Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown exits Seahawks game with ankle injury

New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown was taken out of the season-opening matchup against the Seattle Seahawks in the third quarter after an ankle injury required further evaluation. The Patriots did not provide an update on his condition after the game.

Brown recorded three receptions for 23 yards before exiting. He was involved in a third-down flea-flicker play that resulted in a defensive pass-interference penalty and set up the team's only first-half touchdown.

The duration of Brown's absence is unclear, though ankle injuries can keep players sidelined for several weeks. In his absence, rookie Romeo Doubs became the Patriots' leading receiver, though he was held without a catch on three targets and dropped a wide-open pass in the fourth quarter. Quarterback Drake Maye threw his second interception of the night shortly thereafter.