Mike Vrabel Pushes Back on Concerns About AJ Brown
Summary
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said the team is confident in wide receiver A.J. Brown’s health, despite reports that another team avoided trading for him due to injury worries. Brown had some injuries last season but performed well and is expected to be a key player for the Patriots.Key Facts
- The Los Angeles Rams reportedly did not trade for A.J. Brown because of concerns about his injuries.
- Patriots coach Mike Vrabel disagrees and says the Patriots trust Brown’s physical condition.
- Brown had hamstring and knee injuries last season and missed two games.
- In 2025, Brown caught 78 passes for 1,003 yards and scored 7 touchdowns.
- Brown is 29 years old and this is his seventh season playing in the NFL.
- He was traded from the Philadelphia Eagles to the Patriots in a major deal.
- Brown will be the top target for Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, who is entering his third NFL season.
- The Patriots will start their 2026 season with a Super Bowl rematch against the Seattle Seahawks on September 9.
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