A.J. Brown sustains ankle injury during Patriots loss to Seahawks
6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 6:38 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Patriots receiver A.J. Brown left Wednesday's 13-10 loss against the Seahawks in the third quarter after sustaining an ankle injury. The injury occurred while Brown attempted to catch a low pass from Drake Maye on a third-down play. Seahawks cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett landed on Brown's lower leg while defending the pass. After remaining on the ground momentarily, Brown limped off the field and received an evaluation in the sideline medical tent before heading to the locker room. Head coach Mike Vrabel provided no update on the severity of the injury or the recovery timeline following the game. Brown finished his Patriots debut with three receptions for 26 yards on four targets.
- •A.J. Brown sustained an ankle injury early in the third quarter.
- •The injury occurred during a 13-10 loss to the Seahawks on Wednesday.
- •Mike Vrabel did not provide a postgame update on Brown's condition.
- •Brown recorded three receptions for 26 yards before exiting the game.
- 6:38 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots coach Mike Vrabel says A.J. Brown's Week 2 availability is uncertain after ankle injury
- 6:19 PMNBCSports.com — Mike Vrabel: A.J. Brown still undergoing tests, unsure of Week 2 availability - NBC Sports
- 5:43 PMYahoo Sports — Mike Vrabel makes statement on A.J. Brown after latest injury report
- 5:29 PMYahoo Sports — Mike Vrabel: A.J. Brown still undergoing tests, unsure of Week 2 availability
- 4:02 AMYahoo Sports — Mike Vrable mum on AJ Brown injury after Patriots’ disastrous Week 1 collapse
- 3:49 AMNBCSports.com — Mike Vrabel had no postgame update on A.J. Brown - NBC Sports
- 3:46 AMYahoo Sports — Mike Vrabel had no postgame update on A.J. Brown
"Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said Thursday that wide receiver A.J. Brown will undergo more testing following a right ankle injury in the second half of New England’s season-opening 13-10 loss at Seattle. “I don’t know if he’ll be available going forward here for the next week, but we’ll see,” Vrabel said. Brown left Wednesday night's game early in the third quarter following an incomplete pass from Drake Maye.
"New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel was unable to provide an update on the lower leg injury AJ Brown suffered on Wednesday night.
"Patriots coach Mike Vrabel commented on A.J. Brown's injury following a reported high ankle sprain.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 6:38 PMPatriots coach Mike Vrabel says A.J. Brown's Week 2 availability is uncertain after ankle injury
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said Thursday that wide receiver A.J. Brown will undergo more testing following a right ankle injury in the second half of New England’s season-opening 13-10 loss at Seattle. “I don’t know if he’ll be available going forward here for the next week, but we’ll see,” Vrabel said. Brown left Wednesday night's game early in the third quarter following an incomplete pass from Drake Maye.
- NBCSports.comSep 10, 2026, 6:19 PMMike Vrabel: A.J. Brown still undergoing tests, unsure of Week 2 availability - NBC Sports
While a report indicated Patriots receiver A.J.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 5:43 PMMike Vrabel makes statement on A.J. Brown after latest injury report
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel commented on A.J. Brown's injury following a reported high ankle sprain.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 5:29 PMMike Vrabel: A.J. Brown still undergoing tests, unsure of Week 2 availability
While a report indicated Patriots receiver A.J.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 4:02 AMMike Vrable mum on AJ Brown injury after Patriots’ disastrous Week 1 collapse
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel was unable to provide an update on the lower leg injury AJ Brown suffered on Wednesday night.
- NBCSports.comSep 10, 2026, 3:49 AMMike Vrabel had no postgame update on A.J. Brown - NBC Sports
It's still unclear what kind of injury and recovery Patriots receiver A.J.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 3:46 AMMike Vrabel had no postgame update on A.J. Brown
It's still unclear what kind of injury and recovery Patriots receiver A.J.
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