{"id":841086,"date":"2026-03-29T15:26:24","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T15:26:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/841086\/"},"modified":"2026-03-29T15:26:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T15:26:24","slug":"joint-practices-in-foxborough-eagles-and-revived-patriots-eye-preseason-reunion-with-an-a-j-brown-twist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/841086\/","title":{"rendered":"Joint Practices in Foxborough? Eagles and Revived Patriots Eye Preseason Reunion With An A.J. Brown Twist"},"content":{"rendered":"

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni <\/a>has had preliminary discussions with his New England counterpart, Mike Vrabel, about the possibility of joint practices during training camp this summer, ahead of a preseason game, likely in Foxborough, according to ESPN\u2019s Mike Reiss.<\/p>\n

Quick-hit thoughts\/notes around the Patriots and NFL (Romeo Doubs; staff moves into stunning New Balance Athletics Center; setting up NFL meeting in AZ; preliminary talks for joint practice; eyes on Tigers, developmental QBs; Patriots Hall meeting etc.) https:\/\/t.co\/foZOAP4lvT<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) March 29, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

The two organizations had a similar setup before Philadelphia\u2019s Super Bowl LIX-winning season.<\/a> <\/p>\n

That was pre-Vrabel in New England, when the Patriots were in the midst of a rebuild. Last season, the Patriots rebounded in historic fashion, improving from 4-13 to 14-3 for a 10-win turnaround. They won the AFC Championship before falling to Seattle in Super Bowl LX.<\/p>\n

There are two other notable tweaks to the potential joint sessions between the Eagles and Patriots.<\/p>\n

New England has officially moved into its state-of-the-art New Balance Athletics Center last week, after previously housing its offices inside Gillette Stadium. <\/p>\n

The 160,000-square-foot facility sits next to Gillette and overlooks the team\u2019s practice fields and is a massive upgrade for the Pats.<\/p>\n

Changing Sides?\"A.J.<\/p>\n

Jan 11, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) celebrates first down against the San Francisco 49ers during the first quarter in an NFC Wild Card Round game at Lincoln Financial Field. | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

The far more intriguing aspect, however, is which team All-Pro receiver A.J. Brown would be practicing for.<\/p>\n

The Eagles star has been a central figure in trade rumors this offseason, something tied to Brown’s issues with a run-heavy offense. The Patriots have shown the strongest interest in the superstar and still have a need for a game-changing wideout who could help emerging quarterback Drake Maye after even the signing of Romeo Doubs. <\/p>\n

Brown and Vrabel are close from their shared time in Tennessee, and talk of a Brown trade is likely to gain momentum again after June 1, when the Eagles can spread out a significant $40 million-plus salary-cap hit over two years.<\/p>\n

The organizations would need NFL approval for any joint practices in August, but that\u2019s generally a straightforward process. Teams also prefer to minimize travel when possible, which makes geographically convenient matchups like the Eagles and Patriots a common one.<\/p>\n