The Patriots got a promising sight in Munich on Thursday evening: A.J. Brown was out on the practice field as New England prepared for its Week 10 matchup with the Lions.
Brown has been sidelined for the last two games because of a knee injury, but his presence at FC Bayern’s practice facility suggested he’s moving in the right direction. Evan Lazar of Patriots.com noted on X, formerly Twitter, that the team was holding a jog-through and Brown was taking part. Lazar also wrote that Rhamondre Stevenson was working out off to the side, while Cameron Latu and Walter Rouse were out there as well.
That lines up with what Mike Vrabel said earlier in the week about Brown’s status. ESPN’s Mike Reiss reported on X, formerly Twitter, that Vrabel said Brown would travel with the team to Germany, while also making clear that travel alone doesn’t guarantee a player will suit up. Still, Reiss added, “this obviously gives Brown a chance.”
For a Patriots offense that has struggled to find any kind of rhythm, getting Brown back would be a major lift. New England is coming off a loss to the Green Bay Packers, and the offense has been uneven enough that injuries have become part of the explanation.
The #Patriots are holding a jog-through at @FCBayernEN’s practice facility on Thursday evening in Munich.
— Evan Lazar (@ezlazar) November 12, 2026
AJ Brown was participating. Saw Rhamondre Stevenson working out off to the side, and Cameron Latu and Walter Rouse were out there. pic.twitter.com/ZN8RCWPwdw
Brown isn’t the only one the Patriots have had to navigate without. Romeo Doubs was placed on injured reserve a few weeks ago.
TreVeyon Henderson has missed the last two games with an illness. Stevenson is expected to miss several games after getting hurt last week.
And beyond the injuries, Drake Maye has to help steady things too. His play hasn’t given the offense much of a boost, and if the Patriots want to be competitive, he’ll need to turn that around.
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