A.J. Brown shares childhood Patriots photos after trade to New England

A.J. Brown’s move to the New England Patriots already felt like a full-circle moment. Then the former Eagles star added another layer to the story. Shortly after being traded to New England, Brown shared photos on social media that appeared to show him as a young child and a toddler wearing Patriots gear, reinforcing his long-documented admiration for the franchise and its legendary quarterback, Tom Brady.

The photos quickly gained attention across social media, but not solely because of Brown’s fandom.

Some fans immediately questioned the timeline.