The New England Patriots have been without superstar wide receiver AJ Brown since he suffered a right high-ankle sprain during the team's Week 1 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. The Patriots placed Brown on the injured reserve on Sept. 11, ruling him out for at least the next four weeks of NFL action. His earliest opportunity to return is Week 6 against the New York Jets, but initial reporting suggested his return timeline is closer to six weeks.
However, Brown was spotted in the Patriots' locker room on Wednesday during media access. According to multiple team reporters, the wide receiver had no noticeable limp and appeared to be in good spirits. The Patriots acquired Brown in a blockbuster trade with the Philadelphia Eagles this past offseason, landing a clear No. 1 pass catching weapon for quarterback Drake Maye.
In his absence, Mack Hollins and Romeo Doubs have stepped up as the top WR options for the New England offense. After a slow start to the season, the Patriots got things back on track with a surprising road victory over the Buffalo Bills this past weekend. They'll look to continue their positive momentum into Sunday's Week 5 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders.
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