PositiveRoleSat, August 1, 2026
Brown's expanded deep route tree signals Patriots' offensive role growth.
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A.J. Brown, now with the Patriots, connected with quarterback Drake Maye on their first deep ball in training camp Friday and delivered a one-handed catch in the end zone during 2-on-2 work. Coaches had previously not had Brown running many deeper routes, but Friday marked the first time he got behind the defense with a double move, suggesting an expansion of his route tree and offensive role with New England.
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"Friday marked the first time Brown got behind the defense with a double move (CB Christian Gonzalez closest in coverage), in part because coaches previously didn't have him running many deeper routes, if any at all."
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- A.J. Brown, now with the Patriots, connected with quarterback Drake Maye on their first deep ball in training camp Friday and delivered a one-handed catch in the end zone during 2-on-2 work. Coaches had previously not had Brown running many deeper routes, but Friday marked the first time he got behind the defense with a double move, suggesting an expansion of his route tree and offensive role with New England.
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- STACKED tags this as a positive fantasy football signal for A.J. Brown (WR). Brown's expanded deep route tree signals Patriots' offensive role growth.
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