What happened: The New England Patriots officially activated wide receiver A.J. Brown off injured reserve on Saturday, per Ian Rapoport. Brown returned to practice earlier this week following an ankle sprain and is cleared for Sunday's game against the New York Jets.

Why it matters: The transaction returns Brown to the active 53-man roster ahead of the divisional matchup with New York. His activation concludes a multi-week recovery stint on injured reserve.

What to watch: New England faces the New York Jets on Sunday.