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Updated · Bleacher Report · Sep 10
A.J. Brown Exits Patriots Debut With Ankle Injury in 13-10 Loss to Seahawks
Updated
Updated · Bleacher Report · Sep 10

A.J. Brown Exits Patriots Debut With Ankle Injury in 13-10 Loss to Seahawks

3 articles · Updated · Bleacher Report · Sep 10

Summary

  • A.J. Brown was ruled out for the rest of New England’s 13-10 season-opening loss after injuring his ankle in the third quarter of his Patriots debut.
  • The injury came while Brown battled Seahawks cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett for an incomplete pass; he later underwent X-rays and left the locker room in a boot on his right foot.
  • Mike Vrabel said after the game he had no update on Brown’s condition. Before exiting, Brown caught 3 of 4 targets for 26 yards.
  • Brown arrived in New England in a June 1 trade that cost the Patriots a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-rounder, raising the stakes around his availability for Week 2 against Pittsburgh on Sept. 20.

Insights

Will A.J. Brown's sudden ankle injury completely derail the Patriots' high-stakes offensive rebuild around quarterback Drake Maye?
With major stars exiting early, which team will successfully adapt to survive this chaotic and bruising Super Bowl rematch?