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  • Progressing, but won't return soon

    Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Wednesday that Brown (shoulder) is "on schedule, or a little but ahead" in his recovery from September surgery, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: That said, Reid cautioned that it's "going to be a while" before Brown plays, though the receiver is a "relentless worker" who seems to be doing well up to this point in his recovery. Around the time he had surgery, multiple reports suggested Brown was unlikely to play in the regular season, with any shot to return dependent on the Chiefs making another playoff run. The team's wideout corps has changed considerably since Week 1, first losing Rashee Rice to a season-ending knee injury and then…read more

    Published: Wed, Oct 23 at 2:15pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Unlikely to play in regular season

    Brown, who was placed on injured reserve Friday and is slated to undergo surgery to repair his shoulder, is unlikely to play during the regular season, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: The language coming out of Kansas City, both from head coach Andy Reid and Vice President of Sports Medicine and Performance Rick Burkholder, suggested this timeline could be a possibility. While the report leaves open that Brown could rejoin the team in the postseason, it seems as if the speedy wide receiver will be largely unavailable for fantasy managers in 2024.

    Published: Sat, Sep 14 at 3:41pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Goes on IR

    The Chiefs placed Brown (shoulder) on injured reserve Friday.

    Analysis: Per Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site, Brown is slated to undergo shoulder surgery Monday. While the Chiefs don't have a specific timetable for the wideout's return to action, head coach Andy Reid told Adam Teicher of ESPN.com on Friday that Brown is set to miss months. In Brown's looming absence, Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy and Justin Watson are in line to lead Kansas City's wideout corps in the coming weeks, with JuJu Smith-Schuster, Skyy Moore and Mecole Hardman also in the mix to…read more

    Published: Fri, Sep 13 at 12:28pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Set for surgery, no return timeline

    Chiefs Vice President of Sports Medicine and Performance Rick Burkholder said Friday that Brown (shoulder) is scheduled to undergo surgery Monday, per Matt McMullen of the team's official site, and that he's without a timetable to return, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.

    Analysis: Brown appears destined to land on injured reserve, as initially reported by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, though the move has not yet been made official. Coach Andy Reid said Monday the wide receiver's potential return to the field is "not going to be weeks, it's going to be more like months," according to Charles Goldman of AtoZSports.com. Burkholder said the decision for Brown to undergo surgery was made after recent imaging revealed a bone in his shoulder had moved, with specialists…read more

    Published: Fri, Sep 13 at 11:24am by Rotowire.com
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  • Reportedly headed to IR

    Brown (shoulder) is reportedly in line to head to IR, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

    Analysis: We'll await added context as well as confirmation from the Chiefs, but Rapoport's report indicates that the wideout is in line to undergo a procedure to address his shoulder injury. Assuming that's the case, Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy and Justin Watson will be on track to lead Kansas City's wideout corps in the coming weeks, with JuJu Smith-Schuster, Skyy Moore and Mecole Hardman also in the mix.

    Published: Fri, Sep 13 at 8:47am by Rotowire.com
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  • Remains sidelined Thursday

    Brown (shoulder) won't practice Thursday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

    Analysis: Brown was also sidelined for Wednesday's session, which gives him one more opportunity to log practice reps ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals. If the wideout is forced to miss a second straight contest, Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy and Justin Watson would once again be on track to lead Kansas City's wideout corps in Week 2, with JuJu Smith-Schuster, Skyy Moore and Mecole Hardman on hand as depth.

    Published: Thu, Sep 12 at 9:55am by Rotowire.com
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  • Not ready to practice

    Brown (shoulder) won't practice Wednesday, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Though Brown won't take the field Wednesday, head coach Andy Reid said that it's still possible the wideout could be available Sunday against the Bengals. Brown has two more chances to log practice reps before the Chiefs' final Week 2 injury report is posted. In his absence in the team's season opener this past Thursday versus the Ravens, Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy and Justin Watson led Kansas City's wideout corps, with JuJu Smith-Schuster and Skyy Moore mixing in.

    Published: Wed, Sep 11 at 9:59am by Rotowire.com
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  • Moving in right direction

    Brown (shoulder) is nearing a return to the field according to head coach Andy Reid, Charles Goldman of AtoZSports.com reports.

    Analysis: Brown has been working his way back from a sternoclavicular joint injury in his left shoulder that he suffered on Aug. 10. Head coach Andy Reid said Monday that the wide receiver is "getting close" and that "it looks like it's heading in the right direction." Once he's healthy, Brown will compete with the likes of Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy and Travis Kelce for targets, likely limiting his fantasy upside in the early going.

    Published: Mon, Sep 9 at 5:30pm by Rotowire.com
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  • May debut in Week 2

    Brown (shoulder), who is inactive for Thursday's game against the Ravens, may be able to play in the Chiefs' Week 2 matchup with the Bengals on Sunday, Sept. 15, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Brown is expected to return to practice next week, which would be just a shade over four weeks since he suffered a sternoclavicular joint injury in his left shoulder in Kansas City's exhibition opener in Jacksonville. The typical recovery for such an injury is 4-to-6 weeks, and the sixth-year wide receiver appears to be trending toward the front end of that timetable. Brown likely will need to get through Week 2 prep unscathed for the Chiefs' medical personnel to sign off on him playing on…read more

    Published: Thu, Sep 5 at 4:43pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Officially out Thursday

    The Chiefs have ruled out Brown (shoulder) for Thursday's season opener versus the Ravens.

    Analysis: Head coach Andy Reid had already previously acknowledged that Brown would sit out the Week 1 matchup, but the team has now made the news official. Brown didn't practice in any fashion leading up to Thursday's contest, so he'll need to get some reps under his belt during the upcoming week to have a chance at making his Chiefs debut Sept. 15 against the Bengals. In his absence Thursday, Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy and Justin Watson are likely to lead the Chiefs' Week 1 receiver corps, with JuJu…read more

    Published: Wed, Sep 4 at 9:26am by Rotowire.com
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  • Will miss season opener

    Head coach Andy Reid said Tuesday that Brown (shoulder) has been ruled out for Thursday's season opener against the Ravens, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.

    Analysis: Brown has yet to resume practicing since suffering a left sternoclavicular dislocation Aug. 10, and it never appeared that he had a real chance to be available for Week 1. Reid has now made that official, though he noted that Brown's recovery has been encouraging, per Adam Teicher of ESPN.com. Brown's absence will leave opportunities up for grabs behind TE Travis Kelce and top wideout Rashee Rice. Rookie first-round pick Xavier Worthy could be the biggest beneficiary of extra offensive looks,…read more

    Published: Tue, Sep 3 at 11:17am by Rotowire.com
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  • Remains sidelined Monday

    Brown (shoulder) won't practice Monday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

    Analysis: The Chiefs open their regular-season slate Thursday night against the Ravens, and coach Andy Reid acknowledged to McMullen that the wideout is not expected to be available for the contest. Though Brown appears on track to be officially ruled out by the team ahead of Week 1 action, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com relays that Reid has noted that Brown's progress in his recovery has been very encouraging. In his anticipated absence versus Baltimore, fellow WRs Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy should have an…read more

    Published: Mon, Sep 2 at 10:58am by Rotowire.com
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  • Missing another practice

    Brown (shoulder) isn't practicing Sunday, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.

    Analysis: Kansas City head coach Andy Reid indicated that Brown is the only Chiefs player who will miss Sunday's practice session. The wideout's absence further supports the expectation that he'll miss the team's regular-season opener against Baltimore on Thursday. With that said, Kansas City elected not to place Brown on injured reserve to open the campaign, so there appears to be optimism that he'll be back in action by Week 4.

    Published: Sun, Sep 1 at 10:19am by Rotowire.com
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  • Not expected to play in season opener

    Coach Andy Reid said Friday that Brown (shoulder) is not expected to suit up for Kansas City's regular-season opener against the Ravens on Thursday, Sept. 5, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

    Analysis: Brown was given a 4-to-6 week recovery timetable after suffering a sternoclavicular injury Aug. 10, so Reid is essentially offering an acknowledgement that the wideout's earliest possible return date will come Week 2 versus the Bengals. It's possible that Brown will need longer than that to get full healthy, but the Chiefs' decision not to place him on short-term IR is a vote of confidence from the team that he will need to miss less than four games. For Week 1, Patrick Mahomes' top receiving…read more

    Published: Fri, Aug 30 at 10:19am by Rotowire.com
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  • Not practicing yet

    Brown (shoulder) was present at Monday's practice but didn't participate, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Watching from the sideline might be interpreted as a step in the right direction, but Brown remains uncertain for Week 1 after suffering a sternoclavicular injury Aug. 10 in Kansas City's preseason opener. Reports at the time suggested he'd likely be out 4-to-6 weeks, hinting at a return at some point in September if not in time for Week 1. With Brown unavailable, Xavier Worthy and Justin Watson got most of the first-team snaps at wide receiver alongside Rashee Rice in the Chiefs' second…read more

    Published: Mon, Aug 26 at 12:02pm by Rotowire.com
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  • To miss up to six weeks

    Brown (shoulder) is expected to miss 4-6 weeks due to a sternoclavicular injury suffered during Kansas City's preseason opener against the Jaguars, Jordan Schultz of BleacherReport.com reports.

    Analysis: Brown's recovery timeline aligns with coach Andy Reid's earlier estimate, which was based on the amount of time former Kansas City wide receiver Tyreek Hill missed due to a similar injury in 2019. The timing makes it appear unlikely that Brown will be available for the regular-season opener against the Ravens on Thursday, Sept. 5, though the team has yet to rule him out. If Brown's recovery timeline ends up being closer to six weeks, he could even be a candidate to begin the year on IR. Given…read more

    Published: Tue, Aug 13 at 12:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't require surgery

    Coach Andy Reid said Monday that Brown (shoulder) is back in Kansas City and won't require surgery after having injured his left shoulder Saturday, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.

    Analysis: Brown suffered a sternoclavicular joint injury during Saturday's preseason game versus the Jaguars, which Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports was able to be reduced by doctors in Jacksonville. Coach Andy Reid said that back in the 2019 season, former Chiefs receiver Tyreek Hill dealt with a similar injury, which required him to miss Weeks 2-5. Reid only said "we'll see" with regard to Brown's status for Week 1, per Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com, but it looks like the 27-year-old's…read more

    Published: Mon, Aug 12 at 9:43am by Rotowire.com
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  • May miss some time

    Head coach Andy Reid said Brown suffered the same injury to his left shoulder in Saturday's preseason game versus Jacksonville that former Chiefs receiver Tyreek Hill sustained during the 2019 season, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.

    Analysis: In the case of Hill, he missed Weeks 2 through 5 in 2019 due to a sternoclavicular dislocation that required a reduction under anesthesia, per Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com. If Brown follows a similar path as Hill, his recovery timeline could threaten his odds to play Week 1. With Rashee Rice's availability up in the air due to legal woes as well, the Chiefs may enter the upcoming campaign with a receiving corps composed of Xavier Worthy, Justin Watson, Skyy Moore and Kadarius Toney (back).

