New England Patriots WR AJ Brown suffered an ankle injury early in the third quarter of the Week 1 season opener against the Seattle Seahawks.
What happened?
New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown (1) is tended to on the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
AJ Brown was injured on a third-down play early in the third quarter. Drake Maye threw a low pass on a slant route, and Seahawks cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett landed awkwardly on Brown’s lower leg while trying to break up the pass.
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Brown stayed on the ground for a moment before limping off with trainers. He was then taken to the medical tent. The injury appeared to be to his right ankle.
Will he return vs the Seahawks?
Deep Dive
What specific ankle injury did AJ Brown suffer during the game against the Seahawks?
AJ Brown suffered a right ankle injury when Seahawks cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett landed awkwardly on his lower leg while attempting to break up a pass.
Why was AJ Brown's return to the game against the Seahawks considered questionable?
AJ Brown was listed as questionable to return due to visibly limping off the field and having to head to the locker room after the injury.
How did AJ Brown perform before his injury in the game against the Seahawks?
Before the injury, AJ Brown had 3 catches for 26 yards on 4 targets and drew a significant pass-interference penalty that assisted in setting up New England’s first touchdown.
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According to NFL insider Adam Schefter, Brown is questionable to return. He was later seen heading to the locker room with a noticeable limp.
Injury analyst Jeff Mueller wrote on X, "AJ Brown limping to the locker room. I’ll take this as a good sign towards no fibula fracture, but gosh dang get this man a cart. Let’s make him walk all the way to the locker room on a high ankle sprain. Smart."
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Riyaz Manjiana added, "Ankle sprain from the defender pressure rolling his ankle. Can be painful but pain doesn’t last long. He could shake this off, get it taped by the athletic trainer and return. Will have to watch his route cuts to see how that ankle holds up."
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Riyaz Manjiana added, "Ankle sprain from the defender pressure rolling his ankle. Can be painful but pain doesn’t last long. He could shake this off, get it taped by the athletic trainer and return. Will have to watch his route cuts to see how that ankle holds up."
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Fans quickly took to social media to express their concern for Brown.
One fan wrote, "Ummm… this does not look good for AJ Brown. Prayer circle everyone. Now."
Another added, "AJ Brown down with an injury, looked to be his ankle. Praying its not serious."
Before the injury, Brown had 3 catches for 26 yards on 4 targets in his Patriots debut. He also drew a key pass-interference penalty that helped set up New England’s first touchdown.
The Patriots led 10-0 early in the third quarter when reports of Brown's injury emerged.
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