A.J. Brown trade: What Patriots are getting in wide receiver and how he'll help Drake Maye

The New England Patriots have acquired wide receiver A.J. Brown in a trade, pairing him with young quarterback Drake Maye. Brown's statistics declined in 2024, though context suggests his performance was impacted by factors beyond raw numbers. The move is seen as a significant offensive addition aimed at accelerating Maye's development as the Patriots' franchise quarterback.