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Patriots to Activate A.J. Brown for Jets Sunday

By Drooid · Oct 17, 2026, 10:53 PM UTC · How we work

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Patriots Activate Brown

Patriots plan to activate WR A.J. Brown from injured reserve for Sunday’s game vs the New York Jets.
Brown suffered a high-ankle sprain in the Week 1 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
He was placed on injured reserve on Sept. 9 and missed four games.
Coach Mike Vrabel will decide the final activation by Saturday 4 p.m. ET.
If activated, Brown would become the Patriots’ top receiving option for quarterback Drake Maye.

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In 2001, the New England Patriots promoted rookie quarterback Tom Brady from injured reserve after Drew Bledsoe’s shoulder injury, sparking a championship run. Belichick’s decision yielded a 13-3 regular-season record, and Brady threw 20 touchdown passes in his first ten starts, reshaping the franchise. Similarly, the 2024 Patriots consider activating wide receiver A.J. Brown from IR, mirroring past reliance on mid-season roster upgrades to sustain offensive production. If Brown returns, New England may emulate the 2001 turnaround, boosting Drake Maye’s passing stats and influencing playoff positioning.

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Patriots Activate Brown

Patriots plan to activate WR A.J. Brown from injured reserve for Sunday’s game vs the New York Jets.
Brown suffered a high-ankle sprain in the Week 1 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
He was placed on injured reserve on Sept. 9 and missed four games.
Coach Mike Vrabel will decide the final activation by Saturday 4 p.m. ET.
If activated, Brown would become the Patriots’ top receiving option for quarterback Drake Maye.

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