Patriots lose AJ Brown to injury again, rule out other offensive players ahead of matchup with division rival
Patriots Set to Play Dolphins with Three Key Offensive Players Out
Boston, Nov. 5—The New England Patriots are gearing up for a crucial divisional clash against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, but the team will be missing three of its primary offensive contributors. Wide receiver A.J. Brown, running back TreVeyon Henderson, and offensive tackle Marcus Bryant were all cleared as unavailable for the game, putting the Patriots’ offense on thin ice.
Brown, who joined New England in the 2025 season after a trade from the Philadelphia Eagles, has been on the sidelines since a high‑ankle sprain in the season opener. He suffered the injury on September 9, when a collision with a Seattle Seahawks defender caused him to fall and remain on the field for the rest of the play. The injury was later confirmed by medical staff and left him on injured reserve for the next four games. He returned to action in the two most recent contests, recording modest statistics, but the ankle and accompanying knee issues have now ruled him out of the upcoming game.
TreVeyon Henderson’s absence follows an illness that sidelined him for the Patriots’ Week 1 opener. He had already missed a game earlier in the season due to an ankle injury. The combination of health concerns and recovery time has left the running back position without his presence on the field for the Dolphins match‑up.
Marcus Bryant, the offensive tackle, has spent the entire season on injured reserve as well. Although he was designated to return, the team decided to keep him at the practice squad level and he has not participated in any games. He was active in training sessions this week but remained on the roster list of unavailable players.
With Brown, Henderson and Bryant all off the field, New England’s offense will rely on a mix of veteran depth and emerging talent. The Patriots’ coaching staff will need to adjust the offensive line and receiving corps, while the team’s front office and medical staff work to ensure the players return to full health as soon as possible.
The game against the Dolphins carries significant playoff implications for the AFC East. New England will need to compensate for the absence of these key offensive pieces, while the Dolphins will look to exploit any weakness in the Patriots’ line. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how the Patriots adapt and whether their backup players can fill the void left by Brown, Henderson and Bryant.
