Doubs lands on IR as Patriots lose WR just as Brown returns

The New England Patriots placed wide receiver Romeo Doubs on injured reserve on Monday following a shoulder injury. Doubs injured his right shoulder while making a diving 42-yard touchdown catch during a 26-19 win over the New York Jets. He will miss at least the next four games, starting with Thursday's game against the Chicago Bears, followed by matchups against the Miami Dolphins, Green Bay Packers, and Detroit Lions.

Doubs has totaled 14 receptions for 261 yards and three touchdowns this season after signing a four-year, $68 million contract. His placement on injured reserve comes as fellow receiver A.J. Brown returned from his own injured reserve stint, leaving Brown, Pop Douglas, Efton Chism III, and Kyle Williams as the remaining receivers on New England's active roster.