Is Patriots WR A.J. Brown playing today?
What is Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown's status following the ankle injury he suffered in last week's season opener?
The New England Patriots will not feature star wide receiver A.J. Brown on the field for Sunday's Week 2 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The three-time All-Pro wide receiver was placed on injured reserve following a high ankle sprain he suffered during last week's season opener against the Seattle Seahawks. ESPN's Ian Rapoport noted on Sunday that the injury is more serious than initially thought, potentially leading to Brown missing six weeks.
Brown will likely miss the next four games, though there is a chance he could miss additional time. With Brown sidelined, the Patriots will have to rely on other players to step up and fill the void. Romeo Doubs, who signed a four-year, $68 million deal with the Patriots, could serve as the No. 1 receiver if the team fails to acquire Brown in a trade.
Doubs is making his first appearance after being brought in to replace Brown. Veteran Mack Hollins and speedy wideout Kyle Williams are also likely to contribute in Brown's absence as the Patriots prepare for their challenging Week 2 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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