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A.J. Brown sustains ankle injury during Patriots debut against Seahawks

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Last updated Sep 11, 2026

A.J. Brown sustains ankle injury during Patriots debut against Seahawks
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Patriots receiver A.J. Brown exited Wednesday's season opener against the Seahawks during the third quarter after sustaining an ankle injury. Making his official debut for New England, the wide receiver recorded three catches for 26 yards before his departure. Brown served as the team's leading receiver during his limited time on the field, though he did not register a touchdown. He contributed to the offensive effort by drawing a 34-yard pass interference penalty that set up the Patriots' first-half touchdown. New England relied primarily on its run game to navigate a defensive matchup against Seattle. The team now awaits further updates on Brown's physical status following his early exit from the contest.

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  • •A.J. Brown recorded three receptions for 26 yards in his Patriots debut.
  • •The receiver left the game in the third quarter due to an ankle injury.
  • •Brown drew a 34-yard pass interference penalty to help set up a touchdown.
  • •New England faced the Seahawks in a Super Bowl rematch on Wednesday.
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On Wednesday evening, the New England Patriots started their season with a whimper by squandering a 10-0 second-half lead and losing to the Seattle Seahawks in a Super Bowl rematch on the road. Drake Maye got off to a hot start but finished in ugly fashion, tossing three interceptions, all of which came in the fourth quarter, en route to the loss. […] The post A.J. Brown injury: Romeo Doubs better get it together or Drake Maye is cooked appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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A.J. Brown's trade to the Patriots this offseason provided a fresh start for the receiver, an opportunity to play alongside a dynamic young quarterback and a reunion with the coach he began his career with in Tennessee. Brown exited early with a right ankle injury, and Drake Maye threw three interceptions without him. Brown will have further evaluation and testing in the coming days before his status for New England's Sept. 20 home opener against Pittsburgh is known.

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All offseason long, the Philadelphia Eagles watched Jalen Hurts get called the inferior quarterback to the New England Patriots passer, Drake Maye. The comparisons started because the disgruntled AJ Brown forced a trade from Philadelphia to New England. When Drake Maye struggled in his Week 1 game against the Seattle Seahawks, it was a feel-good […] The post Ex-NFL QB Makes Strong Jalen Hurts Claim While Going Off On Drake Maye appeared first on HEAVY.

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