Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown misses Thursday practice due to knee flare-up
A.J. Brown did not attend Thursday practice after a knee flare-up, leaving his availability for the Patriots' Week 8 game against the Dolphins uncertain.
The New England Patriots reported that veteran wide receiver A.J. Brown was absent from Thursday's practice session because of a flare-up of a previous knee injury. The missed practice marks the first full absence since he returned from injured reserve, where he had been limited after recovering from an ankle issue.
NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport said the knee problem puts Brown's status for the upcoming Sunday game against the Miami Dolphins in doubt. The Patriots are expected to make a final decision on his activation before the game, and fantasy managers are advised to monitor updates on Friday.
Brown was activated from injured reserve earlier this week and is slated to suit up for the Patriots' upcoming matchup with the Jets. While he may see a reduced snap count initially, the team intends to incorporate him into the offense as his health permits.