Remember that brutal Week 1 opener when our Hawks went on the road and took down the Patriots? Well, one of their biggest weapons, wide receiver A.J. Brown, finally has his 21-day practice window officially open starting Wednesday, nearly two months after he suffered an ankle sprain in that very game against Seattle. Dude caught just three passes for 26 yards before he had to bounce from the season opener, and he’s been sidelined on injured reserve for four straight games since.
Patriots Offense “Alive” As Top Receiver Returns
It’s wild to think our Hawks were the ones to put Brown out of commission, but hey, that’s football. Now, with New England’s offense apparently “coming alive” over their last two games, getting Brown back into the mix could make them even more dangerous for future opponents. His return to practice means they have 21 days to activate him off IR, or he’s out for the rest of the season. You know Vrabel and his staff are eager to get their top guy back on the field, especially with that early season setback courtesy of our secondary.
More Returns & Injury Updates Out East
Brown isn’t the only guy the Patriots are eyeing to get back. Cornerback Christian Gonzalez is also slated to practice on Wednesday. He’s been out for the last two games with a shoulder injury and didn’t even hit the field last week, so that’s a welcome sight for their defense. On the flip side, fellow cornerback Carlton Davis, who’s dealing with a neck issue, isn’t expected to practice. Plus, offensive tackle Marcus Bryant also gets his 21-day practice window opened as he comes back from IR. It’s a busy week for injury evaluations over there. Head coach Mike Vrabel also mentioned that they’ll probably wait until the weekend to decide if running back TreVeyon Henderson and offensive tackle Will Campbell are heading to IR, which would shelf them for the next four games.
So, while Brown’s return definitely makes the Patriots a team to watch, it all started back in Week 1 with our Seahawks putting the pressure on. It’ll be interesting to see how quickly he gets back into game shape after missing so much time. For us Hawks fans, it’s just a reminder of the impact our boys made right out of the gate this season. Keep fighting, Emerald City!
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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