A.J. Brown reportedly progressing well in ankle recovery

Sep 24, 2026

Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown is “moving pretty well” in his recovery from a high-ankle sprain, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Schefter said the original recovery estimate was six to eight weeks, but Brown currently appears capable of returning closer to the six-week end of that range. He cautioned that Brown still has work ahead and characterized six weeks as an estimate, not a firm timetable.

Fantasy Impact:

This is modestly encouraging for Brown’s rest-of-season outlook, but it does not support planning around an immediate Week 6 activation. He remains a strong IR stash, with Week 8 looking like a more practical target if Schefter’s six-week estimate proves accurate. Doubs, Hollins and Douglas should continue handling the majority of New England’s WR opportunities in the meantime.

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Chargers sign QB Jake Browning

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The Chargers are signing veteran QB Jake Browning, per source.

Related players: DJ Uiagalelei, Justin Herbert

Fantasy Impact:

With Trey Lance heading to IR, the Bolts needed another arm. It's unclear who will earn the QB2 role behind Herbert. Uiagalelei is a former Florida State QB the Chargers signed in 2025. Browning is a former Bengal who backed up Joe Burrow and had some moments of success. He eventually lost the starting role to Joe Flacco in 2025.

Bills RB James Cook could see less carries if fumbles continue

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Joe Brady threatens James Cook’s playing time: “We’re putting the ball in harm’s way.. It’s negating all the positive.. I have confidence in him.. At some point there has to be consequences.. It’s gotta improve or the carries are gonna decrease.”

Related players: Ray Davis, Ty Johnson

Fantasy Impact:

Cook fumbled twice on Monday night and has four fumbles in five games. There isn't much owners can do here other than hope they don't see another fumble. But if there is, Cook may be sitting for at least a bit, giving way to Davis and Johnson.

Browns RB Raheim Sanders (hip) heads to IR

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Browns have signed RB Audric Estime and placed RB Raheim Sanders on IR for at least four games. Big loss.

Related players: Jaleel McLaughlin, Michael Burton, Quinshon Judkins

Fantasy Impact:

The Estime signing happened Monday and now makes sense as Judkins keeps losing his RB2. Sanders had been getting 4-5 touches since Week 3, so those will have to go somewhere else. McLaughlin is more of a receiving back so Judkins owners may want to think about adding Estime, who looks to be an injury away from significant time.