    Published: Sat, Aug 10 at 7:37pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Hurts shoulder Saturday

    Brown sustained a shoulder injury during Saturday's preseason contest at Jacksonville.

    Analysis: QB Patrick Mahomes connected with Brown on an 11-yard catch on the first play from scrimmage, but afterward the offseason addition appeared to favor his shoulder on the sideline. After a Harrison Butker field goal ended the Chiefs' first drive, Brown was seen making his way to the locker room. Considering it's the preseason and not the regular season, Brown likely has seen his last action of the team's exhibition opener.

    Published: Sat, Aug 10 at 4:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns from illness

    Brown (illness) returned to practice Wednesday, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.

    Analysis: Brown should jump right back in with the first-team offense after missing a few days due to an illness. Wednesday will be one of the few practices so far in which all of Brown, Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy have been available, as Worthy missed some time earlier in training camp with an illness of his own.

    Published: Wed, Jul 31 at 7:16am by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses practice because of illness

    Brown sat out practice Sunday due to an illness, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Specifics of the illness were not shared, but it doesn't seem like something that will keep Brown out for an extended period. The flashy wideout is set to take on a key role in the Chiefs' passing game this year after signing a one-year deal in March. Though he has the explosiveness to thrive in KC's offense, Brown will need to remain healthy after missing eight contests over the past two years due to injuries.

    Published: Sun, Jul 28 at 9:46am by Rotowire.com
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  • Looking good at OTAs

    Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Wednesday that Brown (heel) and quarterback Patrick Mahomes have been developing chemistry early on during OTAs, Aaron Ladd of KSHB 41 Kansas City reports.

    Analysis: Brown made the highlight play of Wednesday's session with a one-handed catch during 7-on-7 drills, per Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site. The wideout thus looks like he's put last season's heel injury behind him. Now heading into his age-27 season on a one-year, $7 million contract with the Chiefs, Brown is facing an intriguing fantasy opportunity if he can manage to separate himself from the pack in Kansas City's wide receiver corps, so it's encouraging to see him building some…read more

    Published: Wed, May 22 at 11:32am by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets competition from draft

    Brown (heel) and first-round pick Xavier Worthy are the main new faces in Kansas City's revamped receiving corps, Jacob Sloan of FOX 4 Kansas City reports.

    Analysis: A lot has happened since Brown signed a one-year, $7 million contract in mid-March, starting with fellow Chiefs wideout Rashee Rice being involved in a hit-and-run accident that's led to criminal charges. Rice will likely face a suspension at some point, and his potential absence leaves Brown, Justin Watson and Kadarius Toney as the top veteran wide receivers. Worthy may be talented enough to jet to the front of that group, coming in as a first-round pick after setting the NFL Scouting Combine…read more

    Published: Wed, May 1 at 11:41am by Rotowire.com
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  • Pairing up with Mahomes

    Brown (heel) is slated to sign a one-year contract worth up to $11 million with the Chiefs, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Brown is coming off two underwhelming seasons with the Cardinals, though he was plagued by injuries in both campaigns. He'll now join the prolific Chiefs offense and should become a top-three option for Patrick Mahomes behind TE Travis Kelce and WR Rashee Rice. Brown -- who will presumably be past the heel injury that slowed him late last season by the time he takes the field for Kansas City -- may find it difficult to replicate his breakout 2021 campaign during which he commanded 146 targets,…read more

    Published: Thu, Mar 14 at 7:42pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Officially on injured reserve

    The Cardinals officially placed Brown (heel) on injured reserve Friday.

    Analysis: Coach Jonathan Gannon announced the pending transaction earlier Friday, per Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site, and Brown now will miss the final two games of the campaign. Most of Brown's 2023 output occurred with Joshua Dobbs and Clayton Tune under center, as he mustered only a 9-134-0 line on 24 targets (of his 51-574-4 on 101 targets overall) after Kyler Murray made his season debut Week 10. A heel injury is to blame for Brown's abbreviated season, capping him at 14 appearances,…read more

    Published: Fri, Dec 29 at 3:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Being placed on IR

    Coach Jonathan Gannon said Friday that Brown (heel) will be placed on injured reserve, ending his 2023 campaign, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Brown will miss the remainder of the 2023 campaign due to a heel injury that caused him to miss Week 16 and log early exits in the Cardinals' previous two games. That ends the worst statistical season of the 26-year-old's career in which he secured 51 of 101 targets for 574 yards and four touchdowns while also rushing twice for 23 yards. Granted, part of that context can be explained by Brown playing without Kyler Murray (illness) for the first nine games of the season, then working through…read more

    Published: Fri, Dec 29 at 8:36am by Rotowire.com
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  • Still not practicing

    Brown (heel) didn't participate in Thursday's practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Brown may be trending toward a second absence in a row due to a lingering heel injury that caused early exits from his last two appearances in Weeks 13 and 15. However, he'll have one more chance to get in his first on-field work of Week 17 prep before the Cardinals potentially make a decision on his availability for Sunday's game at Philadelphia. If Brown is out again this weekend, Michael Wilson, Rondale Moore and Zach Pascal will be the top available options at wide receiver for the team's…read more

    Published: Thu, Dec 28 at 1:37pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Held out of Wednesday's practice

    Brown (heel) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Brown has yet to log any on-field work since aggravating his heel injury in the second half of a Week 15 loss to the 49ers. Since he exited early in both of his last two appearances for the same reason, the Cardinals clearly are having the wide receiver focus on rehab with the hope he'll be able to make an appearance in one or both of the final two weeks of the campaign. Regardless, kicking off Week 17 prep with no activity doesn't leave Brown with much leeway ahead of Sunday's game at…read more

    Published: Wed, Dec 27 at 1:43pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Out this week

    Brown (heel) is ruled out for Sunday's game at Chicago, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Coach Jonathan Gannon made multiple comments earlier this week about hoping to get Brown back before the end of the season, but a decision to rule the wide receiver out for Week 16 before Friday's practice even starts isn't the most encouraging development. Brown made early exits Week 13 and 15 -- sandwiched around a Week 14 bye -- and he's now missed every practice ahead of Week 16. The most likely beneficiaries in terms of additional WR snaps/targets are Michael Wilson, Rondale Moore, Greg…read more

    Published: Fri, Dec 22 at 8:38am by Rotowire.com
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  • Still sidelined at practice

    Brown (heel) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

    Analysis: Brown has made early exits from the Cardinals' last two games Weeks 13 and 15 due to a heel injury that has lingered since Week 12 prep. It appears he's focusing on rehab of the issue versus practice with the hope he'll play again at some point over the final three contests of the campaign. Whether Brown is able to suit up Sunday in Chicago remains to be seen, but the team could clear up his status as soon as it posts the final Week 16 practice report Friday.

    Published: Thu, Dec 21 at 1:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not seen at practice Thursday

    Brown (heel) wasn't spotted during the media-access portion of Thursday's practice, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

    Analysis: If Brown indeed misses practice for a second day in a row, he'll have just one more opportunity to mix into drills this week before the Cardinals potentially make a ruling on his availability ahead of Sunday's game at Chicago. Fellow wide receiver Greg Dortch (shoulder) also wasn't seen on the practice field Thursday, meaning Michael Wilson, Rondale Moore and Zach Pascal are the healthy options at the position on Arizona's active roster.

    Published: Thu, Dec 21 at 10:41am by Rotowire.com
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  • Not at practice

    Brown (heel) isn't practicing Wednesday, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

    Analysis: Arizona head coach Jonathan Gannon already acknowledged that Brown is uncertain to play Sunday at Chicago, though the Cardinals don't anticipate placing him on injured reserve this week. The wide receiver didn't play after halftime in Arizona's past two games, as he aggravated his lingering heel injury during the second quarter of both contests. A Week 14 bye sandwiched between those games didn't seem to help Brown move past the issue, and at this point, he'll be an extremely risky fantasy…read more

    Published: Wed, Dec 20 at 10:59am by Rotowire.com
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  • Uncertain for Week 16

    Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said Wednesday that Brown's (heel) status is up in the air for Sunday's game against the Bears, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

    Analysis: Brown has suited up in all 14 of the Cardinals' games to date, but the wideout is coming off consecutive games in which he handled significantly less than a full share of snaps and finished without a single reception. Though the Cardinals are reportedly optimistic that Brown won't miss time, clarity on his status for Sunday's game likely won't come until the team has had a chance to evaluate him in practice.

    Published: Wed, Dec 20 at 9:33am by Rotowire.com
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  • Unlikely to land on IR

    Coach Jonathan Gannon said Monday that Brown (heel) likely won't be placed on injured reserve, Bob McManaman of The Arizona Republic reports.

    Analysis: Brown has had back-to-back abbreviated outings (Weeks 13 and 15) due to a lingering heel injury and hasn't recorded a catch since Week 12. Still, the Cardinals are holding off on shutting him down for the season, which a move to IR would result in. With the team now set to prepare for Sunday's visit to Chicago, Brown won't be listed on a practice report until Wednesday, but if he requires any absences down the stretch, Arizona will need to lean on Michael Wilson, Rondale Moore, Greg Dortch and…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 18 at 3:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Aggravates heel injury

    Brown departed Sunday's game against the 49ers with a heel injury, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Brown dealt with a heel injury prior to each of the Cardinals' last three contests, and he now has exited early for a second straight game. If he's unable to return, he'll finish Week 15 with no targets on his ledger.

    Published: Sun, Dec 17 at 2:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Active Sunday

    Brown (heel) is active for Sunday's contest versus the 49ers.

    Analysis: Brown has been tending to a heel injury since Week 12 prep and even made an early exit from the Cardinals' Week 13 win at Pittsburgh. After the team's Week 14 bye, he followed up no activity Wednesday with back-to-back capped sessions Thursday and Friday before entering the weekend as questionable for Week 15. Adam Schefter of ESPN then reported early Sunday that Brown was in line to suit up, which has come to pass. Brown thus will be taking on a San Francisco defense that has allowed the…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 17 at 11:38am by Rotowire.com
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  • Expected to play Week 15

    Brown (heel), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers, is expected to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Coming out of the Cardinals' Week 14 bye, Brown failed to practice Wednesday but returned to the field Thursday and Friday as a limited participant. Though head coach Jonathan Gannon has acknowledged that Brown's painful heel injury requires regular management, the wideout nonetheless appears poised to play through the health concern Sunday. Official word on Brown's status will arrive when Arizona unveils its inactive list 90 minutes before Sunday's 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff, but even though he's…read more

    Published: Sat, Dec 16 at 11:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Listed as questionable

    Brown (heel) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

    Analysis: Brown was held out of practice coming out of a Week 14 bye but then managed limited sessions Thursday and Friday. Coach Jonathan Gannon acknowledged Friday that Brown's heel injury is painful and requires management, per Howard Balzer of GoPHNX.com, though Gannon also told Brack he still expects the wide receiver to continue making explosive plays. It thus seems Brown is more likely than not to suit up ahead of the Cardinals' 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff this Sunday, albeit with risk for an in-game…read more

    Published: Fri, Dec 15 at 2:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Practicing again

    Brown (heel) is practicing Friday, Jose Romero of The Arizona Republic reports.

