A.J. Brown exits season opener with ankle injury for Patriots
7 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 3:55 AM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown was ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's season opener against the Seattle Seahawks. Brown sustained the injury during the third quarter when Seattle cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett landed on his ankle during an incomplete pass play. At the time of his departure, the Patriots held a 10-3 lead in the early fourth quarter. Before exiting the game, Brown recorded three catches for 26 yards on four targets. There is no additional information regarding the severity of the injury or his status for future games at this time.
- •A.J. Brown suffered an ankle injury in the third quarter against the Seattle Seahawks.
- •The Patriots held a 10-3 lead early in the fourth quarter when Brown was ruled out.
- •Brown recorded three receptions for 26 yards before exiting the game.
- •The injury occurred after Seattle cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett landed on Brown's ankle.
- 4:31 AMESPN — Brown hobbles off with ankle injury, later ruled out in Patriots debut
- 3:38 AMYahoo Sports — A.J. Brown’s Patriots debut cut short as star receiver suffers worrying ankle injury
- 3:07 AMCBS NFL — Patriots' A.J. Brown injures ankle, ruled out for rest of season opener
- 2:53 AMYahoo Sports — A.J. Brown will not return to season opener
- 2:43 AMYahoo Sports — A.J. Brown downgraded to out with ankle injury
"Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown left Wednesday night's 13-10 loss to the Seahawks early in the third quarter with a right ankle injury and did not return.
"A. J. Brown’s New England Patriots debut was cut short after the star wide receiver suffered an ankle injury against the Seattle Seahawks.
"The Patriots will not have their star receiver for the rest of Wednesday's season opener against the Seahawks.
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External links- ESPNSep 10, 2026, 4:31 AMBrown hobbles off with ankle injury, later ruled out in Patriots debut
Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown left Wednesday night's 13-10 loss to the Seahawks early in the third quarter with a right ankle injury and did not return.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 3:38 AMA.J. Brown’s Patriots debut cut short as star receiver suffers worrying ankle injury
A. J. Brown’s New England Patriots debut was cut short after the star wide receiver suffered an ankle injury against the Seattle Seahawks.
- CBS NFLSep 10, 2026, 3:07 AMPatriots' A.J. Brown injures ankle, ruled out for rest of season opener
Brown limped off slowly and went to the locker room for X-rays
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 2:53 AMA.J. Brown will not return to season opener
Patriots WR A.J. Brown ruled out for remainder of opener with an ankle injury
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 2:43 AMA.J. Brown downgraded to out with ankle injury
The Patriots will not have their star receiver for the rest of Wednesday's season opener against the Seahawks.
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