Patriots Teammate Pulls A.J. Brown Away From Gonzalez Scuffle
FOXBOROUGH — A training camp practice at Gillette Stadium turned tense Thursday when a teammate had to step between wide receiver A.J. Brown and cornerback Christian Gonzalez after a heated exchange, according to MassLive. The flare-up capped a physical Day 11 session that Sports Illustrated described as marked by a faltering offense and rising tempers.
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"Patriots teammate had to pull A.J. Brown away after a heated moment with Christian Gonzalez": MassLive reports the wideout and cornerback squared off during Thursday's Day 11 practice before a teammate stepped between them. (read it at https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2026/08/patriots-teammate-had-to-pull-aj-brown-away-after-a-heated-moment-with-christian-gonzalez.html)
"Christian Gonzalez on going against AJ Brown": 98.5 The Sports Hub says the second-year cornerback spoke with reporters after the session about matching up against the Patriots' new top receiver. (read it at https://985thesportshub.com/2026/08/06/christian-gonzalez-on-going-against-aj-brown/)
"Patriots Training Camp Notebook: Offense Falters, Tempers Flare": Sports Illustrated's notebook from Thursday's practice describes a sluggish offensive showing alongside the Brown-Gonzalez flare-up. (read it at https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/onsi/patriots-training-camp-notebook-offense-falters-tempers-flare)
"Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte: 'I Gotta Do What's Best For Me'": Sports Illustrated quotes the receiver discussing his uncertain role as camp competition intensifies. (read it at https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/onsi/patriots-wr-kayshon-boutte-i-gotta-do-what-s-best-for-me)
"Sean McDermott Opens Up on Facing 'Adversity' After Bills Exit; Reveals Plans for NFL Return": Essentially Sports reports the former Buffalo coach discussed his next career move while at Gillette Stadium this week. (read it at https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-bills-sean-mcdermott-opens-up-on-facing-adversity-after-bills-exit-reveals-plans-for-nfl-return/)
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