New England Patriots wide receiver AJ Brown was observed leaving the team's locker room in a protective boot following an ankle injury sustained during the team's opening game loss to the Seattle Seahawks. The injury occurred during the team's Week 1 matchup, which saw the Patriots fall 13-10.
Brown, acquired by the Patriots in the offseason from the Philadelphia Eagles for a first-round draft pick, was expected to be a significant addition to the team's offense. Following the game, head coach Mike Vrabel stated he had no further updates on the severity of Brown's injury.
Brown exited the game and underwent X-rays to assess the extent of the damage to his ankle. Without their newly acquired pass catcher, the Patriots' offense struggled throughout the game.