Mike Vrabel focused on NFL Draft, not Patriots trade rumors
A.J. Brown and Kayshon Boutte have been part of recent trade speculation.
PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 04: A. J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles and Head coach Mike Vrabel of the Tennessee Titans hug after the game at Lincoln Financial Field on December 4, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
(Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) | Getty Images The New England Patriots have consistently been linked to trade speculation surrounding Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A. J. Brown this offseason.
That chatter continued this week ahead of the NFL Draft, as ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the most likely scenario will be Brown being traded to the Patriots after June 1. When asked about the most recent report on Tuesday, Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel stuck to the same approach the team has maintained this offseason when asked about Brown. “I think we are going to continue to try to strengthen our team,” said Vrabel, who claimed he did not see the report.
“The first focus is going to be on Thursday night and making sure that we get that right, and then we’ll focus on Friday. Saturday is always an important day. “Just to continue to build our roster.