    Analysis: Brown played through the heel injury and handled full workloads Weeks 11 and 12, but he then missed most of the second half of a Week 13 win over Pittsburgh and initially was held out of practice when the Cardinals came back from a Week 14 bye. He returned to practice Thursday and now is participating again Friday, suggesting he'll at least try to play this Sunday against the 49ers.

    Published: Fri, Dec 15 at 10:35am by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited in return to practice

    Brown (heel) practiced on a limited basis Thursday, Jose M. Romero of The Arizona Republic reports.

    Analysis: Brown played through a heel injury in the Cardinals' previous two games, but he left the last one early Week 13 at Pittsburgh and wasn't able to return. Even with the benefit of a Week 14 bye, he didn't take part as the team reconvened for practice Wednesday, but his return to some drills one day later keeps the door ajar for him to be available Sunday against the 49ers. Friday's practice report will reveal whether or not Brown enters the weekend with an injury designation for Week 15 action.

    Published: Thu, Dec 14 at 3:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Back at practice Thursday

    Brown (heel) returned to practice Thursday, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

    Analysis: Prior to the Cardinals' Week 14 bye, Brown tended to a heel injury during Week 12 and 13 prep, but he suited up on both occasions. Still, he exited the latter contest in Pittsburgh during the third quarter and was unable to return. With the benefit of the recent respite and no activity at Wednesday's session, Brown now appears to be putting himself in a position to be available Sunday against the 49ers, though his activity level in Arizona's second Week 15 session won't be known until later…read more

    Published: Thu, Dec 14 at 10:43am by Rotowire.com
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  • No return to practice yet

    Brown (heel) isn't practicing Wednesday, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

    Analysis: Head coach Jonathan Gannon suggested Monday that Brown likely would practice this week, after having a Week 14 bye to heal up following an early exit from the Cardinals' Week 13 win over Pittsburgh. Brown is tending to the same heel injury that he played through for multiple weeks before he experienced a setback in Pittsburgh, and he'll still have two more chances to practice prior to Sunday's matchup with San Francisco.

    Published: Wed, Dec 13 at 11:15am by Rotowire.com
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  • Expected to practice this week

    Coach Jonathan Gannon noted Monday that all signs point to Brown (heel) being able to practice this week, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

    Analysis: Brown exited the Cardinals' Week 13 win over the Steelers due to a heel injury, but the wideout appears to have benefited from the team's subsequent bye week. Assuming Brown is indeed able to practice without issue in the coming days, he'll have a chance to suit up Sunday against the 49ers, who sit atop the NFC West standings with a 10-3 record.

    Published: Mon, Dec 11 at 3:01pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Exits early Sunday

    Brown left Sunday's contest at Pittsburgh due to a heel injury.

    Analysis: Brown didn't practice during Week 13 prep due to a heel issue, so he may have aggravated it upon his departure in the third quarter. If he's unable to return, he'll end Sunday's game with no catches on three targets. With Michael Wilson (shoulder) and Zach Pascal (personal) inactive, Rondale Moore, Greg Dortch, Andre Baccellia and Dan Chisena are left as the Cardinals' healthy and available wide receivers.

    Published: Sun, Dec 3 at 12:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Active in Week 13

    Brown (heel) is active for Sunday's game at Pittsburgh.

    Analysis: Brown was held out of drills during the entirety of Week 13 prep due to a heel injury, but coach Jonathan Gannon relayed to Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com on Friday that the wideout was "trending in the right direction" to play Sunday. Adam Schefter of ESPN and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network eventually reported an expectation that Brown would be able to do so, and his availability now has been confirmed. Brown thus will be taking on a Steelers defense that has yielded the eighth-most yards per target…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 3 at 8:35am by Rotowire.com
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  • Expected to play vs. Steelers

    Brown (heel) is listed as questionable but is expected to play in Sunday's game at Pittsburgh, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Brown didn't practice in any capacity Week 13 due to a heel injury, but the expectation is nonetheless that Arizona will have him on the field for Sunday's contest. Despite missing two of three practices during Week 12 prep, Brown proceeded to suit up for the Cardinals' 37-14 loss to the Rams and turned in a six-catch, 88-yard performance on 12 targets. He remains an intriguing fantasy option as long as he manages to avoid the Cardinals' inactive list, which will be released 90 minutes ahead of…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 3 at 4:55am by Rotowire.com
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  • Likely to play Week 13

    Brown (heel) is expected to be available versus Pittsburgh on Sunday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Brown has been dealing with a heel injury, which kept him sidelined for all three of Arizona's practices during Week 13 prep. He was also a non-participant in two of the team's three practices last week, but he was still able to suit up for Week 12 loss to the Rams. It looks like he should be in line for a similar trajectory ahead of this Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff against the Steelers. Over the first 12 games of the season, Brown has recorded 51 receptions (on 98 targets) for 574 yards and…read more

    Published: Sat, Dec 2 at 9:35pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Status in question for Week 13

    Brown (heel) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Pittsburgh, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Brown didn't practice during Week 13 prep due to a heel injury, but coach Jonathan Gannon told Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com on Friday that the wide receiver was "trending in the right direction" for Sunday. With Kyler Murray back in action the last three games, Brown has compiled a poor 9-134-0 line on 21 targets, but he is coming off a six-catch, 88-yard performance on 12 targets this past Sunday against the Rams. Assuming he's able to suit up this weekend, Brown will be taking on a Steelers defense…read more

    Published: Fri, Dec 1 at 12:20pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Trending up for Sunday

    Coach Jonathan Gannon said Friday morning that Brown (heel) is "trending in the right direction" ahead of Sunday's game in Pittsburgh, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

    Analysis: Gannon said an upcoming bye Week 14 won't impact the inactive/active decision for TE Trey McBride (groin), so that's probably also the case for Brown, who played through the same injury last week and caught six of 12 targets for 88 yards in a 37-14 loss to the Rams. Brown didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday but seemingly still has a chance to suit up Sunday.

    Published: Fri, Dec 1 at 8:54am by Rotowire.com
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  • DNP on Thursday

    Brown (heel) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Brown was able to play through a heel injury this past Sunday against the Rams, but he also hasn't practiced since last Wednesday. Perhaps Brown doesn't need to get any on-field work in order to be available for game day, but he now has just one more opportunity to practice before the Cardinals potentially tag him with a designation for Sunday's contest in Pittsburgh.

    Published: Thu, Nov 30 at 11:07am by Rotowire.com
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  • Doesn't practice Wednesday

    Brown (heel) didn't take part in practice Wednesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Brown managed just one limited practice last week due to a heel injury, but despite receiving a questionable tag for this past Sunday's game against the Rams, he was able to suit up and turned in a season-high 12 targets into six catches for 88 yards. He'll have two more chances to mix into the drills as the week goes on before the Cardinals potentially make a similar ruling on his potential to play Sunday in Pittsburgh.

    Published: Wed, Nov 29 at 2:04pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Team-high yardage total in loss

    Brown secured six of 12 targets for 88 yards in the Cardinals' 37-14 loss to the Rams on Sunday.

    Analysis: Brown didn't show any ill effects from the heel injury that had him listed as questionable coming into the contest, leading the Cardinals in receiving yards and targets on the afternoon. The performance was Brown's first productive one in the three games Kyler Murray has been under center, perhaps a harbinger of better chemistry down the stretch for the talented duo. Brown and the Cardinals travel to face the Steelers in a Week 13 interconference battle.

    Published: Sun, Nov 26 at 5:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Suiting up in Week 12

    Brown (heel) is listed as active Sunday against the Rams, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Brown opened Week 12 prep as limited due to a toe injury before sitting out Thursday and Friday. After the second absence, coach Jonathan Gannon called it a "precautionary" measure, and then Adam Schefter of ESPN reported early Sunday morning that Brown was in line to play through the issue. With Brown's availability confirmed, he'll be taking on an L.A. defense that has allowed a shade under 10 yards per target (9.96, to be exact) to opposing wide receivers over the last four games.

    Published: Sun, Nov 26 at 11:37am by Rotowire.com
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  • Expected to play Sunday

    Brown (heel), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams, is expected to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Brown looks on track to face Los Angeles, but his status may not be made official until the Cardinals release their inactive list roughly 90 minutes before Sunday's 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff. The return of quarterback Kyler Murray has resulted in a puzzling dip in Brown's production, with the wideout having posted just three catches for 46 yards without a touchdown over his last two appearances. Of course, Brown and Murray have a well-established rapport and should get back on track soon, and the…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 26 at 4:27am by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable for Sunday

    Brown (heel) didn't practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams.

    Analysis: Coach Jonathan Gannon termed Brown's absence from practice Thursday as "precautionary," but it's nonetheless concerning for fantasy managers following another absence Friday. The Cardinals and Rams are scheduled for a 4:05 ET kickoff, with Arizona WR Michael Wilson (shoulder) already ruled out for the contest. Rondale Moore, Greg Dortch, Andre Baccellia and Zach Pascal (questionable - hamstring) will try to pick up the slack if Brown ends up joining Wilson on the inactive list.

    Published: Fri, Nov 24 at 2:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Could sit out another practice

    Brown (heel) didn't appear to be participating in the media-access portion of Friday's practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Brown opened Week 12 prep Wednesday as a limited participant due to the heel issue, but with the receiver tracking toward a second straight absence from practice to close out the week, he doesn't appear to be trending toward playing Sunday against the Rams. The Cardinals will provide an update on Brown's status after Friday's practice, when the team will likely give him a designation for Sunday's contest or rule him out in advance of the weekend. Michael Wilson (shoulder) has already been ruled…read more

    Published: Fri, Nov 24 at 10:55am by Rotowire.com
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  • No listed activity Thursday

    Brown (heel) was listed as a non-participant on Thursday's injury report, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Brown's heel issue only emerged Wednesday, when the Cardinals considered him limited. Now that he didn't log any activity one day later, there's a chance he suffered the injury at Wednesday's session, but there's also a chance that Thursday's DNP is a precautionary measure. Ultimately, Arizona may provide some clarity into the situation when it posts its final practice report of the week Friday.

    Published: Thu, Nov 23 at 1:31pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Dealing with heel injury

    Brown was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice due to a heel injury, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Brown previously had his practice reps affected by a thumb injury during Week 4 prep and again by an illness ahead of Week 6 action, but he hasn't missed any games to date. The return of quarterback Kyler Murray from his torn ACL hasn't helped his production, as Brown has managed just 40 yards from scrimmage on three catches (nine targets) and one carry the last two games. With another health concern in tow, Brown's status will be monitored as the week goes on to see if he may be inhibited or…read more

    Published: Wed, Nov 22 at 4:02pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Minimal production in Week 11 loss

    Brown brought in two of five targets for 18 yards in the Cardinals' 21-16 loss to the Texans on Sunday.

