Patriots coach lists A.J. Brown as questionable for Week 8

Patriots coach lists A.J. Brown as questionable for Week 8

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Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said wide receiver A. J. Brown is listed as questionable for the team's Week 8 matchup against the Miami Dolphins after missing and practices due to a knee flare-up. Brown missed 's practice following the knee issue, and he also was absent from 's session, raising doubts about his availability.

Earlier in the season he returned from a high-ankle sprain but saw reduced production, and he told reporters he remains limited by the ankle injury but will not use it as an excuse. The ankle concerns have lingered since his comeback, prompting Vrabel to keep him on the field despite limited effectiveness. Brown's own comments emphasized his effort to push through the lingering ankle problem.

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A.J. Brown Mike Vrabel Christian Gonzalez New England Patriots Romeo Doubs Mack Hollins

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Foxborough, Massachusetts, United States Chicago, Illinois, United States New York, New York, United States

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October 30, 2026
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Patriots' A.J. Brown Listed as Questionable for Week 8 vs. Dolphins
Patriots' A.J. Brown Listed as Questionable for Week 8 vs. Dolphins

NBC Sports • 30 Oct 18:25

Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said wide receiver A.J. Brown is questionable for the team's Week 8 matchup against the Miami Dolphins after missing two practices with a knee flare-up.

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Patriots' A.J. Brown misses second consecutive practice amid knee flare-up
Patriots' A.J. Brown misses second consecutive practice amid knee flare-up

NBC Sports • 30 Oct 18:04

Wide receiver A.J. Brown was absent from Friday's practice, marking his second missed session as a knee injury flare-up raises doubts about his availability for the Week 8 game against the Dolphins.

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October 29, 2026
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Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown misses practice with knee issue, game status uncertain
Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown misses practice with knee issue, game status uncertain

MassLive • 29 Oct 19:08

Veteran receiver A.J. Brown was absent from Thursday's practice due to a flare-up of a knee injury, leaving his availability for Sunday’s game in Miami unclear.

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A.J. Brown sidelined by recurring knee problem ahead of Dolphins game
A.J. Brown sidelined by recurring knee problem ahead of Dolphins game

NFL.com • 29 Oct 18:57

Wide receiver A.J. Brown missed Thursday's practice due to a flare-up of a knee injury, leaving his availability for Sunday’s matchup against the Miami Dolphins uncertain.

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Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown misses Thursday practice due to knee flare-up
Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown misses Thursday practice due to knee flare-up

NBC Sports • 29 Oct 18:53

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.

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Patriots receiver A.J. Brown says he is pushing through ankle injury
Patriots receiver A.J. Brown says he is pushing through ankle injury

NBC Sports • 29 Oct 13:20

A.J. Brown acknowledged he is still limited by an ankle injury but emphasized he will not use it as an excuse for his recent performance.

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October 28, 2026
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Patriots' A.J. Brown struggles to regain form after ankle injury
Patriots' A.J. Brown struggles to regain form after ankle injury

Boston Sports Journal • 28 Oct 20:10

Wide receiver A.J. Brown has seen reduced production since returning from a high-ankle sprain, prompting coach Mike Vrabel to keep him on the field despite limited effectiveness.

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