AJ Brown, now with the New England Patriots, faced an awkward reunion with his former team, the Philadelphia Eagles, during joint training camp practices this week. The wide receiver revealed that there has been no communication between him and former Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts since his departure, highlighting lingering tension following his exit from Philadelphia.

Brown was traded to the Patriots for a pair of future draft picks after an inconsistent 2025 season for both him and the Eagles' offence, amid reports of friction within the team. The joint practices marked one of the first occasions the two former teammates would have crossed paths since the trade, drawing attention to the state of their relationship.