    Analysis: Brown was third on the Cardinals in targets, but the matchup against a Texans defense adept at limiting wide receiver production got the best of the speedy wideout. Brown has brought in just three of nine targets for 46 yards in the two games he's played with Kyler Murray thus far, but given the previous rapport between the two, that inefficiency could begin to wane beginning with a favorable Week 12 home matchup against the Rams.

    Published: Sun, Nov 19 at 6:30pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Contained to one catch Sunday

    Brown had a 28-yard catch on his four targets during Sunday's 25-23 victory over the Falcons.

    Analysis: Otherwise, Brown made no other impact in the box score in a game in which the Cardinals welcomed back quarterback Kyler Murray (knee) for the first time in 11 months. In the eight outings in which Murray started and Brown was available last season, Brown put up a 53-565-3 line on 80 targets, including five performances of 60-plus receiving yards and at least six targets on each occasion. Sunday's chunk play is indicative that some chemistry still is there between Brown and Murray, and the wide…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 12 at 8:47pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Quiet while working with rookie

    Brown secured four of eight targets for 28 yards in the Cardinals' 27-0 loss to the Browns on Sunday.

    Analysis: The Cardinals' top pass-catching target did lead the team in receptions, receiving yardage and targets, but his numbers remained modest overall while working with frequently overwhelmed rookie fifth-round pick Clayton Tune as his quarterback. However, better days could be ahead as early as next Sunday, with Brown likely to get Kyler Murray (knee) back as his quarterback for a Week 10 matchup against the Falcons unless Arizona opts to let the star signal-caller's 21-day practice window expire…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 5 at 3:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Notches fourth TD

    Brown had six receptions on nine targets for 33 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-24 loss to the Ravens.

    Analysis: Brown was unable to break off one of his signature big plays against his former club Sunday, but he still delivered from a fantasy perspective via a short touchdown reception. It was the 26-year-old's fourth touchdown through eight weeks, already surpassing the mark he set over 12 games last year. Brown has been providing consistent value while serving as Joshua Dobbs' top receiving option this season. That said, Brown and the Cardinals will draw a tough road matchup against Cleveland's elite…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 29 at 7:35pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Leading receiver in loss

    Brown had three receptions off seven targets for 49 yards in Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Seahawks.

    Analysis: Brown finished as the Cardinals' leading receiver in a loss during which starting quarterback Joshua Dobbs threw for just 146 yards with no passing touchdowns. It resulted in the wideout's second subpar fantasy result in as many weeks. Hollywood has been a streaky option over his five years in the league, so inconsistencies can be expected with an inexperienced journeyman under center for Arizona. Brown will have extra motivation to find the end zone in Week 8 when the Cardinals host his former…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 22 at 5:04pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Inefficient in Week 6 loss

    Brown secured four of 11 targets for 34 yards in the Cardinals' 26-9 loss to the Rams on Sunday.

    Analysis: Brown, who overcame a mid-week illness to suit up Sunday, led the Cardinals in targets by a wide margin, but his yardage total was his lowest since Week 1. Brown's inefficiency over his last two games stands out, as he's brought in only eight of 21 targets over that span. Nevertheless, he remains Arizona's most proven receiver, and he could be in for a resurgent effort in a favorable Week 7 road matchup against the Seahawks.

    Published: Sun, Oct 15 at 5:11pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Suiting up in Week 6

    Brown (illness) is active for Sunday's game at the Rams, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Brown kicked off Week 6 prep with an absence from practice due to an illness before capping it with back-to-back limited sessions. Despite receiving a questionable tag for this contest, there was an expectation that he'd be able to play through it, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Now that Brown's availability is confirmed, he'll be looking to strike against an L.A. defense that has conceded the fourth-fewest touchdowns (two) to opposing wide receivers in five games this season.

    Published: Sun, Oct 15 at 11:58am by Rotowire.com
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  • Expected to play

    Brown (illness), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams, is expected to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Brown never practiced fully this week, but he looks to be trending toward playing Sunday after managing limited practice sessions Thursday and Friday. Still, those considering Brown for Week 6 fantasy lineups will still want to confirm he's active prior to Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. The Cardinals will release their inactive list 90 minutes prior to the game's start time.

    Published: Sat, Oct 14 at 11:07pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable due to illness

    Brown (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams.

    Analysis: Brown missed practice Wednesday before logging limited sessions Thursday and Friday. He has a couple more days to get healthy before the 4:25 ET kickoff this Sunday, with history suggesting he's more likely to play than not.

    Published: Fri, Oct 13 at 1:33pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs limited practice Thursday

    Brown (illness) was limited in practice Thursday, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

    Analysis: In his return from Wednesday's absence due to an illness, Brown was spotted running routes and catching passes during individual drills one day later, per Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com. In the end, though, Brown must not have gotten in much more work, leaving him just one more opportunity to get back to full this week. Ultimately, Friday's practice report will reveal whether or not Brown has a designation ahead of Sunday's road matchup with the Rams.

    Published: Thu, Oct 12 at 5:01pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to practice Thursday

    Brown (illness) participated in Thursday's practice, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

    Analysis: An illness kept Brown off the practice field Wednesday, but he's back in at least a limited capacity one day later. In the end, his activity level will become known once the Cardinals post their second Week 6 injury report later Thursday. Even with quarterback Joshua Dobbs helming the offense this season, Brown has put together a respectable 25-300-3 line on 42 targets across five contests.

    Published: Thu, Oct 12 at 10:51am by Rotowire.com
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  • Comes down with illness

    Brown didn't practice Wednesday due to an illness, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

    Analysis: Brown is no stranger to injury reports in his career, and his Week 6 status now is up in the air. Fortunately for Brown, he has chances to practice Thursday and Friday before the Cardinals potentially give him a designation ahead of Sunday's road matchup with the Rams. Brown has been working with quarterback Joshua Dobbs for the entire season, but the wide receiver's production has been on point, resulting in 25 catches (on 42 targets) for 300 yards and three touchdowns in five games.

    Published: Wed, Oct 11 at 4:40pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not practicing

    Brown isn't practicing Wednesday, Jose M. Romero of The Arizona Republic reports.

    Analysis: The Cardinals haven't revealed if Brown is dealing with an injury, but he's coming off a productive outing in this past Sunday's loss to the Bengals, in which he caught four of 10 targets for 61 yards and a touchdown. He's been consistently productive this season, with at least 57 total yards in each game and a touchdown in three of the past four.

    Published: Wed, Oct 11 at 11:38am by Rotowire.com
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  • Hauls in TD in Sunday's loss

    Brown caught four of 10 targets for 61 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-20 loss to the Bengals.

    Analysis: While it wasn't an efficient performance -- Arizona quarterback Joshua Dobbs also completed fewer than 50 percent of his passes for the first time this season -- Brown did make a splash with a 25-yard TD catch early in the second quarter. It's his third score in five games, already matching his touchdown total from 2022, and the fourth-year wideout has also seen double-digit targets in three of five contests as Dobbs' favorite downfield option. Brown will look to keep rolling in Week 6 against…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 8 at 6:36pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Leads ARZ with 96 yards

    Brown had seven receptions on 10 targets for 96 yards in Sunday's 35-16 loss to the 49ers.

    Analysis: Brown overcame the thumb injury that threatened his availability during the practice week leading up to Sunday's tilt. The 2019 first-round pick was unable to extend his touchdown streak to three games, but he still provided value with new season highs in yards and receptions. Brown has transitioned well to becoming Arizona's No. 1 receiver following the offseason trade of DeAndre Hopkins. Hollywood is now averaging 5.3 receptions and 59.8 yards to go with two touchdowns through four games this…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 1 at 7:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Active in Week 4

    Brown (thumb) is active for Sunday's game in San Francisco.

    Analysis: The Cardinals tacked Brown onto the practice report Thursday as a limited participant due to a thumb injury. He maintained that activity level Friday before getting a questionable tag for Week 4. There was an expectation that Brown would be a game-time call, and he indeed avoided being listed as inactive prior to Sunday's kickoff. Through three contests this season, he's made up for lacking receiving totals (14 catches for 143 yards on 22 targets) with a touchdown in back-to-back outings.

    Published: Sun, Oct 1 at 11:58am by Rotowire.com
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  • Expected to play Sunday

    Brown (thumb) is expected to suit up for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Brown is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game, but he appears to be trending in the right direction as the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff approaches. The Cardinals' No. 1 wideout has scored in two consecutive weeks, but playing through a thumb injury against an elite 49ers defense may not be an ideal recipe for success Week 4. Official word on Brown's status will come when the Cardinals release their inactive list approximately 90 minutes prior to kickoff.

    Published: Sun, Oct 1 at 1:11am by Rotowire.com
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  • Listed as questionable

    Brown (thumb) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Brown was a limited practice participant Thursday and Friday, with head coach Jonathan Gannon telling reporters that he wanted to observe the wideout in Friday's session before making any decisions for Sunday. Barring further updates, fantasy managers will want to treat Brown as a game-time decision ahead of the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. In the event Brown is inactive, added playing time would be on tap for Rondale Moore, Zach Pascal and Greg Dortch.

    Published: Fri, Sep 29 at 2:33pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Possible game-time call

    Brown (thumb) will practice Friday but could end up a game-time decision for Sunday's matchup with the 49ers, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Brown is dealing with a thumb injury that doesn't require surgery, and while he might be able to play through the issue, it's not ideal that he was a mid-week addition to the injury report Thursday, when he was a limited participant in practice. Between the matchup with an elite defense and the possibility of an injured thumb making it tougher to catch passes, Brown holds less fantasy appeal than usual despite posting a 5-61-1 receiving line against Dallas last week.

    Published: Fri, Sep 29 at 9:18am by Rotowire.com
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  • Added to injury report

    Brown was limited in practice Thursday due to a thumb injury, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Brown practiced fully Wednesday, but apparently the wideout injured his thumb during Thursday's session, which makes his status for Sunday's game against the 49ers worth monitoring. Friday's injury report will clarify whether Brown heads into the weekend with an injury designation or cleared to face San Francisco.

    Published: Thu, Sep 28 at 3:57pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores for second straight week

    Brown caught five of seven targets for 61 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 28-16 win over the Cowboys.

    Analysis: The fifth-year wideout led the Cardinals in catches and got into the end zone for the second straight game, hauling in a two-yard strike from Joshua Dobbs in the fourth quarter. Brown scored only three TDs in 12 games last season, so his early production is an encouraging sign that a breakout campaign could be on its way. However, he could have a hard time maintaining his momentum in Week 4 against another tough defense in the 49ers.

    Published: Sun, Sep 24 at 8:57pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets into end zone Sunday

    Brown caught six of 10 targets for 54 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-28 loss to the Giants.

