Patriots' A.J. Brown Out of Season Opener with Ankle Injury

A. J. Brown made his first appearance with the New England Patriots in the season opener against the Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday. In the third quarter, while attempting a catch, Brown was tackled by a Seahawks defender and went down with an ankle injury. He remained on the field for a moment before medical staff moved him to the sideline and later to the blue medical tent. Brown left the game wearing only one cleat and was ruled out for the remainder of the contest. He finished with three receptions for 26 yards and a 34‑yard pass‑interference penalty that helped New England take a 10‑0 lead. The Patriots entered the game with a 10‑3 advantage, but the injury forced the team to adjust its offensive plans for the rest of the season.