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A.J. Brown will not return to season opener
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New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown has been ruled out for the remainder of the season opener against the Seattle Seahawks with an ankle injury.
The injury occurred during the game at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on September 9, 2026.
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Key Takeaways
- Two quick interceptions put Patriots in trouble vs. Seahawks
- A.J. Brown suffered an ankle injury during the game
- He will not return to the season opener
- The game took place on September 9, 2026
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Brown suffered the injury in the third quarter.
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Expected Outcomes
- The Patriots' performance without A.J. Brown for the remainder of the game
Why It Matters
The impact of A.J. Brown's injury on the Patriots' season
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Timeline of this story
- Sep 10NBC Sports: A.J. Brown (ankle) questionable to return vs. SEA
- Sep 10NFL.com: Patriots WR A.J. Brown (ankle) ruled out of Kickoff Game vs. Seahawks
- Sep 10Yahoo: Patriots vs. Seahawks score, live updates: A.J. Brown questionable with ankle injury, Sam Darnold ruled out
- Sep 10Yahoo: Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown is dealing with an injury in the third quarter of the Week 1 game against the Seahawks.
- Sep 10NBC Sports: The Patriots will not have their star receiver for the rest of Wednesday's season opener against the Seahawks.
- Sep 10MassLive.com: Patriots fans are holding their breath after A.J. Brown limped off the field and into the blue medical tent.
- Sep 10SB Nation: Brown suffered the injury in the third quarter.
- Sep 10USA Today: Patriots WR A.J. Brown ruled out for remainder of opener with an ankle injury
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