A.J. Brown Is Heading to Germany With Patriots, But Will He Play vs. Lions?

A.J. Brown Is Heading to Germany With Patriots, But Will He Play vs. Lions? originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Patriots have continued to fight through an injury-plagued season with backup players taking on larger roles, but they could get a major offensive boost ahead of their Week 10 game.During a press conference on Wednesday, New England coach Mike Vrabel told reporters that A.J. Brown will travel with the team when the Pats fly to Germany for an international matchup against the Lions."I would say mostly everybody but a few guys are gonna go to Germany," Vrabel said. "I'm including [Brown] in the group that would go."However, Vrabel didn't specify whether Brown will be cleared to return to the field, saying, "There are gonna be guys that go to Germany that won't play."Brown has not played since Week 7, as he is still dealing with ankle and knee injuries. He has only been available for three of the Patriots' nine games this season, totaling nine receptions for 101 yards.If Brown doesn't suit up on Sunday, he would get extra rest during New England's bye week. After facing the Lions, the Patriots will meet the Chargers in Los Angeles on Nov. 29.A.J. Brown career statsYearTeamGPRecYdsAvgLngTD2019TEN16521,05120.29182020TEN14701,07515.473112021TEN136386913.85752022PHI17881,49617.078112023PHI171061,45613.75972024PHI13671,07916.16772025PHI15781,00312.94572026NE3910111.2180Career—1085338,13015.39156More Patriots newsNFL Analyst Gives Patriots Low Ranking Among AFC Contenders, Sees 'Danger' AheadAfter Skipping NFL Trade Deadline, Patriots Left With Unlikely Top RB, WR for Week 10 GameHow Vikings' Trade for Kirk Cousins Makes Patriots’ Road to Playoffs More Difficult