A.J. Brown Now Expected to Miss Six Weeks
A.J. Brown is expected to miss six weeks with the high-ankle sprain he suffered in Week 1.
A.J. Brown Injury Update
NEWRLast updated:
A.J. Brown is expected to miss six weeks with the high-ankle sprain he suffered in Week 1.
Current Status
StatusInjured
Injuryhigh-ankle sprain
Practice—
Game status—
Expected returnExpected to miss six weeks
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The six-week projection extends the known multi-game loss of New England's top outside receiver.
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A.J. Brown Injury History
5 updates · Latest September 13, 2026
A.J. Brown Set for Injured Reserve With High-Ankle Sprain
A.J. Brown is set to be placed on injured reserve with a high-ankle sprain and will miss at least four games.
A.J. Brown MRI Confirms High-Ankle Sprain
A.J. Brown's MRI reportedly confirmed a high-ankle sprain in his right ankle. He is expected to miss at least four weeks.
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A.J. Brown Believed to Have High-Ankle Sprain
A.J. Brown is believed to have suffered a high-ankle sprain in his right ankle. X-rays were negative for a fracture, and an MRI on September 10th will determine the severity and recovery timeline.
A.J. Brown Questionable to Return With Right Ankle Injury
A.J. Brown left New England's Week 1 opener in the third quarter with a right ankle injury and was listed as questionable to return.
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