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The New England Patriots are dealing with a significant blow right out of the gate. A.J. Brown, their marquee offseason addition, is confirmed out at least four weeks after an MRI revealed a high ankle sprain suffered in Wednesday night's season-opening loss to Seattle. Head coach Mike Vrabel is already managing expectations heading into Week two.
Speaking of injury concerns, the Philadelphia Eagles are monitoring outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard as they approach their own season opener. The twenty-nine-year-old missed all of training camp with what he's calling a freak pectoral injury, and while Philadelphia is counting on him as a key piece of their pass rush, the team may take a cautious approach with his availability in Week one.
And shifting our attention internationally, the NFL's global push continues as the LA Rams and San Francisco 49ers are set to face off in Melbourne, Australia. The matchup figures to be a showcase moment for the league's international expansion, with broadcasters and analysts lined up to bring the action to a whole new audience halfway around the world.
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