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Patriots Place A.J. Brown on Injured Reserve

By Drooid · Sep 11, 2026, 10:54 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Patriots placed wide receiver A.J. Brown on injured reserve after his high-ankle sprain.
Brown suffered the sprain when Seattle cornerback Nehemiah Pritchtt’s knee struck his right ankle during a contested catch.
The move forces Brown to miss at least four games, including matchups against the Steelers, Jaguars, Bills and Raiders.
Patriots’ offense collapsed after his exit, contributing to the 13-10 loss to Seattle on September 9, 2026.

History

Historical Context

In 2009, the New England Patriots placed wide receiver Randy Moss on injured reserve after a hamstring tear sidelined him for five games. Coach Bill Belichick’s offense fell from a league-leading 380 points to 310, while quarterback Tom Brady threw 28 touchdowns, seven fewer than the previous year. Similarly, on September 9 2026 the Patriots lost A.J. Brown to an ankle sprain after cornerback Nehemiah Pritchtt’s knee struck him, causing a 13-10 loss to Seahawks. These setbacks repeatedly force New England to rebuild receiver depth, prompting aggressive draft picks and revised training protocols to protect future offense.

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Story summary

Patriots placed wide receiver A.J. Brown on injured reserve after his high-ankle sprain.
Brown suffered the sprain when Seattle cornerback Nehemiah Pritchtt’s knee struck his right ankle during a contested catch.
The move forces Brown to miss at least four games, including matchups against the Steelers, Jaguars, Bills and Raiders.
Patriots’ offense collapsed after his exit, contributing to the 13-10 loss to Seattle on September 9, 2026.

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