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Coverage dated October 14, 2026 to October 19, 2026

AJ Brown struggles in his return for Patriots after missing 4 games with a high ankle sprain

Headline from WPRI Providence, from the development of Oct 18, 2026

Newest development Oct 19, 2026 · 3 reportsPatriots QB Drake Maye Gets Honest About AJ Brown's Drop-Filled Game

It was anything but smooth for A.J. Brown in his return to the New England Patriots on Sunday.

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  1. Patriots-Jets preview: Why Brown could be an immediate factor if active

    Headline from NBC Boston ·

  2. Names this update

    AJ Brown struggles in his return for Patriots after missing 4 games with a high ankle sprain

    Headline from WPRI Providence ·

  3. Newest

    Patriots QB Drake Maye Gets Honest About AJ Brown's Drop-Filled Game

    Headline from Newsweek ·

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14 articles, oldest first.

  1. WPRI Providence

    Patriots' AJ Brown practices for 1st time since going on IR; Christian Gonzalez also back on field (opens WPRI Providence)

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    WPRI Providence's feed description

    Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown is a step closer to returning to game action.

  2. WHDH Boston

    Patriots’ A.J. Brown practices for 1st time since going on IR; Christian Gonzalez also back on field (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown is a step closer to returning to game action. Brown was back on the practice field...

  3. Newsweek

    Drake Maye Makes Feelings Clear on AJ Brown's Patriots Return (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Patriots quarterback Drake Maye reacted to teammate AJ Brown's return to practice after missing five games with an injury.

  4. Newsweek

    Patriots WR AJ Brown Addresses Uncertain Playing Status for Jets Game (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    AJ Brown addressed his uncertain playing status ahead of the New England Patriots' matchup against the New York Jets.

  5. NBC Boston

    Patriots-Jets preview: Why Brown could be an immediate factor if active (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) leaves the field after warm ups with linebacker Namdi Obiazor (48) before a game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

  6. NBC Boston

    A.J. Brown's drops a major letdown in sloppy win for Patriots (opens NBC Boston)

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    NBC Boston's feed description

    A.J. Brown

  7. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Patriots' A.J. Brown returns from IR after missing 4 games with ankle injury (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Patriots wide receiver A

  8. Portland Press Herald

    A.J. Brown struggles in return to Patriots in win over Jets (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    Brown, who missed 4 weeks with an ankle injury, had 3 catches and 3 drops.

  9. WHDH Boston

    A.J. Brown struggles in his return for Patriots after missing 4 games with a high ankle sprain (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — It was anything but smooth for A.J. Brown in his return to the New England Patriots on Sunday. The prized offseason...

  10. New York Post

    What A.J. Brown blamed for brutal dropped-filled return to Patriots (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    A.J. Brown's return to the Patriots lineup Sunday didn't go according to plan.

  11. The Boston Globe

    Patriots beat the Jets, but A.J. Brown drops the ball in his return (opens The Boston Globe)

    Published

    The Boston Globe's feed description

    The All-Pro wideout definitely looked rusty in his first game action since Week 1, catching only three of 10 balls thrown his way.

  12. NBC Boston

    Stock Watch: Drake Maye playmaking makes up for A.J. Brown drops vs. Jets (opens NBC Boston)

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    NBC Boston's feed description

    Oct 18, 2026; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown (1) misses a catch in the end zone in the first half against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

  13. Newsweek

    Patriots QB Drake Maye Gets Honest About AJ Brown's Drop-Filled Game (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye responded to the serious drop issues for his No. 1 wide receiver AJ Brown.

  14. WPRI Providence

    AJ Brown struggles in his return for Patriots after missing 4 games with a high ankle sprain (opens WPRI Providence)

    Published

    WPRI Providence's feed description

    It was anything but smooth for A.J. Brown in his return to the New England Patriots on Sunday.

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