The New England Patriots are opening a 21-day practice window for wide receiver A.J. Brown, indicating his return from injured reserve is nearing. Multiple outlets report that Brown is eligible to return after suffering a high ankle sprain early in the season, and that the team is moving him toward return-focused work.
CBS Sports and several Yahoo Sports reports tie the update to Brown’s injury timeline after his Week 1 setback against the Seattle Seahawks. Yahoo also notes that swing tackle Marcus Bryant is included in the practice-window activity. Other coverage highlights that Patriots coach Mike Vrabel remains cautious: he does not set a firm timetable but says there is a chance Brown could return this week, with practice eligibility and game readiness being monitored.