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A.J. Brown Leaves His Patriots Debut with an Ankle Injury

Brown left after three catches for 26 yards and was listed questionable to return while undergoing evaluation in the blue medical tent.

  • On Wednesday night, New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown suffered an ankle injury early in the third quarter of the season opener against the Seattle Seahawks in his first game with the team.
  • Brown joined New England following a blockbuster June 1 trade from the Philadelphia Eagles, where he had recorded four consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons and was a three-time NFL All-Pro.
  • Before exiting, Brown recorded three catches for 26 yards and drew a 34-yard pass interference penalty while battling Seahawks cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett for an incomplete pass in the third quarter.
  • ESPN's Field Yates reported Brown is "questionable to return" following evaluation; Brown walked to the locker room with a pronounced limp to undergo X-rays.
  • If Brown cannot return, Romeo Doubs would likely step into the primary receiver role, while Mack Hollins and DeMario Douglas stand to see increased snaps.
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NFLTradeRumors.co broke the news on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
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