Patriots Get Bad AJ Brown Injury News Ahead of Packers Game
The Patriots receive another tough AJ Brown update ahead of Green Bay as ongoing injury problems threaten to derail his season.
A.J. Brown suffered a setback in his first season with the New England Patriots when a recent MRI revealed he had a high ankle sprain, leading the team to place him on Injured Reserve and sideline him for four games. Brown's debut game with the Patriots saw him with limited success, recording only three catches for 26 yards. After returning in Week 6, he struggled again, finishing with 27 yards on 10 targets.
He missed a game due to a knee issue and did not practice all week before the game against the Miami Dolphins. Now, head coach Mike Vrabel has ruled Brown out for Sunday's matchup against the Green Bay Packers, with this being his sixth absence out of nine games this season. Fans had hoped for better from the $32 million per year wide receiver, especially considering the competition he faces from players like Mack Hollins, Romeo Doubs, DeMario Douglas, and Hunter Henry.
Brown's performance has been outdone by these teammates in the three games he has played this year. The situation is further exacerbated by concerns about the condition of his knee, with some questioning how much longer he can maintain an elite level of play. With Maye now taking over as the team's primary receiver, Douglas (26 catches, 332 yards, 4 TDs), Henry (29 catches, 326 yards, 2 TDs), and Chism (5 catches, 37 yards) will need to step up their performances against the Packers.
As for Brown's return, there is no clear timeline, and the Patriots may decide to keep him out for their Week 11 bye game in Munich, Germany.
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