Overview
- Brown exited the Patriots’ season opener at Lumen Field on Wednesday after grabbing his right ankle on a third-quarter play and was ruled out for the rest of the 13-10 loss.
- Broadcast replay showed Seahawks cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett’s knee land on Brown’s ankle as the receiver fell to the turf while attempting a low catch.
- Brown walked to the sideline, entered the medical tent, underwent X-rays during the third quarter, and was later seen leaving the locker room wearing a walking boot.
- The Patriots have provided no definitive diagnosis or timeline and are awaiting further testing and medical review before deciding who will absorb Brown’s snaps for upcoming games.
- Brown was New England’s marquee offseason trade acquisition, and his loss in Week 1 visibly weakened the passing attack as Drake Maye threw three fourth-quarter interceptions after Brown left the game.