Wide receiver A.J. Brown spoke to the media after his first practice at the Patriots OTA, describing the experience as surreal and reflecting on his lifelong fandom and family ties to the team.
Jun 2, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown speaks at a press conference after practice at the team's OTA at Gillette Stadium .
Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | Eric Canha-Imagn Images, the longtime fan of the New England Patriots, has arrived for his first day with his new team. He took part in the“Just talking to my mom, I was like, ‘Man, I’m still in awe,’” Brown said.
“I’m trying to adjust and walking up the hill with the uniform on, I was like, ‘Man, this is real. ’ Caught myself one point in practice, wasn’t paying attention because I was like, ‘Dang, I’m a Patriot. ’ Just trying to take it all in as much as I can. Obviously, I got back to work quickly.
There’s levels to it, and as I said, I’m enjoying it. Brown also met with the media for the first time after the practice, where he caught just one pass on four snaps. It was a slower day overall, but Brown's fingerprints were clearly evident all day.for two draft picks, including New England's first rounder in 2028. This deal was a long time coming for Brown, who's been a fan of the team since he was a kid.
, who coached Brown during his first three seasons with the Tennessee Titans. The head coach remembers Brown talking about his love for the Patriots as a rookie in 2019, and it never disappeared. Brown's long time love of New England comes from his relationship with a family member. His cousin was a big Pats fan and growing up, Brown wanted to do everything his cousin did.
"The passion came from wanting to be like my big cousin," Brown said at the media availability. "He was a big Patriots fan and I wanted to be like him. As far as I can remember, I was a Patriots fan.
" Jun 2, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown makes a catch during the team's OTA at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | Eric Canha-Imagn Imagesin a rather light day — working through positional drills, including a side session with Mack Hollins and Hunter Henry. Brown pointed out that he is both ecstatic and ready to put on his new uniform and get out on the Gillette Stadium field come fall.
"I'm so excited," Brown said. "I can't wait to get out there in Gillette Stadium ... and make plays and have fun. " Make sure you bookmark New England Patriots on SI for the latest news, exclusive interviews, film breakdowns, and so much more! Jennifer Streeter graduated with a B.A. in journalism from Texas A&M and received her Master of Science from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism.
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