Hour 1: AJ Brown to Patriots Reaction, plus The MMQB’s Albert Breer Talks Myles Garrett & More

The NFL's June 1st transaction deadline delivered two seismic trades that reshaped the league's landscape: A.J. Brown was traded from the Eagles to the Patriots, and Myles Garrett was sent from the Browns to the Rams. The Patriots' acquisition of Brown—costing them a 2028 first-round pick—marks a bold offensive upgrade for Drake May, who now has a generational receiver to complement his deep-ball prowess. Meanwhile, the Rams secured Garrett through a months-long, persistent negotiation, trading future picks and a young pass rusher, Jared Verse, to complete the deal. Albert Breer of the MMQB reveals the trade was not a sudden impulse but a calculated, years-long pursuit by the Rams, with the Browns’ decision to delay Garrett’s bonus payment acting as a key catalyst. Behind the scenes, the Eagles’ Howie Roseman used the June 1st window to maximize value, trading Brown for a future pick while avoiding immediate roster disruption. The real story, however, lies in the unspoken tension between Brown and Jalen Hurts—frustration over offensive design, not personal animosity—culminating in Brown’s departure. With both teams rebuilding around new cores, the ripple effects will be felt across the league for years. The episode dissects the strategic brilliance behind the trades: the Rams’ long-term flexibility, the Browns’ youth-driven rebuild, and the Eagles’ masterful use of timing.