Patriots place A.J. Brown on IR, project six-week recovery

Patriots place A.J. Brown on IR, project six-week recovery

The New England Patriots said on NFL. com that wide receiver A. J.

Brown, who was placed on injured reserve after a high-ankle sprain in the season-opening loss, is expected to miss about six weeks. Earlier, the team moved Brown to IR, sidelining him for at least four games, after confirming a high-ankle sprain that would keep him out a minimum of four weeks, according to PhillyVoice and NBC Sports. Brown had left the Week 1 game against the Seattle Seahawks in the third quarter with three catches, wearing a walking boot, as reported by Fox News, Boston Herald and Yahoo Sports, and teammates noted he remained in good spirits.

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NFL Network: Patriots WR A.J. Brown expected to miss six weeks with high ankle sprain
NFL Network: Patriots WR A.J. Brown expected to miss six weeks with high ankle sprain

NFL.com • 13 sept. 14h41

Wide receiver A.J. Brown was placed on injured reserve after a high-ankle sprain in the season-opening loss, and is projected to be sidelined for about six weeks.

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Pats Pulpit • 11 sept. 18h21

New England put wide receiver A.J. Brown on injured reserve after a high-ankle sprain and signed defensive tackle DaQuan Jones to a one-year deal, reshaping the roster ahead of the season.

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Report: Patriots placing WR A.J. Brown on IR
Report: Patriots placing WR A.J. Brown on IR

PhillyVoice • 11 sept. 17h47

The New England Patriots have moved A.J. Brown to injured reserve after an ankle injury in Week 1, sidelining him for at least four games.

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Patriots to put A.J. Brown on injured reserve
Patriots to put A.J. Brown on injured reserve

NBC Sports • 11 sept. 16h51

The New England Patriots will put wide receiver A.J. Brown on injured reserve after a high-ankle sprain, sidelining him for at least four games.

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NFL injury tracker Week 1: Latest news, fantasy implications as Tua Tagovailoa (oblique) day-to-day, Brock Bowers (knee) expected to miss time
NFL injury tracker Week 1: Latest news, fantasy implications as Tua Tagovailoa (oblique) day-to-day, Brock Bowers (knee) expected to miss time

Yahoo Sports • 11 sept. 15h15

Several key players sustained injuries in Week 1, including a 49ers rookie wide receiver, Patriots star A.J. Brown and a defensive standout who saw limited statistical impact.

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Rap: A.J. Brown (ankle) out at least four weeks
Rap: A.J. Brown (ankle) out at least four weeks

NBC Sports • 11 sept. 14h05

New England wide receiver A.J. Brown suffered a high-ankle sprain and will miss a minimum of four weeks, prompting the Patriots to lean on Mack Hollins, Romeo Doubs and Demario Douglas.

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Patriots WR A.J. Brown expected to miss at least 4 weeks with high ankle sprain
Patriots WR A.J. Brown expected to miss at least 4 weeks with high ankle sprain

Yahoo Sports • 10 sept. 23h55

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.

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Mike Vrabel: A.J. Brown still undergoing tests, unsure of Week 2 availability
Mike Vrabel: A.J. Brown still undergoing tests, unsure of Week 2 availability

NBC Sports • 10 sept. 18h19

New England head coach Mike Vrabel said the team is still testing wide receiver A.J. Brown after a high-ankle injury and did not confirm his status for the upcoming Week 2 game.

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A.J. Brown Injury Update For Fantasy Football: Add Romeo Doubs, DeMario Douglas Value & More
A.J. Brown Injury Update For Fantasy Football: Add Romeo Doubs, DeMario Douglas Value & More

FantasyLife • 10 sept. 14h26

Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown suffered a high-ankle sprain and is expected to miss 2-4 weeks, prompting fantasy owners to consider alternatives such as Romeo Doubs and DeMario Douglas.

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Report: A.J. Brown believed to have a high-ankle sprain
Report: A.J. Brown believed to have a high-ankle sprain

NBC Sports • 10 sept. 14h11

A.J. Brown left the Patriots’ 13-10 loss to Seattle after injuring his ankle, and doctors will perform an MRI to assess the injury.

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Patriots WR A.J. Brown ruled out vs. Seahawks with ankle injury

The New York Times • 10 sept. 06h11

A.J. Brown left the Patriots' season-opening loss to Seattle in the third quarter after sustaining an ankle injury, and his availability for upcoming games remains uncertain.

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What we know about Patriots WR wearing a walking boot
What we know about Patriots WR wearing a walking boot

Boston Herald • 10 sept. 04h51

A.J. Brown left the Patriots’ loss to Seattle in a walking boot due to an ankle injury and is expected to miss time, while teammates said he remained in good spirits.

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Mike Vrabel had no postgame update on A.J. Brown
Mike Vrabel had no postgame update on A.J. Brown

NBC Sports • 10 sept. 03h49

Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown left the game with an ankle injury and has not returned, with coach Mike Vrabel saying no update is available on his condition.

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Patriots' AJ Brown exits NFL season opener against Seahawks, ruled out with ankle injury
Patriots' AJ Brown exits NFL season opener against Seahawks, ruled out with ankle injury

Fox News • 10 sept. 02h55

New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown was forced out of the season-opening matchup against the Seattle Seahawks in the third quarter due to an ankle injury, ending his debut with three receptions.

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Patriots WR A.J. Brown leaves season-opening loss to Seahawks with ankle injury
Patriots WR A.J. Brown leaves season-opening loss to Seahawks with ankle injury

Yahoo Sports • 10 sept. 02h42

New England wide receiver A.J. Brown left the opening game against Seattle after sustaining an ankle injury, and the Patriots fell 13-10.

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Patriots WR A.J. Brown leaves season opener with ankle injury
Patriots WR A.J. Brown leaves season opener with ankle injury

Yahoo Sports • 10 sept. 02h15

New England wide receiver A.J. Brown left the opening game against Seattle after sustaining an ankle injury, ending his participation in the contest.

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A.J. Brown questionable to return with an ankle injury
A.J. Brown questionable to return with an ankle injury

NBC Sports • 10 sept. 02h09

Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown left the game with an ankle injury and is doubtful to return, while teammate Hunter Henry was cleared after a concussion check.

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