What happened: A.J. Brown has been confirmed to have a high ankle sprain, with an expected four-week absence. The update follows his exit from Wednesday night's season opener.
Why it matters: The injury removes Brown from the lineup for multiple games early in the 2026 regular season. His absence creates an immediate availability issue at wide receiver.
By the numbers: Expected absence: four weeks.
What to watch: Brown's status will be monitored ahead of his projected return window.