Patriots WR A.J. Brown leaves season opener with ankle injury
Yahoo Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- New England Patriots receiver A.J. Brown suffered an ankle injury in the third quarter of the season opener against the Seattle Seahawks and was ruled out for the remainder of the game.
- Brown, the Patriots' biggest offseason acquisition from the Philadelphia Eagles, was injured when Seahawks cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett landed on his lower right leg after an incompletion.
- Brown had made an impact in the first half with three catches for 26 yards and drawing a defensive pass interference penalty that set up a touchdown.
- Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel did not provide any updates on Brown's status after the game.
- Brown, a six-time 1,000-yard receiver in seven NFL seasons, was expected to be a key upgrade for New England's receiving corps.
