Held out of preseason opener
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.
Also in that category were QB Drake Maye, fellow WRs Romeo Doubs and DeMario Douglas, RBs Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson, along with TE Hunter Henry. As the coming season approaches, Brown and Doubs are slated to be the team's top two WR options, while Douglas figures to work out of the slot in a wide-receiver corps that also includes Kayshon Boutte, Mack Hollins and Kyle Williams, who all saw action Thursday. In his new locale, Brown is on track to log steady volume as Maye's top target, positioning him for weekly fantasy utility in 2026.
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TreVeyon Henderson
Returning to practice Monday
Coach Mike Vrabel said Henderson (ankle) will practice Monday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
A.J. Brown
Likely in line for six-week absence
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.
A.J. Brown
Heading to IR
The Patriots are placing Brown (ankle) on injured reserve, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.
Kyle Williams
Not targeted in Week 1
Williams wasn't targeted in the Patriots' 13-10 loss to the Seahawks on Wednesday night.
A.J. Brown
Expected to miss four weeks
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.
Eli Raridon
Finds pay dirt in NFL debut
Raridon caught his only target for a two-yard touchdown in Wednesday's 13-10 loss to the Seahawks.
A.J. Brown
Believed to have high-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.
DeMario Douglas
Does little with five catches
Douglas secured five of seven targets for 20 yards in the Patriots' 13-10 loss to the Seahawks on Wednesday.
Mack Hollins
Steps up after Brown injury
Hollins secured four of five targets for 51 yards in the Patriots' 13-10 loss to the Seahawks on Wednesday.
Hunter Henry
Three catches in Week 1 loss
Henry brought in all three targets for 26 yards in the Patriots' 13-10 loss to the Seahawks on Wednesday.