Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown faces potential four-week injury absence
13 sources • 3 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 11:47 AM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown is expected to miss three to six weeks following a high-ankle sprain sustained in the team's 2026 season opener. The injury occurred during the third quarter of the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on September 9, 2026, when Brown fell awkwardly while running a slant route. The Patriots lost that contest 13-10, with the absence of their lead receiver impacting the offense. Internal discussions are underway regarding whether a short-term injured reserve stint is necessary, which would force the player to remain out for at least four weeks. While the timeline for his return remains under review, the Patriots are navigating his recovery process as the season continues.
- •A.J. Brown suffered a high-ankle sprain in the September 9, 2026, season opener.
- •The injury occurred during the third quarter at Lumen Field in Seattle.
- •Internal reports suggest a recovery timeline of three to six weeks.
- •Patriots staff are weighing a potential short-term injured reserve stint for the receiver.
- •The team lost the season opener to the Seahawks by a 13-10 score.
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"The New England Patriots have just started their season, and they’re missing some key players on offense. A.J. Brown is one of those players after injuring his ankle in their game against the Seattle Seahawks, and he’s expected to miss the next three to six weeks. That means it’s next man up for the Patriots, and Kyle Williams is already ready to […] The post Patriots news: Potential A.J. Brown replacement wants everyone to know 1 thing appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"The New England Patriots could not have lost A.J. Brown at a worse time. Brown was placed on the injured reserve after an MRI diagnosed the high ankle sprain Brown suffered in Wednesday’s 13-10 defeat against the Seattle Seahawks, according to ESPN reporter Adam Schefter. Brown will be sidelined for a minimum of four games, […] The post A.J. Brown Injury Update: Patriots WR to Miss at Least 4 Games With Ankle Sprain appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
"New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown will be sidelined for a minimum of four weeks because he's being placed on injured reserve with a right ankle injury, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press on Friday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team hadn't announced Brown's status. Brown was injured in the second half of New England’s season-opening 13-10 loss at Seattle on Wednesday night.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 10:00 PMPatriots news: Potential A.J. Brown replacement wants everyone to know 1 thing
The New England Patriots have just started their season, and they’re missing some key players on offense. A.J. Brown is one of those players after injuring his ankle in their game against the Seattle Seahawks, and he’s expected to miss the next three to six weeks. That means it’s next man up for the Patriots, and Kyle Williams is already ready to […] The post Patriots news: Potential A.J. Brown replacement wants everyone to know 1 thing appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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Brown suffered a high ankle sprain in Week 1 that will keep him out of the lineup. Who will need to step up for the Patriots in his absence?
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 9:16 PMA.J. Brown heading to injured reserve, will miss at least 4 weeks with ankle injury, AP source says
New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown will be sidelined for a minimum of four weeks because he's being placed on injured reserve with a right ankle injury, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press on Friday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team hadn't announced Brown's status. Brown was injured in the second half of New England’s season-opening 13-10 loss at Seattle on Wednesday night.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 8:35 PMA.J. Brown Injury Update: Patriots WR to Miss at Least 4 Games With Ankle Sprain
The New England Patriots could not have lost A.J. Brown at a worse time. Brown was placed on the injured reserve after an MRI diagnosed the high ankle sprain Brown suffered in Wednesday’s 13-10 defeat against the Seattle Seahawks, according to ESPN reporter Adam Schefter. Brown will be sidelined for a minimum of four games, […] The post A.J. Brown Injury Update: Patriots WR to Miss at Least 4 Games With Ankle Sprain appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 8:23 PMPatriots get bad news regarding A.J. Brown's injury
The New England Patriots will be without star receiver AJ Brown for at least four weeks after he suffered a high ankle sprain in the season opener.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 5:55 PMPatriots place star wide receiver A.J. Brown on injured reserve
The latest A.J. Brown development is a major blow for the Patriots.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 5:41 PMA.J. Brown placed on injured reserve
The Patriots will be missing A.J. Brown for a few weeks.
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Brown is set to miss at least four games after being place on injured reserve. Who will step up for the Patriots?
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 4:46 PMPatriots place A.J. Brown on injured reserve, per report
The injured wide receiver will miss at least four games.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 1:10 AMA.J. Brown Injury Update: Which Games Will Patriots Star Miss After News?
The Patriots' star WR will be out for four major games.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 12:42 AMTimetable on Patriots WR A.J. Brown's ankle injury revealed
The Patriots are expected to be without star wide receiver A.J. Brown for multiple weeks.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 12:33 AMReports: A.J. Brown is expected to miss at least four weeks
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- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 11:54 PMNFL Insider’s report says Pats star A.J. Brown could be out for at least a month
According to NFL Insider Jordan Schultz, sources within the Patriots say that the star could potentially serve a “short-term IR stint,” which would cause Brown to miss at the very least 4 weeks.
- Pats PulpitSep 10, 2026, 11:32 PMA.J. Brown suffered high-ankle sprain against Seahawks, per report - Pats Pulpit
The veteran wide receiver left Wednesday’s game in the third quarter.
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