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Patriots WR A.J. Brown leaves season-opening loss to Seahawks with ankle injury
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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, acquired in a major offseason trade from the Philadelphia Eagles, was seen leaving the locker room in a walking boot, but head coach Mike Vrabel did not provide an update on his status.
- The injury occurred when Seahawks cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett landed on Brown's lower right leg during a low throw, causing Brown to stay down on the field.
- Brown had a notable impact before the injury, contributing three catches for 26 yards and drawing a key defensive pass interference penalty that set up a touchdown.
- The Patriots had high expectations for Brown, who has six 1,000-yard seasons in seven NFL years, making his injury a significant setback early in the 2026 season.