    Analysis: The fifth-year wideout produced the only score of the second half for the Cardinals after they built a 20-0 lead before halftime, hauling in a three-yard TD pass from Joshua Dobbs midway through the third quarter. Brown's 10 targets also led his team, while his six catches tied Zach Ertz for tops on Arizona. Brown faces a tough test in Week 3 against a Cowboys defense that just held the Jets' Garrett Wilson to only two receptions, although one of them went for a 68-yard touchdown.

    Published: Sun, Sep 17 at 6:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Four touches Sunday

    Brown caught three of five targets for 28 yards and added 29 rushing yards on his only carry in Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Commanders.

    Analysis: The former Raven helped set up the Cardinals' first points with his 29-yard run on a first-quarter drive that ended in a field goal, but Brown was nearly invisible after that as Arizona's offense failed to produce a touchdown on the day. As QB Joshua Dobbs gets more familiar with the playbook, things could open up a little for the Cards' wideouts, but this still figures to be one of the least potent passing games in the NFL this season. Brown will look for more big plays in Week 2 against the…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 10 at 4:05pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Suiting up Sunday

    Brown (hamstring) is listed as active Sunday at Washington, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Brown now has dealt with a hamstring injury ahead of each of the last three campaigns. This time around, he was limited in practice during the entirety of Week 1 prep, but the issue won't impact his availability for the season opener. He'll thus serve as one of the top pass catchers for expected starting quarterback Joshua Dobbs, which isn't exactly an ideal situation considering the signal-caller only joined the team Aug. 24. In 2022, Brown put together a 67-709-3 line on 107 targets in 12…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 10 at 8:33am by Rotowire.com
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  • Expected to take on Commanders

    Brown (hamstring) is listed as questionable but is expected to suit up Sunday versus Washington, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Both Brown and tight end Zach Ertz (knee) were given designations heading into the weekend, but the two are both trending toward suiting up in the season opener, which is notable news for an offense that should need all the help it can get. Joshua Dobbs is expected to get the nod at quarterback over Clayton Tune in Week 1, though the Cardinals haven't yet officially named a starter. Confirmation on the availability of Brown and Ertz should arrive when the Cardinals release their inactive list…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 10 at 2:42am by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable for opener

    Brown (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Washington, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

    Analysis: He missed some time in training camp with an undisclosed injury and was a limited practice participant Wednesday through Friday this week. If Brown ends up inactive ahead of Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff, the Cardinals will be left with Rondale Moore, Michael Wilson, Greg Dortch and Zach Pascal as their top options. The team hasn't announced a starting QB yet but is expected to go with Joshua Dobbs over Clayton Tune.

    Published: Fri, Sep 8 at 12:11pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Practicing again Friday

    Brown (hamstring) is practicing Friday, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

    Analysis: Brown has been limited in practice all week but is on track to play Sunday against the Commanders. The veteran speedster is the overwhelming favorite to pace Arizona in targets, but the quality of those looks is a major question, with either Joshua Dobbs or rookie Clayton Tune starting at quarterback. Brown is tough to trust for fantasy purposes.

    Published: Fri, Sep 8 at 11:10am by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs another limited session

    Brown (hamstring) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

    Analysis: Brown continues to operate with a cap on his reps due to a hamstring injury during Week 1 prep. His listing on Friday's practice report will be telling for his potential activity level ahead of Sunday's season opener at Washington. Any sort of limitations from Brown would equate to elevated reps for Rondale Moore, Greg Dortch, Michael Wilson and Zach Pascal.

    Published: Thu, Sep 7 at 1:18pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Dealing with hamstring issue

    Brown was limited at Wednesday's practice due to a hamstring injury, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Brown is no stranger to lower-body injuries, including to his hamstring. He dealt with a hamstring injury is August 2021 and again during last year's training camp. He didn't miss any official game action as a result, and his ability to handle some reps Wednesday generally is a decent sign that the current concern isn't serious. Still, Brown's status should be watched closely as the week goes on to get a sense of his availability for Sunday's game at Washington.

    Published: Wed, Sep 6 at 2:01pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not expected to play Saturday

    Brown is not expected to play in Saturday's preseason finale, Jose M. Romero of The Arizona Republic reports.

    Analysis: The speedy wideout did see action in last week's preseason performance, but that appears to be the extent of his exhibition workload. Brown is expected to be a critical target for a pass-catching corps that is incredibly young after the release of DeAndre Hopkins.

    Published: Sat, Aug 26 at 8:55am by Rotowire.com
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  • Sees action in Saturday's loss

    Brown (undisclosed) brought in one of two targets for 12 yards in the Cardinals' 38-10 preseason loss to the Chiefs on Saturday night.

    Analysis: The speedster had been slowly ramping back up in practice the past few weeks after overcoming what head coach Jonathan Gannon labeled as "nicks and bruises." Brown then drew the start Saturday night and made his one catch on the first play of the Cardinals' second possession. Brown's ability to suit up Saturday dispels any concerns about his health and keeps him firmly on track to open the campaign as Arizona's unquestioned No. 1 receiver.

    Published: Sat, Aug 19 at 9:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets in more work Wednesday

    Brown (undisclosed) increased his activity level at Wednesday's practice, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

    Analysis: Brown was limited Monday and took part in the initial portion of Tuesday's practice, after which head coach Jonathan Gannon told Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com that the wide receiver was dealing with "nicks and bruises." While Drake noted that Wednesday's session was low intensity, it's still an encouraging sign for Brown to get in some more work. Any reps that Brown is unable to handle will filter down to Rondale Moore, Greg Dortch, Michael Wilson and Zach Pascal, among others.

    Published: Wed, Aug 2 at 3:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Tending to injury

    Coach Jonathan Gannon said Tuesday that Brown is tending to undisclosed "nicks and bruises," Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

    Analysis: According to Jose M. Romero of The Arizona Republic, Brown was limited at Monday's session before participating in the early portions of Tuesday's practice. It's unclear at this point if the wideout will suit up for the Cardinals' first exhibition game Friday, Aug. 11 versus the Broncos, but the team isn't likely to take any chances with him. In Brown's absence, Arizona's top wide receivers are Rondale Moore, Greg Dortch and Michael Wilson.

    Published: Tue, Aug 1 at 1:57pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Back at practice

    Brown (foot) returned to practice Wednesday, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

    Analysis: Brown was held out of Tuesday's practice for precautionary reasons, but his quick return to the field indicates that the foot issue he was dealing with was nothing concerning. In the wake of the Cardinals' release of DeAndre Hopkins, Brown, who logged a 67-709-3 receiving line in 12 games in 2022, is poised to serve as the team's top wide receiver this coming season. At this stage, it's unclear when quarterback Kyler Murray -- who underwent surgery Jan. 3 to repair a torn ACL -- will be able…read more

    Published: Wed, Jun 14 at 10:30am by Rotowire.com
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  • Held out of practice

    Brown, who is dealing with a foot issue, was held out of Tuesday's practice, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Per coach Jonathan Gannon, the Cardinals elected to hold the wideout out of the session for precautionary reasons. Once Brown -- who logged a 67-709-3 line in 12 games last season -- is able to to return to practice, he'll take over as Arizona's top wide receiver option following the release of DeAndre Hopkins. In the mix for snaps behind Brown this coming season are Rondale Moore, Greg Dortch, Zach Pascal and 2023 third-rounder Michael Wilson.

    Published: Tue, Jun 13 at 2:03pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Moves up depth chart

    Brown has moved up the wide receiver depth chart in Arizona after the team released DeAndre Hopkins on Friday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Due to Hopkins' six-game suspension to start last season and injury concerns for both he and Brown thereafter, the pair only suited up for four games together. With Hopkins out of the picture, Brown will kick off his second season with the Cardinals as the team's top wideout, followed by the likes of Rondale Moore, Greg Dortch, Zach Pascal and rookie third-round pick Michael Wilson. Brown also may not be working with Kyler Murray once Week 1 arrives due to the quarterback's recovery from an ACL…read more

    Published: Fri, May 26 at 1:28pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Quiet in season finale

    Brown had one reception on four targets for seven yards in Sunday's 38-13 loss to the 49ers.

    Analysis: Brown failed to take advantage of an elevated role sans DeAndre Hopkins (knee), turning in his worst fantasy performance in the final game of the regular season. The 25-year-old got off to a hot start with his new club in 2022, but injuries derailed both his and quarterback Kyler Murray's (knee) seasons. Brown finishes the campaign with a receiving line of 67-709-3 over 12 games played while catching balls from four different quarterbacks. Arizona already extended Brown's option through 2023,…read more

    Published: Sun, Jan 8 at 6:20pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Six catches in loss

    Brown recorded six catches on nine targets for 61 yards in Sunday's 20-19 loss to the Falcons.

    Analysis: Brown didn't see an uptick in opportunity in the absence of DeAndre Hopkins (knee), though he did command at least eight targets for the fourth time in his last five games. Brown was overshadowed by Trey McBride, but he still managed lengthy receptions of 19 and 17 yards. That helped him surpass 60 receiving yards in a game for the first time since Week 6.

    Published: Sun, Jan 1 at 4:10pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Solid yardage total in OT loss

    Brown secured three of six targets for 57 yards and rushed once for one yard in the Cardinals' 19-16 overtime loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday night.

    Analysis: Brown checked in with the second-highest yardage total on the night through the air for the Cardinals while working with first-time starter Trace McSorley, a development that seemed to cap the speedster's overall numbers more than the groin issue he'd dealt with during the practice week. Most of Brown's production came on an impressive contested 47-yard catch late in the third quarter that set up a field goal, helping him to his best yardage tally since he recorded 68 against the Seahawks back…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 25 at 10:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Suiting up in Week 16

    Brown (groin) is active for Sunday's game versus the Buccaneers, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: After his addition to the injury report Thursday, Brown wrapped up Week 16 with back-to-back capped sessions due to a groin issue, resulting in a questionable listing ahead of Sunday. It won't stop him from suiting up this weekend, but he'll be working with Trace McSorley under center with Kyler Murray (knee) on IR and Colt McCoy (concussion) unavailable. As such, Brown doesn't have an ideal setup as he looks to build upon the 57-584-3 line on 88 targets that he's put together in nine…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 25 at 3:54pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets Week 16 questionable tag

    The Cardinals list Brown (groin) as questionable for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Brown was a mid-week addition to the Cardinals' injury report after he logged a limited practice Thursday before having his reps capped again Friday on account of the groin issue. The receiver's ability to practice in any fashion to close out Week 16 prep is a good sign, but an official word on his status for Sunday's game likely won't arrive until Arizona releases its inactive list 90 minutes prior to the 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff. If Brown suits up, he'll be on the receiving end of passes from…read more

    Published: Fri, Dec 23 at 1:24pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Dealing with groin issue

    Brown (groin) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Brown is a mid-week addition to the Cardinals' injury report, as he's now tending to a groin issue. After spending Weeks 7 through 11 on IR due to a foot injury, he's dealt with health concerns in back-to-back weeks, with an illness impacting his on-field work during Week 15 prep. Brown still was able to suit up this past Sunday at Denver and log a typical 92 percent share of snaps en route to four catches (on eight targets) for 19 yards. In the end, Friday's report will reveal whether or not…read more

    Published: Thu, Dec 22 at 1:28pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Struggles in loss

    Brown recorded four receptions on eight targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 24-15 loss to the Broncos.

