What happened: NBC Sports Philadelphia's Barrett Brooks joined "Early Edition" to offer the Philadelphia perspective on A.J. Brown and the deal that sent the star wide receiver from the Eagles to the Patriots. Brooks broke down what Brown brings to New England's offense after his run in Philadelphia.

Why it matters: Brown is one of the league's most productive receivers, and his arrival reshapes the Patriots' pass-catching corps heading into the 2026 season. The move also ends a months-long trade saga between the Eagles and Patriots that dominated Philadelphia's offseason headlines.

What to watch: Watch how the Patriots integrate Brown into their receiver rotation during offseason workouts, and how the Eagles redeploy the assets acquired in the trade.