Patriots place A.J. Brown on injured reserve after high ankle sprain

The New England Patriots placed wide receiver A.J. Brown on injured reserve on September 12 following a high ankle sprain sustained in his team debut. Brown suffered the injury during a 13-10 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. League rules require that players on injured reserve miss a minimum of four games. Recent social media images showing Brown wearing a walking boot have circulated as he begins his recovery process. The team expects a return timeline of four to six weeks depending on his rehabilitation progress. While Brown is sidelined, the Patriots look to Romeo Doubs, Mack Hollins, DeMario Douglas, Kyle Williams, and Efton Chism III to maintain production for quarterback Drake Maye.

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