Offensive lineman Trent Brown was noticeably missed in the New England Patriots' Week 10 10-6 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, with New England's line allowing Mac Jones to take five sacks.
Although injuries to his ankle and knee were the primary reasons for Brown's inactive designation, Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer suggested that personal reasons may also be a reason for his inactiveness.
"I'm still told he's habitually late to things," Breer said. "That problem hasn't gone away this year."
Dakota Randall, a Patriots beat reporter for NESN, took to X on Sunday morning to post the above quote from Breer, adding to the speculation that Brown is in fact out for his tardiness.