New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel is skeptical about Ben Brown’s status for Week 10.

Speaking to reporters on Monday, Vrabel stated that Brown probably won't make the trip to Germany for the team's Week 10 matchup against the Detroit Lions, per Patriots Wire’s Sophie Weller.

Brown is dealing with a knee injury that has put his availability for the NFL Munich game in serious doubt.

Brown sustained the injury during the Patriots' Week 9 loss to the Green Bay Packers. He was forced out of the game, leaving New England with additional uncertainty along an already depleted offensive line.

The Patriots also remain without starting offensive guards Mike Onwenu and Alijah Vera-Tucker. However, Patriots offensive lineman Greg Van Roten is progressing well from a hamstring injury, which will provide New England with valuable depth up front upon his return.

New England will face a difficult test against Detroit in Week 10, as the Lions have recorded the second-most sacks in the NFL this season with 27. The Lions' pass rush could create significant problems for the Patriots, making Brown’s status critical for the team.

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