ESPN’s Mike Reiss reports that Patriots WR A.J. Brown’s “connection with QB Drake Maye has been immediate.”

11 June 2026

Maye and Brown have already begun generating highlight plays together against Patriots defenders. Coaches and players from both sides of the ball are highly complimentary of the new receiver, and Brown has taken on a leadership role within the offense. It sounds like things are coming together for Brown and the Patriots. Treat him as a WR2 with upside.