A.J. Brown’s pending return now feels more like a bonus, than a rescue mission | Karen Guregian

Mike Vrabel didn't rule out the possibility of seeing the Patriots star receiver out at practice this week, saying there was a "chance" Brown would be back. That would be sooner than some reports had outlined. Initially, Brown's return was pegged at closer to six weeks from the high ankle sprain he suffered Week 1 in the season-opening loss to the Seahawks. Of course, getting Brown back would provide a significant boost to the offense. And that's assuming he'll be full throttle, as opposed to a lesser version given the type of injury he suffered.