Drake Maye Draws Parallels Between A.J. Brown and Stefon Diggs Amid Potential Reunion Talks

FOXBOROUGH, Mass — A.J. Brown, fresh from his trade to the New England Patriots, has already made an impression on quarterback Drake Maye within his first week with the team. In a recent media session, Maye expressed his enthusiasm, noting that Brown has been a "great teammate so far." He drew comparisons to Stefon Diggs, highlighting the former player’s contributions during the 2025 season.

“He knows what it’s like to win and he adds something in that room that we’ve kind of been looking for,” Maye remarked about Brown. “I think Steph provided for us last year, and there’s been guys that are growing in the roles, but just coming in with that stature and his ability and his size and just the respect that you walk in there with that kind of Steph had. A.J.’s got it, too.”

Speculation has been rife regarding the possibility of reuniting with Diggs, despite Brown's recent arrival. When asked about this potential move, Patriots coach Mike Vrabel stated, “I would not say anything is off the table. We would want to add anybody that could help us.” Though he acknowledged the current satisfaction with the team's receiver lineup, he left the door open for future possibilities.

Vrabel also expressed his appreciation for Diggs, stating, “I appreciate Stefon as a person, as a player and what he did for us last year. I value that. He helped us win football games, helped us get to where we got.” However, he emphasized that at present, re-engaging with Diggs isn’t a focus for the team.

The Patriots are navigating a pivotal season, and both Brown's recent addition and any potential moves regarding Diggs could play a significant role in shaping the team's trajectory.