What happened: Brown joined New England in a June trade. He said this week that he is 90% of the way toward learning the Patriots' offense.
Why it matters: The proposed volume would immediately place Brown at the center of the passing plan. It would also test how quickly the new partnership translates from training camp to games.
By the numbers: Brown enters 2026 with 524 catches, 8,029 yards and 56 touchdowns in 105 regular-season games.
What to watch: Training-camp usage and the opening game plan will show whether New England approaches that workload.