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ArticleA.J. Brown injury: Patriots place former Eagles receiver on IR
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A.J. Brown on IR after the WR suffered a high-ankle sprain in the NFL season opener. The former Eagles receiver will automatically miss games against the Steelers, Jaguars, Bills, and Raiders. An MRI on Thursday confirmed a high-ankle sprain, and initial thoughts were that he could miss 3-6 weeks.
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A.J. Brown placed on IR with high-ankle sprain; out at least through Week 5.

A.J. Brown suffered a high-ankle sprain in the Patriots' season opener against the Seahawks on September 9, 2026, and was placed on IR. Initial medical assessment indicated he could miss 3–6 weeks. He will automatically miss games against the Steelers, Jaguars, Bills, and Raiders, keeping him sidelined at least through Week 5. Before the injury, Brown had three catches for 26 yards in the game and was targeted on an underthrown pass in the endzone by Drake Maye.

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