    Analysis: Brown finished second on the team with eight targets, but that was the most noteworthy part of his performance. His longest reception went for only nine yards, and he managed only one reception for three yards across the final two quarters of the game. While Brown was likely hampered by playing with Arizona's second and third-string quarterbacks, he was outgained by three Arizona pass catchers. In three contests since returning from injured reserve, Brown now has 119 total yards and has yet to…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 18 at 6:22pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Suiting up in Week 15

    Brown (illness) is active for Sunday's game at Denver, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: After an illness sidelined Brown from Thursday's practice, he returned as a limited participant Friday and went into the weekend with a questionable designation. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported late Saturday that Brown was in line to suit up Week 15, which has come to fruition. Brown will be on the receiving end of passes from Colt McCoy for the rest of the campaign following Kyler Murray's season-ending ACL tear. With four games to go in the regular season, Brown has reeled in 53 of 80 targets…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 18 at 11:42am by Rotowire.com
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  • Likely available Sunday

    Brown (illness), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos, is expected to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: After sitting out Thursday's practice with the illness, Brown returned to the field Friday as a limited participant. He appears to have made some progress since that time, though the Cardinals won't officially confirm that Brown will suit up until the team releases its inactive list 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff. Though Brown's chances of making an impact as a downfield threat could be limited with Colt McCoy taking over at quarterback following Kyler Murray's season-ending…read more

    Published: Sat, Dec 17 at 9:10pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Listed as questionable

    Brown (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Denver, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Brown's return to a limited practice Friday puts him on track to avoid the inactive list approximately ahead of a 4:05 ET kickoff Sunday. While not much has gone right in Arizona this year, the Cards at least have a strong WR duo in Brown and DeAndre Hopkins to help out backup QB Colt McCoy. With top cornerback Patrick Surtain likely to shadow Hopkins for at least part of the game, Brown figures to run a lot of his routes lined up across from rookie Damarri Mathis and 31-year-old K'Waun…read more

    Published: Fri, Dec 16 at 1:48pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns from illness

    Brown (illness) returned to practice Friday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Brown missed just one practice and likely will be fine for Sunday's game in Denver. The problems for him this week are a tough Broncos secondary and the presence of backup Colt McCoy under center for Arizona instead of Kyler Murray (ACL).

    Published: Fri, Dec 16 at 10:01am by Rotowire.com
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  • Comes down with illness

    Brown was a non-participant at Thursday's practice due to an illness, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: After avoiding the injury report entirely Wednesday, Brown made an appearance one day later. Illnesses can be fickle, with a variety of recovery timelines, so his status will be one to watch closely as the week goes on. If Brown enters the weekend with a designation for Sunday's game at Denver, a 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff allows for less players to pivot to if he ends up inactive.

    Published: Thu, Dec 15 at 1:48pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Four grabs in Week 14 loss

    Brown secured four of eight targets for 34 yards in the Cardinals' 27-13 loss to the Patriots on Monday night.

    Analysis: Brown's numbers were naturally affected by the fact Kyler Murray exited the game on the third play of the game with what appears to be a serious knee injury. The speedster's ideal route tree lends itself much better to Murray than veteran quarterback Colt McCoy, who tends to frequently operate in the short and mid-range areas of the field. Brown's catch and yardage totals were his lowest since Week 1, but he'll aim to bounce back irrespective of who's under center in a Week 15 road matchup…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 12 at 9:03pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Six catches in return

    Brown recorded six receptions on eight targets for 46 yards in Sunday's 25-24 loss to the Chargers.

    Analysis: Brown returned to action for the first time since Week 6 and immediately led Arizona in targets and receptions. His yardage total was held in check as he worked in short areas of the field. That limited him to only 5.8 yards per target while his longest reception of the day went for 13 yards. The Cardinals will now head into their Week 13 bye, though Brown should be back at near full strength by the time the team takes on New England in Week 14.

    Published: Sun, Nov 27 at 6:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Back on active roster

    The Cardinals activated Brown (foot) from injured reserve Saturday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: With the anticipation over, the Cardinals finally will have the wide receiver duo of DeAndre Hopkins and Brown available in the same game for the first time this season Sunday against the Chargers. Coach Kliff Kingsbury has said that Brown likely will be on a "pitch count" of sorts in his first action since Week 6, according to Urban. Still, Brown's presence could mean for a more potent Arizona offense, as he put together a 43-485-3 line on 64 targets in the first six contests of the campaign.

    Published: Sat, Nov 26 at 1:15pm by Rotowire.com
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  • On track to play

    Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury said Friday that he expects Brown (foot) to play Sunday against the Chargers, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

    Analysis: The Cardinals designated Brown for return from injured reserve last Wednesday and had him out on the practice field again this week. Kingsbury said Wednesday that the speedy wideout was likely to be on a pitch count in his first game back after missing more than a month with foot injury, but Brown at least sounds like he's on track to play for the first time since Week 6. The Cardinals will have until 4 p.m. ET on Saturday to officially activate Brown from IR for this weekend's game.

    Published: Fri, Nov 25 at 12:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • May be limited Sunday, if active

    Head coach Kliff Kingsbury said Wednesday that Brown (foot) likely will be on a "pitch count" Sunday against the Chargers if the Cardinals activate him from injured reserve, Darren of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: The Cardinals designated Brown for return from IR last Wednesday, but he didn't do enough in practice to get back on the active roster for Monday's eventual loss to the 49ers. Now that he's taking part in drills for a second consecutive week, he may have a better shot to play Sunday, but if he's active he likely won't take on a full allotment of snaps. Arizona's receiving corps is banged up at the moment, with Rondale Moore (groin) expected to miss Week 12 and Greg Dortch (thumb) not taking…read more

    Published: Wed, Nov 23 at 5:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not activated Monday

    Brown (foot) wasn't activated from injured reserve ahead of Monday night's game against the 49ers, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: The Cardinals designated Brown for return from injured reserve last Wednesday, but the wideout isn't quite ready to suit up for game action and thus will target a potential return Week 12 against the Chargers. In the meantime, look for DeAndre Hopkins -- who is listed as questionable for Monday's contest but trending toward playing, per Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com -- Rondale Moore and A.J. Green to lead the team's Week 11 wideout corps, with Robbie Anderson and Greg Dortch also in the mix.

    Published: Mon, Nov 21 at 1:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not expected to play Monday

    Brown (foot) isn't expected to be reinstated from injured reserve ahead of Monday's game against the 49ers in Mexico City, Jordan Schultz of TheScore.com reports.

    Analysis: Arizona will have until 4 p.m. ET on Monday to formally decide whether to add Brown to the 53-man roster for the Week 11 contest, but given that the receiver first resumed practicing this past Wednesday after missing the past four games with the left foot injury, it doesn't come as a major surprise that the team is leaning toward holding him out against the 49ers. On a positive note, Schultz relays that Brown is "feeling much better" and hopes to make his return to the lineup Week 12 against…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 20 at 9:46am by Rotowire.com
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  • Mixes into individual drills

    Brown (foot) took part in some individual drills at Thursday's practice, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: After suffering what was initially a potentially season-ending left foot injury in Week 6, Brown has spent nearly a month on injured reserve, from which the Cardinals designated him for return Wednesday. With a 21-day window open to prove his health, he managed to mix into some individual work to begin Week 11 prep, looking crisp running routes and hauling in passes. Brown may not be cleared for Monday's game against the 49ers in Mexico City, but Arizona at least may have a decision to make…read more

    Published: Thu, Nov 17 at 10:53am by Rotowire.com
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  • Could play this week

    Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury said Brown (foot) has a chance to play in Monday's game against the 49ers, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

    Analysis: Brown was designated to return from injured reserve earlier Wednesday and now will be evaluated on the practice field. If the Cardinals don't deem Brown ready to play Monday, he could make it back for a Week 12 matchup against the Chargers, after which Arizona will go on bye.

    Published: Wed, Nov 16 at 11:44am by Rotowire.com
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  • Cleared for practice

    Arizona designated Brown (foot) for return from injured reserve Wednesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Brown can return to the practice field as soon as Wednesday, opening a 21-day window before he needs to be activated from IR. The Cardinals presumably hope to have him available well before that window closes, perhaps even as soon as Monday's game against the 49ers. Brown averaged 7.2 catches for 80.8 yards and 0.5 touchdowns over the first six weeks of the season, before missing the past month with a foot injury while DeAndre Hopkins returned from suspension and took over as Arizona's…read more

    Published: Wed, Nov 16 at 10:36am by Rotowire.com
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  • Getting close to return, per HC

    Coach Kliff Kingsbury said Monday that Brown (foot) is "getting close" and is expected to be back after the team's Week 13 bye at the latest, per Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site.

    Analysis: Brown was placed on injured reserve Oct. 20 due to a foot injury he suffered Week 6 and was slated to be sidelined 4-to-6 weeks. Per Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com, Kingsbury added that the wideout "is getting to the point where he's going to be day-to-day," but the Cardinals won't rush him back until he's 100 percent. Before the injury, Brown secured 43 of 64 targets for 485 yards and three scores, but all of that production came when DeAndre Hopkins was sidelined due to a suspension.

    Published: Mon, Nov 14 at 1:28pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Officially goes to injured reserve

    The Cardinals placed Brown (foot) on injured reserve Thursday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: This move was expected after Brown sustained a foot injury this past Sunday in Seattle that's slated to keep him sidelined for at least one month. He'll thus miss at least the Cardinals' next four games and perhaps more considering the aforementioned timeline. With Brown joining Antoine Wesley (hip) on IR, Arizona's receiving corps now consists of DeAndre Hopkins, Rondale Moore, A.J. Green, Robbie Anderson and Greg Dortch.

    Published: Thu, Oct 20 at 1:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Out at least one month

    Head coach Kliff Kingsbury said Wednesday that Brown (foot) will be sidelined at least one month, Jose M. Romero of The Arizona Republic reports.

