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A.J. Brown's status uncertain for Patriots game against Dolphins
New England Patriots receiver A.J. Brown's status is uncertain for Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins.
Brown missed Thursday's practice after a knee issue flared up, in addition to the right ankle injury that put him on injured reserve for four games.
He returned on Oct.
14 and has played two games since then.
In those games, he made six catches for 75 yards and dropped three passes, and he said he is still working to regain his explosiveness.
Brown said he was pushing through the ankle injury but was not making excuses for his performance.
The Patriots have only three healthy receivers on their 53-man roster, though they also have receivers on the practice squad.
The team will monitor his health before Sunday's game, and its offensive coordinator said Brown's return is a process.
A.J. Brown’s status for the New England Patriots’ Sunday game against the Miami Dolphins is uncertain because of a new knee issue.
The Patriots wide receiver missed Thursday’s practice after being listed with the knee ailment alongside his right ankle injury.
Brown had returned from injured reserve on Oct. 14 after missing four games with a high ankle sprain.
He has six catches for 75 yards in two games since returning, according to ESPN.
Brown said he was still working through the ankle injury but was making no excuses for his performance.
- Who
- A.J. Brown, wide receiver for the New England Patriots.
- What
- His status for the Patriots’ game against the Miami Dolphins is uncertain because of a new knee issue.
- When
- The game is scheduled for Sunday; the sources do not state the calendar date.
- Where
- The Patriots are visiting the Dolphins; the game location is not stated.
- Why
- Brown has a knee issue that flared up, in addition to his previously injured right ankle.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Brown returned from injured reserve after missing four games.
Brown spoke to reporters about continuing to work through his right ankle injury.
Brown missed practice after being listed with a new knee ailment.
The Patriots are scheduled to visit the Dolphins.
- Team
- New England Patriots
- Opponent
- Miami Dolphins
- Player
- A.J. Brown, wide receiver
- Return from injured reserve
- Oct. 14
- Recent production
- Six catches for 75 yards in two games
- New ailment
- Knee issue in addition to right ankle injury
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What people are saying
None of that stuff matters. I'm out here, so I'm going
I know obviously I’m working through something, but it’s no excuses.
I love his attitude and approach; he's been here working his tail off to try to put himself in a great position to help our team.