A.J. Brown sidelined for several games with high-ankle sprain

In the United States, NFL players A.J. Brown and Sam Darnold suffered injuries during games on September 9, 2026. Brown, a wide receiver for the New England Patriots, will miss several games due to a high-ankle sprain. Darnold, the Seattle Seahawks quarterback, played only five snaps before being sidelined with a muscle injury. Additionally, rookie De'zhaun Stribling of the San Francisco 49ers limped off the field during a game against the Los Angeles Rams.