A.J. Brown dislocates thumb but continues practice with Patriots
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 6:54 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
During practice on August 3, 2026, A.J. Brown suffered a dislocated thumb while competing with cornerback Christian Gonzalez. Despite the injury, Brown continued to participate, opting to tape the injury and keep practicing. He expressed his determination to push through pain, sharing that he had experienced a similar injury in college but did not miss games that season. The Patriots wide receiver is not expected to miss any time as he prepares for the upcoming season.
- •A.J. Brown dislocated his thumb during practice on August 3.
- •He continued to practice after taping the injury.
- •Brown previously dislocated the same thumb in college.
- •He is expected to have a significant role in the Patriots' offense.
- •No missed time is anticipated due to this injury.
- 6:54 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots Star A.J. Brown Suffers Painful Injury at Practice — Then Refuses to Leave the Field
"Nothing could get A.J. Brown off the practice field today in New England, not even an injury.
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