    Analysis: Brown's expected multi-week absence was confirmed after he received a second opinion on the left foot injury that forced him out in the second half of the Cardinals' Week 6 loss at Seattle. While the nature of the issue isn't known, Brown seems a likely candidate to be placed on injured reserve considering the timeline. In Brown's absence, the recently activated DeAndre Hopkins will resume leading Arizona's passing game, with Rondale Moore, A.J. Green, newcomer Robbie Anderson and Greg Dortch…read more

    Published: Wed, Oct 19 at 12:35pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Out indefinitely, per coach

    Brown was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate, and coach Kliff Kingsbury deemed the wide receiver "out indefinitely" due to the left foot injury that he sustained Sunday in Seattle, Kevin Parrish of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Brown departed Arizona's Week 6 loss in the second half and was wearing a boot on his left foot after the game. While initial X-rays came back negative, he's getting a second opinion to determine the severity of the injury and also a timeline for his return to action, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. In the end, Brown is slated for a multi-week absence at the very least, which may have spurred the Cardinals' trade for Robbie Anderson on Monday. While Anderson may not immediately make an impact…read more

    Published: Mon, Oct 17 at 4:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Getting second opinion

    An MRI revealed Brown's left foot injury won't require surgery and may sideline him for six weeks, but the wideout will get a second opinion before moving forward, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: This is certainly an encouraging development after news dropped earlier Monday that Brown may miss the remainder of the season, but the extent of his issue remains unclear. On Monday, the Cardinals traded for Robbie Anderson and activated DeAndre Hopkins to the active roster following a six-game suspension, a pair that'll join Rondale Moore and A.J. Green to cover for Brown's absence.

    Published: Mon, Oct 17 at 1:47pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Potentially out for season

    Brown suffered a potentially season-ending foot injury during Sunday's loss to the Seahawks and will undergo further testing Monday to determine the severity of the issue, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Brown's X-rays came back negative, but he had a walking boot on his left foot following Sunday's loss. The extent of the issue remains unclear, but based on Schefter's report, there's a possibility the wideout could miss the remainder of the season. Arizona already has begun to mitigate the potential loss by trading for Robbie Anderson, who'd grown disgruntled in Carolina, and will get DeAndre Hopkins back from a six-game suspension Week 7. Regardless, Brown was by far the Cardinals' most…read more

    Published: Mon, Oct 17 at 10:34am by Rotowire.com
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  • Sports boot after negative X-rays

    X-rays on Brown's ankle came back negative, but he had a walking boot on his left foot after Sunday's 19-9 loss to the Seahawks, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: While Brown didn't break any bones, the boot suggests he may have suffered ligament damage. A high ankle sprain could mean a 4-to-6-week absence for Brown, who caught five of nine targets for 68 yards before getting hurt. Even recovering from a milder low ankle sprain would be an uphill battle before Thursday's Week 7 clash with the Saints, but at least Arizona's expected to get fellow wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins back from suspension for that one.

    Published: Sun, Oct 16 at 5:15pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Hurts ankle late in Week 6

    Brown needed help to get to the locker room in the second half of Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Weinfuss' ESPN colleague Field Yates reports that Brown couldn't put any weight on his ankle after being rolled up on. Brown had five catches for 68 yards prior to being injured. With a short week ahead of him before Thursday's game against the Saints, Brown could miss at least one additional game.

    Published: Sun, Oct 16 at 4:27pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Efficient on 10 targets

    Brown caught eight passes for 78 yards and a touchdown on 10 targets in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Eagles.

    Analysis: Brown could have had another touchdown if not for a dropped pass, but his box score was still very clean overall. He's generally been productive for the Cardinals and his fantasy investors, and in Week 6 he gets a Seattle defense that seemingly can't cover anyone, especially a blur like Brown.

    Published: Sun, Oct 9 at 5:50pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Cleared for Week 5

    Brown (foot) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Brown and A.J. Green (knee) both were full practice participants Friday and avoided the final injury report, while Rondale Moore (knee) is listed as questionable and likely will be a game-time decision. Brown gets a tough matchup against the Eagles and their talented CB duo (Darius Slay and James Bradberry), but it's tough to take him out of lineups when he's averaging 11.3 targets per game and has scored at least 12.8 PPR points each week. The nature of his production has been quite different…read more

    Published: Fri, Oct 7 at 1:30pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Officially limited Thursday

    Brown (foot) was limited at Thursday's practice, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

    Analysis: Dating back to Week 4 prep, Brown's last three listings on Cardinals injury reports have been limited, DNP and limited due to a foot issue. At the very least, his increase in work from none Wednesday to some one day later is a step in the right direction for the team's top wide receiver. Brown's status may gain some clarity upon the release of Friday's injury report, and if he eventually is cleared to play Sunday versus the Eagles, he'll be looking to extend his streak with 10-plus targets to…read more

    Published: Thu, Oct 6 at 2:42pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Back at practice Thursday

    Brown (foot) returned to practice Thursday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Brown was a late addition to the Cardinals' injury last Friday, when he was limited in practice by a foot issue and entered the weekend as questionable. He ended up playing Week 4 at Carolina on his way to six catches (on 11 targets) for 88 yards and one touchdown in a 26-16 win. The same injury popped up again this week, as Brown was a non-participant Wednesday. Now that he's back on the field, though, he's setting himself up to be available Sunday against the Eagles.

    Published: Thu, Oct 6 at 11:23am by Rotowire.com
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  • Not practicing due to foot issue

    Brown didn't practice Wednesday due to a foot injury, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

    Analysis: Brown showed up on the Cardinals' Week 4 injury report Friday and was listed as a limited participant due to rest/foot. He was able to play Sunday at Carolina and earned a typical 94 percent of the offensive snaps on his way to six catches (on 11 targets) for 88 yards and one touchdown. However, Brown now isn't practicing at all to begin Week 5 prep, so his status bears watching as the weekend approaches to get a sense of his availability for Sunday's game versus the Eagles.

    Published: Wed, Oct 5 at 2:22pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Finds end zone in win

    Brown caught six of 11 targets for 88 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 26-16 win over the Panthers.

    Analysis: His 23-yard grab in the fourth quarter capped the scoring for the Cardinals. Brown has seen double-digit targets in three straight games, posting a 26-296-1 line on 39 targets over that stretch as he continues to solidify his spot as Kyler Murray's top option while DeAndre Hopkins (suspension) remains out. The Arizona passing game faces a tough test in Week 5 against the undefeated Eagles, however.

    Published: Sun, Oct 2 at 5:07pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Playing in Week 4

    Brown (foot) is listed as active Sunday at Carolina.

    Analysis: Despite capping Week 4 prep with a limited practice due to a foot issue, Brown will be available to the Cardinals offense, as expected. With fellow wide receivers DeAndre Hopkins (suspension) and A.J. Green (knee) absent, Brown again should serve as the team's top receiver, which has resulted in a 20-208-0 line on 28 targets the last two games.

    Published: Sun, Oct 2 at 11:38am by Rotowire.com
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  • Expected to face Panthers

    Brown (foot), officially listed as questionable, is expected to play Sunday against the Panthers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Brown was added to the injury report Friday, though he still managed a limited session. While that casts some doubt over his status Sunday, he appears probable to suit up. Kyler Murray is likely to look Brown's way quite often, as A.J. Green (knee) has been ruled out and DeAndre Hopkins (suspension) remains sidelined.

    Published: Sat, Oct 1 at 8:50pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Status in question for Sunday

    Brown (rest/foot) is questionable for Sunday's game in Carolina, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Brown made a sudden appearance on the Cardinals' Week 4 injury report Friday, logging a limited session as he tends to a foot issue. If he's able to avoid the inactive list ahead of Sunday's 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff, he again will be poised for significant volume in a receiving corps that'll be without DeAndre Hopkins (suspension), A.J. Green (knee) and Antoine Wesley (hip, IR).

    Published: Fri, Sep 30 at 11:24am by Rotowire.com
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  • Massive numbers in loss

    Brown caught 14 of 17 targets for 140 yards in Sunday's 20-12 loss to the Rams.

    Analysis: Kyler Murray set new career highs in both passing attempts and completions, and while all that volume resulted in only four field goals, Brown was by far his favorite target. The 140 receiving yards represented the former Raven's best performance since he hauled in a career-high 147 yards in his NFL debut back in 2019, and Brown could be poised for big numbers again in Week 4 against a Panthers secondary that just got torched for 147 yards by New Orleans rookie Chris Olave.

    Published: Sun, Sep 25 at 6:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Good volume but mediocre returns

    Brown caught six passes for 68 yards on 11 targets in an overtime win over Las Vegas on Sunday.

    Analysis: Brown has been running his routes from DeAndre Hopkins' former position -- the left outside receiver spot -- but the returns have been lacking through two weeks. His 17 targets in Arizona have resulted in 10 catches for 111 yards and one touchdown, which isn't enough for how much Arizona depends on Brown while Hopkins is suspended. The Cardinals will hope to get Brown going against Tennessee in Week 3.

    Published: Sun, Sep 18 at 5:37pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores in Cards debut

    Brown caught four of six targets for 43 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 44-21 loss to Kansas City.

    Analysis: The former Raven had a quiet first half in his Cardinals debut, but Brown connected with Kyler Murray on a six-yard score early in the fourth quarter. With DeAndre Hopkins suspended and Rondale Moore dealing with a hamstring strain, Brown figures to be Murray's top target in the early going this season as he looks to improve on the career-high 91 catches and 1,008 yards he put up in 2021.

    Published: Sun, Sep 11 at 5:44pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not slated to play Saturday

    Brown is not in line to play in Saturday's preseason finale against the Titans, according to Jose M. Romero of The Arizona Republic.

    Analysis: As a result, Brown is next in line to see game action in Week 1 against the Chiefs. At that point, he's likely to serve as the Cardinals' No. 1 wideout, with DeAndre Hopkins (suspension) slated to sit out the first six games of the season.

    Published: Sat, Aug 27 at 1:50pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Back to 100 percent

    Brown isn't slated to play in Sunday's preseason game against the Ravens, but he said Wednesday that his hamstring currently is 100 percent, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Brown landed in Arizona on Day 1 of the draft back in April via a trade with the Ravens, but his training camp so far has included a stint on the non-football injury list and a slow ramp up since returning to practice Aug. 2. He didn't partake in his first on-field work with quarterback and college teammate Kyler Murray (wrist) until Monday, at which point the Cardinals were seen operating in 10 personnel, with Brown and Rondale Moore as slot receivers and DeAndre Hopkins and A.J. Green manning…read more

    Published: Wed, Aug 17 at 5:35pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Finally getting work with Murray

    Coach Kliff Kingsbury said Monday that Brown (hamstring) and Kyler Murray (wrist) practiced for the first time together since the start of training camp, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Both players have dealt with injuries in camp, with Brown getting back on the field last week, which coincided with limitations on Murray's practice reps due to a sore wrist. It's unclear if either or both were able to handle every drill Monday, but the Cardinals showed evidence of testing out the Air Raid, with Brown and Rondale Moore in the slot and DeAndre Hopkins and A.J. Green as outside receivers, per Paul Calvisi of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM. The team won't be able to operate with that…read more

    Published: Mon, Aug 15 at 12:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Takes part in individual drills

    Brown (hamstring) took part in individual drills off to the side during Monday's practice and is expected to return to full-team work by Wednesday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Head coach Kliff Kingsbury suggested that Brown would increase his activity Tuesday, and if all goes well, the wideout will be back to full speed by the middle of the week. Even if that comes to fruition, Brown is unlikely to play in Friday's preseason opener in Cincinnati, given the lack of full practice sessions he has under his belt up to this point in training camp.

