A.J. Brown Joins Patriots, Sparks Outrage

A.J. Brown is joining the New England Patriots for the 2026 NFL season.

Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, expressed his excitement about Brown's move to the Patriots on Wake Up Barstool on June 8.

Portnoy claimed Brown was a big Patriots fan even while playing for other teams.

He stated that Brown was "wasting time" in Philadelphia and with the Titans.

The reasons for Brown's desire to leave Philadelphia aren't entirely clear.

Brown and Eagles' quarterback Jalen Hurts grew apart, according to reports.

Eagles' General Manager Howie Roseman said Brown felt the move was in his and his family's best interest.

Roseman told Eagles insider Dave Spadaro that Brown was "very positive" about his time in Philadelphia.

Portnoy's comment sparked outrage from Eagles fans, who felt it was unfair to say Brown was "wasting time" in Philadelphia.

Brown had a successful stint with the Eagles, catching 88 passes for 1,496 yards and 11 touchdowns in his first season.

He became an All-Pro and helped the Eagles win an NFC Championship.

Eagles fans pointed out Brown's accomplishments, including a Super Bowl ring and multiple Pro Bowl appearances.

They felt Portnoy's comment was disrespectful to Brown's time in Philadelphia.

Some fans warned Patriots fans that Brown can be "toxic" on the sideline if he's not getting the ball.

Others predicted that the Patriots won't get as far with Brown as the Eagles did.

The move has sparked a heated debate among NFL fans, with some defending Portnoy's comment and others criticizing it.

Brown's decision to join the Patriots has been a topic of discussion, with many wondering what led to his desire to leave Philadelphia.

The Patriots are expected to be a strong contender in the 2026 NFL season with Brown on their team.