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A.J. Brown brings ‘fresh juice’ to Patriots offense

After spending the designated four weeks on injured reserve with a high ankle sprain he suffered in Week 1, New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown has been cleared for practice. He did not participate fully on Wednesday or Thursday…

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 10:30 AM
A.J. Brown brings ‘fresh juice’ to Patriots offense
Key Things to Know
  • A.J. Brown returned to practice, providing what offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels called fresh juice to the offense.
  • Brown spent four weeks on injured reserve after suffering a high ankle sprain in Week 1 against Seattle.
  • His playing status for Sunday's matchup against the New York Jets remains uncertain following limited practice participation.
The Story in 60 Seconds

New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown has returned to practice after spending four weeks on injured reserve with a high ankle sprain. Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels stated that Brown's return brings fresh juice to the offense, though Brown remains limited in practice and his status for Sunday's game against the New York Jets is uncertain.

Brown noted that his playing status remains up in the air and will ultimately be head coach Mike Vrabel's decision. McDaniels highlighted that having a primary receiving threat back will open up opportunities for quarterback Drake Maye and the rest of the passing unit.

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