A.J. Brown is officially back from injured reserve for the New England Patriots this weekend, but let’s not forget how he ended up there in the first place: courtesy of our very own Seattle Seahawks in that season opener. The wide receiver is set to be activated to the 53-man roster on Saturday and is expected to line up against the New York Jets on Sunday.
Our Guys Left Their Mark
You might remember Brown from the season opener. He was making his Patriots debut against the Hawks and got three catches for 26 yards before disaster struck for him in the third quarter. That’s when he suffered a high ankle sprain, an issue serious enough that New England had to stash him on injured reserve right after the game. It was a tough break for him, for sure, but hey, our defense knows how to play hard. He spent the requisite four weeks on the IR, probably dreaming of getting back on the field.
The Comeback Trail
Brown, who’s 29, started his return journey this past Wednesday, opening up his 21-day activation window by practicing with the team. He was a limited participant all week, which honestly isn’t surprising after a high ankle sprain. You gotta ease back into it. Patriots Head Coach Mike Vrabel gave a pretty cautious update on Friday, saying, “I think he looks okay, like everybody. Some good plays, some bad plays. We’re trying to see where his conditioning level is and see how he may feel here after practice today.” Sounds like he’s feeling good enough, though, because he’s getting activated. He’ll be rejoining a receiving group that includes Romeo Doubs, DeMario Douglas, Kyle Williams, and Efton Chism.
So, the Jets are about to face a guy who’s hungry to make an impact after a month on the sidelines. The Patriots will host the Jets at Gillette Stadium this Sunday, 1 p.m. ET. For us, it’s just another reminder of the kind of impact our Seahawks can have on a game, even when it’s not our guys getting the headlines. It’ll be interesting to see what kind of shape Brown is truly in after being limited all week, and if he can pick up where he left off before the injury he suffered against us.
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Originally reported by Pats Pulpit.
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