Patriots get unfortunate update on A.J. Brown injury

The New England Patriots had been excited to snag famous person vast receiver A.J. Brown through the offseason, however now, he is sitting on the sidelines. Brown, in fact, was injured through the team’s season opener in opposition to the Seattle Seahawks, which they misplaced, 13-10.

Brown went down with a high-ankle sprain in his proper leg through the matchup. He left the sport and did not return.

Now, insider Ian Rapoport of the NFL Community is sharing an replace on his standing, and it is not good.

A.J. Brown anticipated to overlook not less than 4 video games

In line with Rapoport, Brown is anticipated to overlook not less than 4 video games due to the excessive ankle sprain. He shared the information throughout a broadcast shared on X on Thursday evening.

In fact, 4 weeks is critical, as a result of it means he could possibly be a candidate for the Reserve/Injured record.

With Brown sidelined, anticipate to see numerous vast receiver Romeo Doubs, in addition to DeMario Douglas and Hunter Henry on the sphere. Mack Hollins can even see extra time.

When requested about Brown’s standing in a postgame presser, Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel did not supply up any data. “I haven’t got any replace but. Wasn’t in a position to return, clearly,” he mentioned on the time, per the crew’s official transcript.

After the sport, Patriots quarterback Drake Maye was requested about Hollins stepping up for the injured Brown.

“That is what he does. That is Mack Hollins’ profession, stepping up and being in the fitting spot and understanding what to do and making huge performs,” Maye mentioned. “Fourth down (there) was a giant play he made.”

He added, “I do know these guys are desperate to get touches and keen to assist this crew win. I’ve acquired to do my half and I am the chief and I must bounce again and prepare to go for subsequent week.”

That is clearly a giant improvement for the Patriots and one thing to maintain watching.