New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel delivered a clear message to wide receiver A.J. Brown as the player faces a potential sixth consecutive absence, according to a report published Saturday.
Brown, who wears No. 1 for the Patriots, was photographed warming up before the team's October 22 game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. The nature of Brown's absence and the specific content of Vrabel's message were not disclosed in the initial report.
The story was reported by Duncan Day for Heavy on November 7, 2026.
