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A.J. Brown brings ‘fresh juice’ to Patriots offense

New England Patriots wide receiver **A.J. Brown** has taken a step toward returning to action after spending four weeks on injured reserve due to a high ankle sprain suffered in Week 1.

Though he did not participate fully in recent practices, offensive coordinator **Josh McDaniels** expressed optimism about his recovery, calling Brown’s return a potential boost for the wide receiver group. The Patriots have struggled with inconsistent production at the top of their receiving corps in his absence, and McDaniels compared the impact of Brown’s return to how **Stefon Diggs** drew defensive attention in last year’s matchup against the Jets.

However, Brown’s availability for Sunday’s game against the New York Jets remains uncertain, with both the medical team and Brown himself acknowledging that his status is still under evaluation. McDaniels emphasized that the team’s priority is ensuring Brown is fully healthy, noting that his return would bring a renewed dynamic to the offense when ready.

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