A.J. Brown sidelined with high-ankle sprain in Patriots debut
A.J. Brown injured in Patriots debut; high-ankle sprain sustained in Week 1.
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A.J. Brown traded to Patriots from Philadelphia Eagles in June 2025
Wide receiver A.J. Brown, an eight-year veteran, was traded to the New England Patriots from the Philadelphia Eagles in June 2025. This was his first game with the Patriots when he suffered the ankle injury in Week 1.
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The New England Patriots will host the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 20, 2025 at 1 p.m. EDT in Foxborough, Massachusetts in their Week 2 game.
A.J. Brown suffers high-ankle sprain in Patriots debut
Wide receiver A.J. Brown injured his right ankle in the third quarter of the New England Patriots' 13-10 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Initial medical evaluation indicated a high-ankle sprain. X-rays ruled out a fracture. Brown was set to undergo an MRI to determine the full extent of the injury and timeline for return. High-ankle sprains typically sideline NFL players for two to six weeks.
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