New England Patriots wide receiver AJ Brown will miss a minimum of four games after being placed on injured reserve due to a sprained ankle. Jane Gershovich / Getty ImagesBy The Athletic StaffSept. 11, 2026 Updated 1:03 pm EDTThe New England Patriots are placing A.J. Brown on injured reserve after the wide receiver suffered high ankle sprain against the Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday, a team source tells to The Athletic.Brown will be sidelined for a minimum of four games.This story will be updated.Sep 11, 2026Connections: Sports EditionSpot the pattern. Connect the termsFind the hidden link between sports terms