Overview
- Brown returned to the active roster and played 52 of 68 offensive snaps in the Patriots’ 26-19 win over the Jets on Sunday, finishing with three catches for 27 yards and three drops.
- Head coach Mike Vrabel publicly downplayed long-term concern and said Brown showed separation, while Brown himself rejected using the ankle as an excuse and promised to improve.
- The Patriots listed Brown as a limited participant on Monday’s walkthrough with an ankle designation, a status that does not by itself confirm a setback because the team held a lighter practice.
- New England placed receiver Romeo Doubs on injured reserve after the same game, which reduces depth and increases immediate pressure on Brown to regain consistent production.
- The team will use this short week to judge Brown’s practice reps and chemistry with quarterback Drake Maye before Thursday’s game in Chicago, with fewer full practices left to correct timing and ball security issues.