A.J. Brown is officially out for the Patriots’ home game against the Packers this weekend, marking his second straight missed game due to a knee injury. This is a huge blow for them, especially since he didn’t even practice once this week.
The Double Whammy For Brown
What’s even wilder is his ankle injury, which landed him on injured reserve for four games earlier this season, is *still* part of his listing on the injury report. So it’s not just the knee; the ankle’s still lurking, causing issues. Head coach Mike Vrabel confirmed Brown was ruled out Friday, no surprise there given he didn’t hit the practice field all week. Losing your top receiver for two games straight, with previous ankle problems still hanging around, that’s not what you want to see mid-season.
Henderson’s Concerning Absence
But if you thought Brown’s absence was tough, running back TreVeyon Henderson is also missing the game, and his situation is seriously concerning. Henderson dropped a statement Friday revealing he was recently hospitalized for neurological reasons. Neurological! He’s currently working with medical professionals to get back to health, which is absolutely what matters most right now. This isn’t just a physical injury, it’s something way more serious that casts a huge shadow over the team.
More Key Starters In Doubt
And the injury woes don’t stop there. Vrabel also noted that tight end Hunter Henry, battling a foot injury, and cornerback Marcus Jones, also dealing with a foot issue, are both questionable for the weekend. So, the Pats are already without a top receiver and their running back due to significant, ongoing issues, and now two more key starters might be sidelined. It’s an injury report nightmare, plain and simple.
It’s gonna be a rough Sunday for the Patriots at home against the Packers. With Brown out again, Henderson dealing with a terrifying neurological issue, and two more starters up in the air, you gotta wonder how they’re gonna piece it together. What a mess for Vrabel’s squad.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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