Patriots activate A.J. Brown from injured reserve before Jets game

The New England Patriots have activated wide receiver A.J. Brown from injured reserve on October 18, 2026, ahead of their Week 6 matchup against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium. Brown had been sidelined for four games due to a high-ankle sprain sustained in the season opener. His return comes as the Patriots look to build on a two-game winning streak, with quarterback Drake Maye recently performing at a high level. Brown's presence may impact the defensive strategies of the Jets, who feature a strong defense under Aaron Glenn. How the Patriots utilize Brown's workload will be a key consideration moving forward, especially with a quick turnaround for their next game against the Chicago Bears.

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