A.J. Brown status uncertain for Week 2 after ankle injury

11 September 2026 · Source balance: Centre

New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown suffered a right ankle injury during the second half of Wednesday's season-opening 13-10 loss to Seattle. Head coach Mike Vrabel announced Thursday that Brown will undergo additional testing to determine the severity of the injury and his availability for the Patriots' Week 2 home opener against Pittsburgh on September 20. Vrabel said he does not know if Brown will be available for next week's game but will update the team once test results come back. Brown left the game early in the third quarter after falling while attempting to catch a pass, with a Seahawks defender's knee contacting his ankle. The injury is significant for New England's offense, as the Patriots traded for the All-Pro receiver from Philadelphia during the offseason. Later reports indicated the injury is a high ankle sprain, which typically requires multiple weeks of recovery.