A.J. Brown
NFL Injury Report

A.J. Brown Injury Status

New England Patriots • WR
Latest Injury Status
Injured Reserve
IR

After landing on injured reserve following the Patriots' season-opening loss to the Seahawks, Brown now has missed the required four games and is eligible for activation beginning this week. Before the Patriots consider adding him back to the 53-man roster, however, Brown will need to have his 21-day practice window opened. The wideout was spotted walking without a limp last week, which suggests that he's made good progress in his recovery from a right high-ankle sprain and may be ready to mix into drills. If Brown ends up getting cleared to practice this week and looks good during his on-field work, he could be a realistic candidate to suit up this Sunday versus the Jets.

Injury Details

Body Part
Ankle
Location
Leg
Side
Right
Expected Return
Oct 22, 2026

Betting Research

Player availability can affect minutes, usage, matchup assignments, team totals and player-prop markets. Compare the latest injury information with current prices before making a betting decision.

A.J. Brown Injury History

October 14, 2026
Injured Reserve • Ankle
Sprain
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said Monday that Brown (ankle) has "a chance" to return to practice this week, Mark Daniels of MassLive.com reports.
October 12, 2026
Injured Reserve • Ankle
Sprain
Brown (ankle) was seen in the locker room Wednesday without a noticeable limp, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.
October 7, 2026
Injured Reserve • Ankle
Sprain
Brown was spotted Monday in the Patriots' locker room walking without a limp and wearing a small wrap on his injured right ankle, Taylor Kyles of CLNSMedia.com reports.
September 21, 2026
Injured Reserve • Ankle
Sprain
Brown, who was officially placed on injured reserve Saturday, is expected to miss about six weeks due to a right high-ankle sprain, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
September 13, 2026
Injured Reserve • Ankle
Sprain
The Patriots are placing Brown (ankle) on injured reserve, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.
September 11, 2026
questionable • Ankle
Sprain
Brown is expected to miss four weeks with the ankle injury he suffered in Monday night's loss to the Seahawks, Ian Rapoport of ESPN and NFL Network reports.
September 10, 2026
questionable • Ankle
Sprain
Brown received a preliminary diagnosis of a right high-ankle sprain after exiting Wednesday's 13-10 loss to the Seahawks, Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network report.
September 10, 2026
questionable • Ankle
Not Specified
Coach Mike Vrabel didn't have an update on Brown (ankle) after Wednesday's loss at Seattle in which the wide receiver left early due to injury, Taylor Kyles of CLNSMedia.com reports.
September 10, 2026
questionable • Ankle
Not Specified
Brown (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's contest versus Seattle.
September 10, 2026
questionable • Ankle
Not Specified
Brown (ankle) is questionable to return Wednesday against the Seahawks, Mike Garafolo reports.
September 10, 2026
active • Ankle
Brown isn't in uniform for Thursday's preseason game in Cleveland, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
August 28, 2026
active
Brown was among the Patriots' key skill players who didn't see action in Thursday's preseason opener against the Colts, Evan Lazar of the team's official site reports.

Latest A.J. Brown Injury Updates

This page tracks available injury information for A.J. Brown, including reported status, injury details, expected return information and updates that may be relevant when evaluating NFL betting markets.

Injury designations can change close to game time. Check the latest market prices and confirmed player availability before placing a wager.