# Patriots Open Practice Window for A.J. Brown

> Patriots open practice window for A.J. Brown as return to field imminent.
- Title: Patriots Open Practice Window for A.J. Brown · CBS Sports
- Summary: Patriots open practice window for A.J. Brown as return to field imminent. New England Patriots will have A.J. Brown back on field by Wednesday after ankle…
- Keywords: new england patriots, a.j. brown, injured reserve, practice window, ankle sprain, seattle seahawks, new york jets, drake maye, nfl, sports, Patriots, Open
- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nfl/news/a-j-brown-injury-update-new-england-patriots
- Published: 2026-10-14T17:58:01+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: new england patriots, a.j. brown, injured reserve, practice window, ankle sprain, seattle seahawks, new york jets, drake maye, nfl, sports
## Patriots open practice window
New England Patriots have opened practice window for receiver A.J. Brown.
## Brown's ankle injury update
Brown suffered high ankle sprain in season-opening loss to Seattle Seahawks.
## Activation timeline
Week 6 was earliest Brown could be activated from injured reserve.
## Coach Vrabel's statement
Vrabel said Brown will return to practice in a couple days if ready.
## 21-day roster window
Patriots have 21 days to move Brown to active roster or revert to injured reserve.
## Week 7 matchup concern
Patriots face Bears in Chicago after short week with Brown returning imminent.
## Key takeaway

New England Patriots will have A.J. Brown back on field by Wednesday after ankle injury.