Patriots set to activate A.J. Brown and Christian Gonzalez as practice windows open
New England Patriots announced that A.J. Brown and cornerback Christian Gonzalez will begin practicing this week, while other injured players remain sidelined.
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said on Wednesday that A.J. Brown’s 21-day practice window is opening, allowing the wide receiver to resume team activities after missing the last four games with an ankle sprain sustained in the season-opening loss to Seattle. Brown had recorded three receptions for 26 yards before exiting the game.
Vrabel also confirmed that cornerback Christian Gonzalez will practice on Wednesday following a two-game absence due to a shoulder injury; he did not participate in any drills last week. Cornerback Carlton Davis, who is dealing with a neck issue, is not expected to return to practice at that time.
Offensive tackle Marcus Bryant will have his own 21-day practice window opened as he comes off injured reserve. The coach added that decisions on running back TreVeyon Henderson and offensive tackle Will Campbell will likely be delayed until the weekend, with the possibility of placing them on injured reserve and missing the next four games.