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Coverage dated September 9, 2026 to September 14, 2026

Patriots take ‘next man up’ approach to Brown’s injury

Headline from Union Leader, on the newest of 5 developments

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The Patriots’ passing attack took a significant hit in Wednesday’s season opener when A.J. Brown suffered a high-ankle sprain that is reportedly expected to keep him out for six weeks, but head coach Mike Vrabel doesn’t expect…

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Developments in this update

5 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. A.J. Brown leaves his Patriots debut with an ankle injury

    Headline from WHDH Boston ·

  2. Perry: Why A.J. Brown's high ankle sprain is ‘major concern' for Patriots

    Headline from NBC Boston ·

  3. A.J. Brown’s disastrous start with the Patriots just got even worse

    Headline from NJ.com / Star-Ledger ·

  4. A.J. Brown heading to injured reserve, will miss at least 4 weeks with ankle injury

    Headline from WHDH Boston ·

  5. Newest

    Patriots take ‘next man up’ approach to Brown’s injury

    Headline from Union Leader ·

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  1. NBC Boston

    A.J. Brown suffers ankle injury, leaves Patriots debut in third quarter (opens NBC Boston)

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    NBC Boston's feed description

    A.J. Brown

  2. NBC10 Philadelphia

    A.J. Brown knocked out of first game as a Patriot with lower leg injury (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    Sep 9, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown (1) reacts after an injury during the third quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

  3. Independent Journal Review

    A.J. Brown questionable to return after ankle injury in Patriots opener (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Independent Journal Review's feed description

    Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown left his debut against the Seahawks in the third quarter with an ankle injury and was ruled questionable to return while undergoing further evaluation, after posting three catches for 26 yards and drawing a late first-half DPI.

  4. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    Ex-Eagles WR A.J. Brown suffers injury, limps off in Patriots debut (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    Former Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown suffered an injury in his debut with the Patriots vs. the Seahawks on Wednesday.

  5. WHDH Boston

    A.J. Brown leaves his Patriots debut with an ankle injury (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    SEATTLE (AP) — A.J. Brown injured his right ankle in his New England Patriots debut Wednesday night against Seattle, and the standout receiver was questionable...

  6. Boston

    A.J. Brown exits Patriots’ season opener with ankle injury (opens Boston)

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    Boston's feed description

    A Seattle cornerback appeared to land on Brown's ankle while breaking up a pass.

  7. New York Post

    A.J. Brown exits first game with Patriots in injury nightmare (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver left the field in the third quarter of Wednesday's season opener against the Seahawks to undergo X-rays.

  8. Fox News

    Patriots' AJ Brown exits NFL season opener against Seahawks, ruled out with ankle injury (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    New England Patriots newcomer A.J. Brown walked to the locker room wearing one cleat after receiving medical attention on the field in Week 1.

  9. The Boston Globe

    The Patriots absorbed a tough hit with A.J. Brown’s right ankle injury (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    The season-opener vs. the Seahawks could not have gone any worse after the Patriots saw their big-ticket free agent receiver go down in a 13-10 loss.

  10. New York Post

    A.J. Brown injury update is not great news for Patriots (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The Patriots will be without their newly acquired superstar for at least a few weeks.

  11. The Boston Globe

    Patriots WR A.J. Brown suffered high-ankle sprain in loss to Seahawks, per reports (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Reports say that X-rays did not reveal a fracture, and that Brown will undergo an MRI on Thursday.

  12. WPRI Providence

    A.J. Brown leaves his Patriots debut with ankle injury (opens WPRI Providence)

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    WPRI Providence's feed description

    Patriots coach Mike Vrabel didn’t have an update on Brown’s condition after New England’s 13-10 loss.

  13. UPI

    Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown believed to have high-ankle sprain (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown is believed to have sustained a high-ankle sprain during a Week 1 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.

  14. New Boston Post

    Patriots WR A.J. Brown Believed To Have High-Ankle Sprain (opens New Boston Post)

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    New Boston Post's feed description

    Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown is believed to have suffered a high-ankle sprain in New England’s season-opening loss to Seattle. X-rays were negative, and Brown is set for an MRI.

  15. Newsweek

    AJ Brown Injury Update Emerges for Patriots From NFL Insiders: Report (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    An update on AJ Brown's potential injury for the Patriots arrived a day after New England's disappointing loss.

  16. Union Leader

    Patriots’ A.J. Brown set for more testing after reported high-ankle sprain diagnosis (opens Union Leader)

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    Union Leader's feed description

    The New England Patriots could be without prized offseason addition A.J. Brown for an extended period of time.

  17. WHDH Boston

    Vrabel says A.J. Brown’s Week 2 availability is uncertain after ankle injury (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said Thursday that wide receiver A.J. Brown will undergo more testing following a right ankle injury in the second...

  18. Portland Press Herald

    Patriots receiver A.J. Brown’s status for Week 2 uncertain (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    Brown is scheduled to undergo more testing after suffering an ankle injury in New England's season-opening loss on Wednesday.

  19. Triblive

    Patriots coach Mike Vrabel: WR A.J. Brown’s availability for Week 2 vs. Steelers uncertain (opens Triblive)

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    Triblive's feed description

    FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said Thursday that wide receiver A.J. Brown will undergo more testing after a right ankle injury in the second half of New England’s season-opening 13-10 loss at Seattle.

  20. Newsweek

    Patriots WR AJ Brown to Miss a Significant Amount of Time: Report (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    A new report indicates that New England Patriots WR A.J. Brown could miss a month, or maybe more, with a high-ankle sprain.

  21. NBC Boston

    Patriots place A.J. Brown on IR; star WR to miss at least four games (opens NBC Boston)

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    NBC Boston's feed description

    Sep 9, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown (1) is tended to by trainers after injuring his ankle during the third quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

  22. NBC Boston

    Perry: Why A.J. Brown's high ankle sprain is ‘major concern' for Patriots (opens NBC Boston)

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    NBC Boston's feed description

    A.J. Brown

  23. Boston

    A.J. Brown to reportedly miss at least 4 weeks with high ankle sprain (opens Boston)

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    Boston's feed description

    Brown could miss upcoming games against the Steelers, Jaguars, and Bills.

  24. Fox News

    Patriots star AJ Brown has high ankle sprain as team suffers big blow after brutal Seahawks loss: reports (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Patriots star A.J. Brown's reportedly sustained a high ankle sprain during the team's loss to the Seattle that could sideline him three to six weeks.

  25. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    A.J. Brown’s disastrous start with the Patriots just got even worse (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    Former Eagles star and Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown will miss at least the next four games after suffering an ankle injury in Week 1.

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