Patriots on Upset Alert as Geno Smith Brings a No-INT Streak Into Jets Matchup with Patriots – WTOP News
The wide receiver returned to practice on a limited basis after a high-ankle sprain, and Mike Vrabel said he will evaluate him before deciding on activation.
- New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown returned from injured reserve on Sunday, October 18, 2026, recording three catches for 27 yards in the Patriots' 26-19 victory over the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium.
- Brown had been sidelined since suffering a high-ankle sprain during the Patriots' season-opening loss to the Seattle Seahawks on September 9, and was officially activated to the 53-man roster on Saturday after missing four games.
- The wide receiver's return proved challenging; Brown finished with three catches and three drops, including a fumble on an onside kick attempt in the final seconds, though New England recovered the ball.
- Head coach Mike Vrabel dismissed concerns, stating, "We have all the confidence in the world in A.J. to just be able to finish those plays." Vrabel's backing signals long-term faith despite the rocky debut.
- With a 4-2 record, the Patriots face a short week before traveling to play the Chicago Bears on Thursday, October 22, with Brown's workload expected to be carefully managed during the compressed schedule.
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