Patriots QB Drake Maye builds chemistry with A.J. Brown in training camp

Drake Maye A.J. Brown Patriots training camp quarterback-receiver chemistry New England Patriots

Quarterback Drake Maye entered his second year with the New England Patriots after a breakout 2025 season in which he completed 72% of his passes for 4,394 yards, 31 touchdowns and eight interceptions, earned a Pro Bowl nod and finished second in MVP voting behind Matthew Stafford. The Patriots, coming off a Super Bowl appearance, added veteran wide receiver A.J. Brown in the offseason, trading a 2028 first‑round pick and a 2027 fifth‑round pick to acquire the former Eagles star. In early training camp, Maye and Brown worked to develop on‑field rapport, with Maye describing the process as “giving him more chances” and Brown emphasizing “non‑stop communication.” Maye hosted a three‑day receivers session in his home state of North Carolina to jump‑start chemistry, and the duo showed rapid improvement, connecting on multiple passes in padded drills. The Patriots also introduced rookie tight end Eli Raridon, but the primary focus of camp coverage has been the Maye‑Brown partnership as the team aims to return to the Super Bowl.

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A.J. Brown · Alijah Vera‑Tucker · Drake Maye · Eli Raridon · Josh McDaniels · Mike Vrabel · New England Patriots

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[● 2 SOURCES] Maye hosted a three‑day receivers session in North Carolina to build chemistry with A.J. Brown. www.centralmaine.com · www.pressherald.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Patriots reached the Super Bowl in the 2025 season. www.centralmaine.com · www.pressherald.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Patriots acquired wide receiver A.J. Brown in the 2025 offseason. www.centralmaine.com · www.pressherald.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Drake Maye completed 72% of his passes in the 2025 season. www.centralmaine.com · www.pressherald.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Stefon Diggs was released by the Patriots in March 2025. www.centralmaine.com · www.pressherald.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Maye threw for 4,394 yards and 31 touchdowns with eight interceptions in 2025. www.centralmaine.com · www.pressherald.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Maye was selected to the Pro Bowl for the second consecutive year. www.centralmaine.com · www.pressherald.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Maye finished second in MVP voting behind Matthew Stafford. www.centralmaine.com · www.pressherald.com
[● 4 SOURCES] The Patriots acquired wide receiver A.J. Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2025 offseason. www.centralmaine.com · www.pressherald.com · www.si.com · www.boston.com