Patriots expected to activate A.J. Brown for Jets clash after ankle injury

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Staszewski, J. (2026, October 17). Patriots expected to activate A.J. Brown for Jets clash after ankle injury. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/17/sports/patriots-likely-activating-a-j-brown-from-ir-to-face-jets-after-ankle-injury/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-17 · by Joseph Staszewski

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The Patriots are expected to activate wide receiver A.J. Brown from injured reserve for their upcoming game against the Jets at Gillette Stadium. Brown suffered a high ankle sprain during the team’s first game and has recently returned to practice.
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The New England Patriots are expected to activate A.J. Brown for their upcoming game against the New York Jets on Sunday at Gillette Stadium. Brown, who was traded from the Philadelphia Eagles during the offseason, suffered a high ankle sprain in the Patriots' opening game and has been out since then. He returned to practice this week, indicating he should be fit to play. His return is significant as he is considered one of the team's most important offensive weapons.

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A.J. Brown PERSON · 1× Brown PERSON · 1× Eagles ORG · 1× Jets ORG · 1× Patriots ORG · 1×

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The Patriots will likely have one of their most important offensive weapons back to face the Jets.
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🔮 The Patriots will likely have one of their most important offensive weapons back to face the Jets.

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The Patriots will likely have one of their most important offensive weapons back to face the Jets. asserted
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The team is expected to activate star receiver A.J. Brown from injured reserve for Sunday’s clash at Gillette Stadium, according to multiple reports. Brown, who was brought over in a trade from the Eagles in the offseason, returned to practice this week after suffering a high ankle sprain in the team’s opener. uncertain
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