Patriots WR A.J. Brown out for several weeks with ankle injury

New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown is sidelined for Week 2 against the Pittsburgh Steelers due to a high ankle sprain suffered in the season opener against the Seattle Seahawks. Brown has been placed on injured reserve and is expected to miss at least four games, with reports indicating he may be out for six weeks. His absence creates an opportunity for other receivers, Romeo Doubs, who signed a significant contract in the offseason. The Patriots will also rely on veteran Mack Hollins and Kyle Williams to step up in the receiving corps as they prepare for the matchup against the Steelers.

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