A.J. Brown injury update: Will Patriots star WR return vs. Seahawks?
Brown left the game with an ankle injury early in the third quarter.
The New England Patriots invested heavily to bring A.J. Brown into the lineup, sending first and fifth round picks to acquire the three-time former All-Pro. Brown made his Patriots debut, recording three catches for 26 yards and a penalty that led to the only touchdown in the first half of a Super Bowl rematch against the Seattle Seahawks.
However, his playing time was short-lived when he was tackled by Seattle defensive back Nehemiah Pritchett, breaking up a third down pass intended for Brown. Pritchett landed on Brown's ankle, causing the wide receiver to immediately grab his ankle and limp off the field during a commercial break. NBC reported that Brown was questionable to return, sustaining a lower leg injury.
With Brown's uncertainty, questions arise about who can step up for the Patriots. Romeo Doubs, who signed a four-year, $68 million contract with the team, and Mack Hollins may see more playing time, but Doubs had no targets in his first half debut, and Hollins only had one catch for nine yards.
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