# Mike Vrabel: No concern about A.J. Brown

> Patriots coach Mike Vrabel says A.J. Brown’s recent return to play isn’t a problem, just needs time to adjust.
- Title: Mike Vrabel: No concern about A.J. Brown · NBC Sports
- Summary: Patriots coach Mike Vrabel says A.J. Brown’s recent return to play isn’t a problem, just needs time to adjust.
- Keywords: mike vrabel, a.j. brown, patriots, nfl, wide receiver, ankle injury, offensive rhythm, sports, Mike, Vrabel, concern, Brown
- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/mike-vrabel-no-concern-about-a-j-brown-just-have-to-get-into-rhythm
- Published: 2026-10-26T12:31:26.427+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mike vrabel, a.j. brown, patriots, nfl, wide receiver, ankle injury, offensive rhythm, sports
## A.J. Brown’s recent return
Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown has returned to action after missing four games with an ankle injury.
## Brown’s production stats
Brown has been targeted with 16 passes from Drake Maye but only caught six for 75 yards in two games.
## Concerns about Brown’s performance
Brown’s first game back featured multiple drops, sparking worries about fitting into the offense.
## Mike Vrabel’s response
Vrabel says no concern about Brown’s drops or contested catches, emphasizing past successful plays.

> No, I don’t have any concern . . . . I thought that he dropped a few passes, and then the other night there was a contested catch that, I’ve seen him make those plays in the past, I’ve seen those plays get called for DPI, and I’ve seen those plays be good plays by the defense down the field
## Next game schedule
Brown will face the Dolphins next Sunday after a quick turnaround against the Bears.
## Key takeaway

Patriots coach Mike Vrabel says A.J. Brown’s recent return to play isn’t a problem, just needs time to adjust.