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Jalen Hurts, AJ Brown Speak for the First Time Since Trade

Headline from Newsweek, from the development of Aug 19, 2026

Newest development Aug 19, 2026 · 3 reportsEagles All-Pro corner thinks A.J. Brown is even ‘better’ now with the Patriots

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and Patriots wide receiver AJ Brown met on the field after joint practice on Thursday.

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Developments in this update

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  1. Eagles' Quinyon Mitchell Says AJ Brown Looks 'Better' This Year

    Headline from Newsweek ·

  2. Names this update

    Jalen Hurts, AJ Brown Speak for the First Time Since Trade

    Headline from Newsweek ·

  3. Newest

    Eagles All-Pro corner thinks A.J. Brown is even ‘better’ now with the Patriots

    Headline from Boston ·

3 reports not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

16 articles, oldest first.

  1. NBC10 Philadelphia

    A.J. Brown says “all love” with Eagles but he's done talking about past (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

    Published

    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — A.J. Brown emerged from the Patriots’ indoor training facility wearing a blue No. 1 jersey and jogged across a field filled with his former Eagles teammates. Guys he went to battle with. Guys he won a Super Bowl with. He didn’t slow down for any pleasantries.

  2. Philadelphia Inquirer

    A.J. Brown and the Patriots vs. Jalen Hurts and the Eagles is the perfect rivalry for our hot-take age (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

    Published

    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    With the former teammates and friends set to work in opposing huddles this week, let's take a look at the tale of the tape.

  3. Newsweek

    AJ Brown Sends Clear Message to Eagles Fans After Joint Practice (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    AJ Brown has a complicated relationship with Philadelphia Eagles fans following his departure earlier this offseason.

  4. Newsweek

    Jalen Hurts Has Blunt Response to Question About Drake Maye (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles took the field for a joint practice with Drake Maye and the New England Patriots.

  5. Boston

    A.J. Brown, who hasn’t spoken to Jalen Hurts since trade, praises ‘very special’ Drake Maye (opens Boston)

    Published

    Boston's feed description

    "You know asking the question, it’s going to turn negative so let’s not get into that," Brown said when asked about his former quarterback.

  6. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown discussed each other at Wednesday’s joint practice — but didn’t say much (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

    Published

    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Hurts sidestepped any talk of a rift, while Brown said he hadn't talked to his former teammate since being traded to New England.

  7. Philadelphia Inquirer

    ‘Better’ and ‘faster’ A.J. Brown was dominant in a joint practice vs. the Eagles, for whom he still professes his love (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Brown made an impact in the first of two joint practices, hauling in every ball thrown his way in 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 drills.

  8. The Boston Globe

    For one day at least, Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown can’t outrun his past with Jalen Hurts and the Eagles (opens The Boston Globe)

    Published

    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Brown was obviously the main attraction Wednesday, from both Philadelphia and New England perspectives.

  9. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Eagles-Patriots joint practice observations: A.J. Brown shows out, running game finds momentum, Riq Woolen and Jake Elliott struggle (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

    Published

    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    The first of two joint practices with the Patriots brought a mixed bag for the Eagles.

  10. AL.com

    A.J. Brown, Jalen Hurts, DeVonta Smith 'reunite' at joint practice (opens AL.com)

    Published

    AL.com's feed description

    After the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots had their joint practice, it can be safe to say that

  11. Newsweek

    Eagles' Quinyon Mitchell Says AJ Brown Looks 'Better' This Year (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    The Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots took the field in Foxborough for a joint practice on Wednesday.

  12. Fox News

    AJ Brown says there's been silence between him and ex-teammate Jalen Hurts since his move to New England (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    New England Patriots receiver A.J. Brown says he hasn't spoken to Jalen Hurts since his trade but kept things positive at the joint practice.

  13. Boston

    Eagles All-Pro corner thinks A.J. Brown is even ‘better’ now with the Patriots (opens Boston)

    Published

    Boston's feed description

    "He looks a little better. A little faster."

  14. Newsweek

    Jalen Hurts, AJ Brown Speak for the First Time Since Trade (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and Patriots wide receiver AJ Brown met on the field after joint practice on Thursday.

  15. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown connect at Eagles-Patriots joint practices, quieting talk of rift (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

    Published

    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Brown said the former teammates had not spoken since the June 1st trade that sent him from Philly to New England.

  16. Union Leader

    Patriots’ Brown, Eagles’ Hurts connect, quiet talk of rift (opens Union Leader)

    Published

    Union Leader's feed description

    FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Turning his head left and right to scan for onlookers on the sidelines, A.J. Brown ran across the Patriots practice field and only slowed down his trot as he finally approached Jalen Hurts.

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