A.J. Brown cleared to play for Patriots against Bears

Patriots receiver A.J. Brown is set to play against the Bears in Week 7 after being removed from the injury report.

Brown practiced in full on Friday, his first full practice since returning from injured reserve last week.

He missed four games after an ankle injury in Week 1 before making his return against the Jets.

That game was difficult: one account charged him with five drops, and another described several costly drops.

His poor performance has raised questions about his form and fitness as he adjusts to his new team.

The Bears are described as having a beatable pass defense, giving Brown a chance to improve his showing.

Brown is expected to be available for the Patriots’ game, though the sources do not say whether he is fully recovered.