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NFL·INJURY·October 31, 2026 01:02 PM ET

Patriots rule out A.J. Brown, TreVeyon Henderson, Marcus Bryant

New England enters Week 8 holding the AFC's No. 8 seed.

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What happened: The New England Patriots downgraded wide receiver A.J. Brown, running back TreVeyon Henderson, and offensive lineman Marcus Bryant to out for Sunday's matchup at Miami. Brown continues to manage knee and ankle injuries, while Henderson was sidelined due to an illness. Bryant remains on injured reserve after returning to practice earlier in the week.

Why it matters: New England stands at 4-3 and occupies the eighth spot in the AFC playoff picture following a 30-24 loss to the Chicago Bears. Sidelining two primary offensive skill players challenges the roster's depth ahead of the Nov. 10 trade deadline.

By the numbers: • Record: New England is 4-3, ranked eighth in the AFC standings. • Last result: 30-24 loss at Chicago on Oct. 22. • Roster flexibility: New England has five injured-reserve designations remaining ahead of the deadline.

What to watch: The Patriots visit Miami on Sunday before turning their focus toward roster management ahead of the Nov. 10 NFL trade deadline.

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