What happened: NFL Network's James Palmer and Hall of Fame receiver Steve Smith Sr. released a video breakdown of how A.J. Brown projects to fit in Josh McDaniels' offense in New England. The segment

Why it matters: Brown is in the process of joining the Patriots, and his fit with Maye is one of the defining questions of New England's offseason. A receiver of Brown's caliber reshapes the target hierarchy and gives a young quarterback a true No. 1 option, raising the stakes on how McDaniels deploys him.

What to watch: Watch for the trade to be formally finalized pending Brown's physical, then for early-camp footage of the Maye-to-Brown connection to gauge chemistry ahead of the 2026 season.