The Patriots receiver missed Thursday's practice as a flared-up knee joins an existing ankle injury ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
A.J. Brown sat out practice on Thursday, and this time it wasn't just the ankle. Sources say a knee issue flared up for the Patriots wide receiver, adding a fresh complication to an injury report that already had him dealing with ankle trouble.
Brown had been listed on Wednesday's injury report with the ankle, and the knee was tacked on afterward. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, his availability for Sunday's matchup against the Miami Dolphins is now up in the air.
This marks Brown's first missed practice since he returned from injured reserve. Earlier this week, Brown had addressed the ankle issue directly, saying he's sometimes pushing through it but offering no excuses for his performance.
The Patriots have not confirmed a final determination on Brown's status, and his participation level in Friday's practice, if any, will likely shape expectations heading into the weekend. For now, New England is left waiting to see whether one of its key offensive weapons will be active against Miami.