A.J. Brown exits season opener with ankle injury for Patriots

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Last updated Sep 17, 2026

A.J. Brown exits season opener with ankle injury for Patriots
Summary

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.

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  • •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.
Latest Updates
  • 3:12 AMYahoo Sports — Patriots receivers say they’re ready to step up with A.J. Brown on injured reserve
  • 12:15 AMYahoo Sports — Patriots receivers say they're ready to step up with A.J. Brown on injured reserve
  • 2:38 PMYahoo Sports — A.J. Brown reportedly expected to miss more than 4 games on injured reserve
  • 5:13 PMYahoo Sports — A.J. Brown likely out six weeks
  • 3:23 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots: Brown getting absolutely cooked by fans after video of OL callout gets released
  • 2:41 PMNFL News — NFL Network: Patriots WR A.J. Brown expected to miss six weeks with high ankle sprain - NFL.com
  • 6:00 PMESPN — Sources: Patriots WR Brown to go on IR, miss at least 4 games
  • 5:03 PMCBS NFL — Patriots WR A.J. Brown headed to injured reserve with high ankle sprain, per report
What they're saying
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Following a disappointing 13-10 defeat in the opening week against the Seattle Seahawks, the New England Patriots have officially placed star wide receiver A.J. Brown on injured reserve due to a high ankle sprain . ESPN’s Adam Schefter has confirmed that this move will sideline the newly acquired playmaker for a minimum of four games. Brown’s […] The post Patriots: Brown getting absolutely cooked by fans after video of OL callout gets released appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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New England Patriots wide receiver A. J. Brown could miss four to six weeks with a right ankle injury. This was reported by Bleacher Report’s Jordan Schultz on Friday evening. This could also mean a short-term stint on IR.Brown hurt his ankle in Wednesday’s season-opener against the Seattle Seahawks. The injury occurred early in the […] The post Patriots Could Lose A.J. Brown for Significant Time: Report appeared first on HEAVY.

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It was a scary moment early in the second half for the New England Patriots. Star wide receiver A.J. Brown left the Week 1 opener against the Seattle Seahawks with an injury. Quarterback Drake Maye was trying to hit Brown on a third down conversion, but Brown became tangled up with a Seahawks defender. He […] The post Patriots WR A.J. Brown Exits Week 1 vs. Seahawks with Injury appeared first on HEAVY.

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