A.J. Brown sustains ankle injury during Patriots loss to Seahawks

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A.J. Brown sustains ankle injury during Patriots loss to Seahawks
Summary

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.

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  • 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.
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  • 4:02 AMYahoo SportsMike Vrable mum on AJ Brown injury after Patriots’ disastrous Week 1 collapse
  • 3:46 AMYahoo SportsMike Vrabel had no postgame update on A.J. Brown
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New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel was unable to provide an update on the lower leg injury AJ Brown suffered on Wednesday night.

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It's still unclear what kind of injury and recovery Patriots receiver A.J.

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