A.J. Brown spotted in walking boot after suffering ankle injury

SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 09: A.J. Brown #1 of the New England Patriots warms up before kickoff of the NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on September 9, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesUpdate 9/9/2026: A.J. Brown spotted in walking boot after suffering ankle injury

A.J. Brown departed the Patriots locker room in a walking boot on his right foot Wednesday night. The receiver previously was ruled out with an ankle injury he suffered in the third quarter.

Head coach Mike Vrabel had no update on Brown in his post game press conference.

Update 9/9/2026: A.J. Brown ruled out of Seahawks game with ankle injury

New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown has been ruled out for the remainder of Week 1 with an ankle injury.

Brown originally suffered the injury on the Patriots opening drive of the third quarter when a Seahawks defender landed on his ankle following a low incompletion on third-down. After acquiring medical attention on the field, Brown slowly walked off with trainers.

The 29-year old spent time in the blue medical tent before departing to the locker room and undergoing X-rays. Brown was originally listed as questionable to return before being downgraded to out.

The receiver was off the a good start in his Patriots debut, recording three catches (two first downs) for 26 yards in the first-half. His biggest contribution was not seen in the stat sheet, as a drawn defensive pass interference near the goal line set up the Patriot first touchdown of the game.

Opening the regular season on Wednesday night, the Patriots will have four extra days of rest and preparation ahead of Week 2. Brown's availability will be a top storyline to monitor.

Original story 9/9/2026: A.J. Brown leaving Seahawks game with ankle injury

New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown left the team's season opener after injuring his right ankle. He is officially questionable to return.

The injury came on 3rd-and-4 on the Patriots opening drive of the second half, as Maye looked to Brown on a slant route. The low pass was broken up with a Seahawks defender seeming to land on the wide receiver's ankle in the process. After acquiring medical attention on the field, Brown slowly walked off with trainers.

As the Patriots drive continued, Brown stayed on the sideline and went into the blue medical tent. He eventually departed to the locker room.

The 29-year old receiver was off the a good start in his Patriots debut, recording three catches (two first downs) for 26 yards in the first-half. His biggest contribution was not seen in the stat sheet, as a drawn defensive pass interference near the goal line set up the Patriot first touchdown of the game.