Patriots links 6/04/26: Pats rank 1st in QB-WR duos, 13th at QB-WR-RB

TEAM TALK

• Alexandra Francisco reports Drake Maye served as honorary chair of 27th Annual Best Buddies Challenge, where Mack Hollins completed a 100-mile bike ride to Cape Cod.
• Highlights: How A.J. Brown spent his first day as a Patriot
• Behind the Scenes: A.J. Brown’s first day as a Patriot. (3 min. video)
• Patriots Catch-22: A.J. Brown trade reaction, OTA recap/takeaways, recent league news/buzz. (2 hours)

LOCAL LINKS

• Ian Logue highlights Josh McDaniels with praise for rookie Caleb Lomu’s versatility and attitude.
• Phil Perry takes a look at where AJ Brown will be aligned, and how will he be used on offense.
• Karen Guregian finds Josh McDaniels already giddy over WR A.J. Brown, his newest chess piece.
• Mark Daniels hears from coaches who know A.J. Brown best, who say he’ll fit right in with Patriots.
• Chris Mason talks about the freakish baseball talent A.J. Brown walked away from to become an NFL superstar.
• Ian Logue reports OL coach Doug Marrone may miss time due to a knee injury that requires surgery. The hope is he will be available when camp opens in July.
• Alex Barth notes Micah Parsons may be back on the field for the Packers-Patriots Week 9 matchup.
• Patriots Daily podcast: Taylor Kyles and Mike Kadlick break down the film on A.J. Brown: What he brings to the table, the potential mismatch problems hie can create for this offense, and more. (34 min.)
• A Clare Perspective podcast: Clare talks all things A.J. Brown with Eagles fan Joshua Hudson. (42 min.)
• Patriots Pass Pass podcast: Mike Giardi and Andrew Callahan discuss whether A.J. Brown is the best receiver the Patriots have had since Randy Moss; More. (11 min.)
• Patriots Daily podcast: Taylor Kyles and Mike Kadlick on the overcrowded receiver room, Kayshon Boutte wanting out, and how the Pats don’t need Stefon Diggs. (5 min.)

NATIONAL NEWS

• Charean Williams (ProFootballTalk) A.J. Brown says his knees are fine: Nothing to worry about.
• Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Did the Patriots overpay for A.J. Brown? /Florio takes the air out of Ben Volin’s insinuation.
• Dan Graziano (ESPN) Early trade deadline candidates to move. WR Kayshon Boutte included.
• Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Will Campbell: I feel I did a good job rebuilding strength in my knee.
• Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Report: Kayshon Boutte interested in a trade.
• Albert Breer (SI) NFL Mailbag: What a potential Aaron Donald return could look like; Plus, what Aaron Glenn needs to prove in Year 2 with the Jets, the A.J. Brown trade and more.
• Garrett Podell (CBS Sports) Ranking the NFL’s top new QB-WR duos entering 2026 season: Patriots tandem leads the way.
• Matt Verderame (SI) Ranking the NFL’s best offensive triplets for 2026. Patriots 13th – Drake Maye, TreVeyon Henderson, A.J. Brown. /Click for commentary.
• Gilberto Manzano (SI) Ranking the NFL’s 32 backup QBs of 2026. No. 28 Tommy DeVito.
• Matt Verderame (SI) Early [Super...