Patriots activate A.J. Brown from injured reserve
The wide receiver is available again ahead of New England’s Sunday home game against the Jets.
The New England Patriots activated wide receiver A.J. Brown from injured reserve ahead of their Sunday game against the New York Jets, the NFL reported.
The game has not yet been played. The NFL report lists New England at 3-2 and New York at 2-3, with kickoff scheduled for 1 p.m. ET.
Brown returns after ankle injury
Brown, a three-time Pro Bowler, had played 30 snaps and recorded three catches for 26 yards before sustaining the injury that sent him to injured reserve, according to the NFL.
His return comes after he joined the reigning AFC champions as a highly anticipated addition, the league report said.
Maye’s recent passing numbers
The NFL report said quarterback Drake Maye threw for 585 yards, one touchdown and six interceptions over the season’s first three weeks, with a 58.6 passer rating.
Across his most recent two games, Maye recorded 643 passing yards, seven touchdowns and one interception, according to the report.
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The Patriots are scheduled to host the Jets on Sunday. The NFL’s activation report did not specify a calendar date for the game.
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