains a cornerstone of the Eagles’ offense. He leads the team in targets and ranks second in yards, while also boasting over 865 receiving yards in each of his six consecutive seasons—a level of consistency any team would covet.
When asked about the trade rumors, AJ Brown responded: “Going to New England, that’s a team with a rich tradition and players you can’t help but admire. Right now, I’m focused on the next game for the Eagles, but the future… well, you never know what might happen.”
If this trade comes to fruition, the Patriots would possess one of the most formidable wide receiver duos in the NFL: Stefon Diggs in the slot and AJ Brown on the outside. Diggs just proved his worth with 101 yards in the Panthers win, while Brown would bring strength, speed, and explosive playmaking ability.
This would be a massive boost for Drake Maye’s development, transforming him from a promising young QB into a figure capable of leading the Patriots back to the playoffs—and perhaps even further in the AFC.
For now, this remains an analytical proposal. But with the pressure to revive the team in the post-Tom Brady era, the Patriots may strongly consider it. If AJ Brown truly lands in Foxborough, it would undoubtedly be the biggest splash of the NFL season.
