A.J. Brown will not return to season opener

Updating a previous report, New England Patriots WR A.J. Brown (ankle) will not return to the Week 1 game against the Seattle Seahawks after exiting with an ankle injury. SOURCE: Adam Schefter - ESPN Why it Matters: The severity of the injury remains to be seen, but the fact that Brown is unable to

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Updating

a previous report, New England Patriots WR A.J. Brown (ankle) will not return to the Week 1 game against the Seattle Seahawks after exiting with an ankle injury.

SOURCE: Adam Schefter - ESPN

Why it Matters: The severity of the injury remains to be seen, but the fact that Brown is unable to return is cause for concern. If he misses extended time, Romeo Doubs would likely vault in the WR3 mix, and DeMario Douglas could become a potential flex option.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: A.J. Brown will not return to season opener