Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown sidelined for at least four weeks with ankle injury
A.J. Brown suffered a high ankle sprain during the Patriots' loss to the Seahawks and is expected to miss a minimum of four weeks, possibly extending to the team's Week 6 matchup.
The New England Patriots will be without star wide receiver A.J. Brown for at least four weeks after an MRI confirmed a high ankle sprain sustained in the third quarter of Wednesday's 13-10 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Brown left the game with his right lower leg injured, was treated on the field and later exited the locker room wearing a walking boot. He had recorded three catches for 26 yards before the injury.
"Brown is expected to miss at least four weeks with the injury," reported NFL Network analyst Ian Rapoport.
The typical recovery period for a high ankle sprain ranges from four to six weeks, raising the possibility that the Patriots could place Brown on injured reserve, which would keep him out for the next four games. New England's next contest is scheduled for Sept. 20, and a four-week absence would likely see Brown return around the Week 6 game against the New York Jets.
The Seahawks also dealt with an injury to quarterback Sam Darnold, who suffered a hip muscle strain but avoided a fracture.