Mike Vrabel had a lot to say about A.J. Brown since his return to the Patriots

Musket Fire·Oct 28, 2026 · 2:00 PM CT

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A.J. Brown returned to the Patriots' lineup after missing four games with an ankle injury, raising hopes he would give Drake Maye a true No. 1 receiver. Musket Fire says bouncing back from the sprain has been hard, and Brown is struggling to be the playmaker he has been, drawing plenty of comment from Mike Vrabel.

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