A.J. Brown exits season opener with ankle injury for Patriots
36 sources • 4 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 3:12 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 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.
- 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
"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.
"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.
"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.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 3:12 AMPatriots receivers say they’re ready to step up with A.J. Brown on injured reserve
Drake Maye spent most of training camp this summer thinking about how the addition of wide receiver A.J. Brown could bring a new dynamic to the Patriots’ offense.
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 12:15 AMPatriots receivers say they're ready to step up with A.J. Brown on injured reserve
Drake Maye spent most of training camp this summer thinking about how the addition of wide receiver A.J. Brown could bring a new dynamic to the Patriots’ offense. Brown left the Patriots’ season-opening 13-10 loss to the defending champion Seattle Seahawks with a high ankle sprain that has since landed him on injured reserve.
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 2:38 PMA.J. Brown reportedly expected to miss more than 4 games on injured reserve
The Patriots wide receiver hurt his ankle last Wednesday and has since been placed on injured reserve.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 5:13 PMA.J. Brown likely out six weeks
Patriots WR A.J. Brown expected to miss six weeks because of ankle injury
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 3:23 PMPatriots: Brown getting absolutely cooked by fans after video of OL callout gets released
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.
- NFL NewsSep 13, 2026, 2:41 PMNFL Network: Patriots WR A.J. Brown expected to miss six weeks with high ankle sprain - NFL.com
- ESPNSep 11, 2026, 6:00 PMSources: Patriots WR Brown to go on IR, miss at least 4 games
The Patriots are placing wide receiver A.J .Brown on injured reserve due to his high ankle sprain, sidelining him for a minimum of four games, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
- CBS NFLSep 11, 2026, 5:03 PMPatriots WR A.J. Brown headed to injured reserve with high ankle sprain, per report
Brown suffered the injury in the third quarter of the season opener against the Seahawks
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 4:54 PMPatriots to make A.J. Brown roster move amid high ankle sprain
This roster move is a major blow to the Patriots right at the start of the year.
- NBCSports.comSep 11, 2026, 4:51 PMPatriots to put A.J. Brown on injured reserve - NBC Sports
Brown will miss at least four games with a high-ankle sprain.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 4:50 PMPatriots to put A.J. Brown on injured reserve
Brown will miss at least four games with a high-ankle sprain.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 2:39 AMPatriots Could Lose A.J. Brown for Significant Time: Report
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.
- ESPNSep 11, 2026, 1:13 AMSource: Patriots WR Brown likely out at least 4 weeks with high ankle sprain
An MRI on the right ankle of A.J. Brown on Thursday confirmed that the New England Patriots' receiver suffered a high ankle sprain in the team's season opener, and he will be out at least four weeks, a source told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 12:05 AMA.J. Brown to miss extended time
Patriots WR A.J. Brown to miss at least four weeks because of Week 1 injury
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 3:57 PMFour ways Drake Maye, Patriots offense can survive A.J. Brown's ankle injury
A.J. Brown, the Patriots' prized wide receiver acquisition of the offseason, had a major early impact in his first game with the team, but he will now miss time after suffering an ankle injury.
- ESPNSep 10, 2026, 3:07 PMSources: Patriots WR Brown believed to have high ankle sprain
Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown, who left Wednesday night's loss to the Seattle Seahawks because of an injury, is believed to have suffered a high-ankle sprain, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 2:23 PMPatriots get concerning injury update on star WR A.J. Brown
NFL insider Ian Rapoport revealed the latest update on Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown's ankle injury.
- NBCSports.comSep 10, 2026, 2:11 PMReport: A.J. Brown believed to have a high-ankle sprain - NBC Sports
More testing will be done to determine Brown's recovery timeline.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 2:01 PMReport reveals new details on severity of Patriots star A.J. Brown’s injury
The Patriots' disappointing loss on Wednesday night wasn't the only bad news.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 2:00 PMFormer Eagles WR A.J. Brown avoids ankle fracture, but could miss games
Former Eagles star A.J. Brown is expected to miss time after suffering a suspected high-ankle sprain in his Patriots debut
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 6:05 AMA.J. Brown injury: What’s latest on wide receiver after Patriots debut cut short?
A.J. Brown was injured in the third quarter of his Patriots debut and did not return.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 5:32 AMA.J. Brown’s much-anticipated Patriots debut takes scary turn
Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown limped off the field in the third quarter and did not return to Wednesday's game.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 5:01 AMPatriots WR A.J. Brown Exits Week 1 vs. Seahawks with Injury
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.
- 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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