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

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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