A.J. Brown faces multi-week absence after ankle injury in season opener

New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown is expected to miss multiple weeks after sustaining a high ankle sprain during the team's season-opening game against the Seattle Seahawks. Reports indicate the injury may sideline him for approximately four weeks. In response to the news, former NFL receiver Chad Johnson publicly suggested a personal remedy from his playing career to accelerate the recovery process. The Patriots now look to Mack Hollins, Romeo Doubs, Demario Douglas, and Hunter Henry to fill the vacancy in the passing game led by quarterback Drake Maye. New England faces a challenging stretch of schedule ahead, with upcoming games against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Buffalo Bills, and Las Vegas Raiders. The team relies on its defensive unit to manage the workload while Brown rehabilitates.

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