A.J. Brown injury gets concerning update after injured reserve move
Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown will be eligible to return after four games, but he reportedly might not be ready by then.
The New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown was recently placed on injured reserve, indicating a significant setback for the team. He suffered a high ankle sprain during the Week 1 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport has provided an update, suggesting that Brown's injury might be more severe than initially thought, potentially keeping him sidelined for six weeks.
This would likely result in his return around the halfway point of the season, in Week 8 against the Miami Dolphins. The Patriots' offense would be severely impacted, especially considering the recent trade of Kayshon Boutte. The team would then rely heavily on Romeo Doubs, who has yet to establish a strong chemistry with Brown on the field.
With several challenging matchups ahead, the expectation is that wide receiver Julian Edelman, Julian Edelman, and others will need to step up to help the Patriots maintain their playoff hopes.
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