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SFNewer update on A.J. Brown: Romeo Doubs injury update: Questionable to return Week 6 vs. Jets (shoulder)
A.J. Brown injury update: Practice window opens ahead of Week 6 vs. Jets (ankle)
The Patriots designated A.J. Brown for return from injured reserve on Wednesday, opening his 21-day practice window, according to multiple reports.
The Patriots are opening A.J. Brown’s 21-day practice window, according to Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald, and Mike Vrabel confirmed Brown will be on the field Wednesday. Brown suffered a high ankle sprain in Week 1 and has been on injured reserve since.
Brown played only the season opener, catching three of four targets for 26 yards before the injury. He was acquired from the Eagles in a blockbuster trade this offseason.
New England’s current wide receiver depth chart features Romeo Doubs (46.9 PPR points in five games), DeMario Douglas (39.7), Efton Chism (25.6), and Kyle Williams (24.5). Mack Hollins is on IR with a calf injury.
Week 6 was the earliest Brown could be activated from IR, and he now has 21 days to be added to the active roster or he will revert to IR for the rest of the season. Vrabel said he doesn’t know if Brown will be ready for Sunday’s game against the New York Jets, but the team will see how he practices.
Depth chart
With Brown potentially returning, the Patriots’ receiving group could add a high-impact player to a depth chart that currently lists Romeo Doubs as the top option with 46.9 PPR points in five games. DeMario Douglas has 39.7 points, Efton Chism 25.6, and Kyle Williams 24.5. Mack Hollins is on IR with a calf injury, so Brown’s return would be a significant boost.
What’s next
The Patriots host the New York Jets on Sunday. Brown was limited in Wednesday’s practice, per NBC Sports/ProFootballTalk, and it is unclear if he will be ready to play. Vrabel noted the team has a short week next week with a Thursday night game against the Bears.
The #Patriots are opening the practice window for A.J. Brown, Mike Vrabel said.
The Patriots are opening WR A.J. Brown’s practice window today. Brown suffered a high ankle sprain in Week 1 and went on IR. Everything is trending positively for him to return soon and this is the next step.
🏈 Fantasy impact
Brown is a stash-and-hold in all formats. He is expected to return to a prominent role. However, managers should not start him in Week 6 unless he logs a full practice on Thursday or Friday and is officially active. The Patriots have a short week next week, so a return in Week 7 against the Bears is possible. Romeo Doubs and DeMario Douglas have been serviceable, but Brown would immediately become the top target if active.
Quick answers
Will A.J. Brown play in Week 6?
It is unclear if Brown will be ready for Week 6 against the Jets. He was limited in Wednesday's practice and has a 21-day window to be activated.
What is A.J. Brown's injury?
A.J. Brown suffered a high ankle sprain in Week 1 and has been on injured reserve.
Sources
- NFL schedule, Week 6 (ESPN)
- Player data (Sleeper)
- New England Patriots depth chart, WR (Sleeper)
- A.J. Brown, TreVeyon Henderson, Will Campbell all limited in Wednesday's practice (NBC Sports / ProFootballTalk)
- A.J. Brown injury update: Patriots opening up WR's practice window with return imminent (CBS Sports)
- Pats Designate A.J. Brown For Return (Pro Football Rumors)
- The #Patriots are opening the practice window for A.J. Brown, Mike Vrabel said. (X (@MikeGarafolo))
- The Patriots are opening WR A.J. Brown’s practice window today. Brown suffered a high ankle sprain in Week 1 and went on IR. Everything is trending positively for him to return soon and this is the next step. (X (@TomPelissero))
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