- Patriots place No. 1 WR A.J. Brown on injured reserve with a high-ankle sprain — he’ll miss at least four weeks and the next four games (Steelers, Raiders, Jaguars, Bills).
- New England will lean on offseason pickup Romeo Doubs (four-year, $68M signing) plus Mack Hollins, DeMario Douglas and young receivers to fill the void.
- Brown, a three-time Pro Bowler acquired from the Eagles this summer for future draft picks, had 1,003 yards in 2025—so this is a big short-term loss for the Pats.
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