    Published: Mon, Aug 8 at 1:49pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not practicing yet

    Brown (hamstring) isn't practicing Thursday but is down on the field watching his teammates, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Coach Kliff Kingsbury said earlier this week that he hoped to get Brown back in individual drills by Friday and back to full participation by Monday. That could still happen, though it isn't looking great at this point. Brown's recent arrest for speeding is less of an issue, as it didn't cost him any practice time and isn't likely to lead to an NFL suspension.

    Published: Thu, Aug 4 at 12:10pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets arrested Wednesday

    Brown (hamstring) was arrested Wednesday in Phoenix on criminal speeding charges, Jose M. Romero of The Arizona Republic reports.

    Analysis: Brown has been slowed by a hamstring issue during the first week-plus of training camp, kicking it off on the active/non-football injury list before returning to drills Tuesday. At that time, head coach Kliff Kingsbury noted that Brown was being "eased" back in, but he was expected to be a full participant by early next week. Per Arizona Sports 98.7 FM, Brown wasn't present to the portion of Wednesday's practice open to the media, and the reason for his absence has now been revealed. When he's…read more

    Published: Wed, Aug 3 at 12:44pm by Rotowire.com
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  • No full practice until next week

    Brown (hamstring) will be eased back into practice after the Cardinals removed him from the non-football injury list Tuesday, with coach Kliff Kingsbury saying the wideout may not be a full participant until Monday, Bob McManaman of The Arizona Republic reports.

    Analysis: Brown was on the NFI list for the first week of training camp after injuring his hamstring in a training session over the summer. He spent plenty of time on the injury report in three seasons with Baltimore but missed only three of a possible 52 games (including playoffs). The Cardinals don't seem too worried about his current issue, counting on Brown to be ready for Week 1 while fellow wideout DeAndre Hopkins serves the first game of a six-week suspension.

    Published: Tue, Aug 2 at 11:52am by Rotowire.com
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  • Removed from NFI list

    Brown (hamstring) was activated from the non-football injury list Tuesday morning, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Brown can now practice with his Cardinal teammates, after missing the first week of training camp due to a hamstring injury he reportedly suffered during a private workout over the summer. He may be eased into practice with his new team, as there's a high recurrence rate for soft-tissue injuries -- and perhaps even more so for speed-dependent players. Brown has nearly six weeks to ramp up before Arizona's season opener against Kansas City, at which point teammate DeAndre Hopkins will begin…read more

    Published: Tue, Aug 2 at 8:08am by Rotowire.com
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  • May practice next week

    Coach Kliff Kingsbury is hopeful Brown (hamstring) returns to practice "next week at some point," Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports. "I don't know when, but that's our hope," Kingsbury added Friday.

    Analysis: The Cardinals placed Brown on the active/non-football injury list Tuesday due to a hamstring issue, giving him a chance to practice at any point during training camp once he's healthy. With more than a month before the regular season, he'll have plenty of time to reach 100 percent, but getting back on the field will be the first step in that process. Once he's available, Brown is poised to serve as the team's top wide receiver Week 1, when DeAndre Hopkins' six-game suspension kicks in.

    Published: Fri, Jul 29 at 11:44am by Rotowire.com
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  • Opening camp on NFI list

    Brown has been placed on the Cardinals' non-football injury list due to a hamstring issue, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: The wideout is eligible to come off the list whenever he is ready to practice, but Brown is now slated to miss some time with Arizona's training camp about to open. Once he's able to return to the field, Brown will look to cement his key role in an offense that will open the coming season minus DeAndre Hopkins, who has been suspended for six games out of the gate for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances. While Hopkins is out, Brown will be in line to serve as Kyler…read more

    Published: Tue, Jul 26 at 2:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • On pace for volume sans Hopkins

    Brown may need to take on a larger role in the Cardinals offense to begin the upcoming season after DeAndre Hopkins was suspended six games Monday for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances, Lindsay Jones of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Arizona made a splash on Day 1 of the 2022 Draft when it acquired Brown and a third-round pick for the team's first-rounder. He was slated to operate with Hopkins and A.J. Green at wide receiver in the base offense, but Brown now should assume No. 1 duties as of Week 1 of the campaign. Brown is coming off the first 1,000-yard season of his pro career in 2021 and previously worked with quarterback Kyler Murray at Oklahoma in 2018, compiling a 75-1,318-10 line in a high-powered scheme. With…read more

    Published: Thu, May 5 at 7:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • To receive fifth-year option

    GM Steve Keim said the Cardinals will exercise the fifth-year option on Brown's rookie contract after acquiring the wide receiver in a draft-day trade with the Ravens on Thursday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: As part of the exchange, Baltimore received the 23rd overall pick in this year's draft, while Arizona gained the speedy Brown and pick No. 100 on Friday. Brown has experience playing with Kyler Murray at Oklahoma, and the former is coming off a three-year stretch in which he upped his catch and yardage totals each season, culminating with a 91-1,008-6 line on 146 targets in 2021. With the Cards, Brown joins a group of wide receivers that boasts DeAndre Hopkins, A.J. Green and Rondale Moore,…read more

    Published: Thu, Apr 28 at 9:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets moved to Arizona

    The Ravens dealt Brown and a 2022 third-round pick to the Cardinals on Thursday for the 23rd overall selection in this year's draft, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: The Cardinals added another big-play threat to their receiving corps, but instead of bringing in a rookie via the draft they're reuniting Brown with college teammate Kyler Murray. While working together at Oklahoma in 2018, Brown was among Murray's top wideouts en route to the latter winning the Heisman Trophy. Since then, Brown was a first-round pick of the Ravens in 2019, increasing his catch and yardage totals in each of his three pro campaigns. Last year, he wrangled 91 of 146 passes for…read more

    Published: Thu, Apr 28 at 7:01pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Fifth-year option likely coming

    General manager Eric DeCosta said Friday he expects the Ravens to pick up Brown's fifth-year option, Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

    Analysis: Baltimore will need to make a decision on Brown's fifth-year option by May, and picking up the deal would keep the speedy wideout in house through 2023. Though Brown did lose steam in terms of production down the stretch of the 2021 campaign, he spent much of that time operating with Tyler Huntley under center instead of Lamar Jackson (ankle), and also battled injuries of his own. A more optimistic view of Brown's third-year efforts, which included his first 1,000-yard season, is that the…read more

    Published: Fri, Feb 4 at 7:16am by Rotowire.com
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  • Three catches in finale

    Brown brought in three of seven targets for 27 yards in the Ravens' 16-13 overtime loss to the Steelers on Sunday.

    Analysis: Brown was a distant second to Mark Andrews in receptions, receiving yards and targets on the afternoon to close out the campaign rather quietly. The third-year speedster did manage to get over 1,000 receiving yards for the first time in his career with Sunday's production, finishing at 1,008 alongside 91 receptions over 16 games. Brown's campaign closed with back-to-back three-reception efforts, but considering he played with Tyler Huntley and not Lamar Jackson (ankle) in those contests, the…read more

    Published: Sun, Jan 9 at 4:01pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Cleared for Sunday

    Brown (ankle) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

    Analysis: The speedy wideout returned to a full practice Friday after missing Thursday's session, which sets the stage for him to suit up this weekend. In the process, Brown will once again be catching passes from QB Tyler Huntley, with Lamar Jackson (ankle) ruled out by the Ravens. Brown is coming off a Week 17 effort in which he caught three of his eight targets for 28 yards in a loss to the Rams.

    Published: Fri, Jan 7 at 12:07pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Added to injury report

    Brown (ankle) missed practice Thursday.

    Analysis: Brown practiced fully Wednesday, so his status now is worth monitoring as Sunday's game against the Steelers approaches. Unless the speedy wideout practices fully Friday, he'll likely head into the weekend with a Week 18 injury designation.

    Published: Thu, Jan 6 at 1:44pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ineffective yet again

    Brown caught three passes for 28 yards on eight targets against the Rams on Sunday.

    Analysis: It's been a brutal month for Brown, who's seen 39 targets over his last four games yet has just 156 yards to show for it. Tyler Huntley doesn't have much downfield ability as a passer, so that's likely made it tougher to get the speedster involved. Moreover, Brown's effectiveness Sunday may have been impacted by him missing practice with an illness earlier in the week. It might be difficult for Brown to maximize his fantasy value if Lamar Jackson (ankle) sits out again in Week 18.

    Published: Sun, Jan 2 at 2:31pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Good to go Sunday

    Brown (illness) is active for Sunday's game against the Rams.

    Analysis: The Ravens tagged Brown as questionable for the Week 17 contest after he was unable to practice Thursday and Friday while battling a non-COVID-19-related illness, but the wideout made enough progress leading into Sunday's game to avoid inactive status. Though he's not expected to face any limitations against Los Angeles, Brown will likely draw shadow coverage from star Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey for most of the contest. In addition to being followed by Ramsey, Brown will have to make do…read more

    Published: Sun, Jan 2 at 8:48am by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable for Week 17

    Brown (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams after missing practices Thursday and Friday.

    Analysis: Brown's status is thus worth closely monitoring, though fortunately for those considering him in Week 17 fantasy lineups, the Ravens kick off at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday. If he ends up out or limited this weekend, added opportunities would be available for Sammy Watkins and Rashod Bateman.

    Published: Fri, Dec 31 at 2:35pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Remains sidelined Friday

    Brown (illness) wasn't present for Friday's practice, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Back-to-back practice absences recorded by the wideout are concerning, though it remains to be seen how the team lists his his Week 17 availability. Added clarity with regard to Brown's chances of suiting up Sunday against the Rams should arrive upon the posting of the Ravens' final Friday injury report and/or transactions.

    Published: Fri, Dec 31 at 9:12am by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses practice Thursday

    Brown didn't practice Thursday due to an illness.

    Analysis: Brown was a full practice participant Wednesday, so his absence Thursday is notable. At this stage, it's unclear if the wideout's illness could impact his availability for Sunday's game against the Rams, but a return to the field, in any capacity, on the part of Brown on Friday would be reassuring to those considering him in Week 17 fantasy lineups.

    Published: Thu, Dec 30 at 3:53pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Another inefficient game

    Brown caught five passes for 44 yards on nine targets against Cincinnati on Sunday.

    Analysis: As the Ravens' smallest receiver, Brown is the easiest one for a quarterback to miss, and he tends to suffer when playing with a quarterback who struggles to throw downfield. Lamar Jackson definitely has more of an inclination to throw deep than Tyler Huntley (illness) or Sunday's starter Josh Johnson, so it's not terribly surprising that Brown's efficiency fell off with that change at quarterback. It's not clear who will be taking snaps for the Ravens when they face the Rams in Week 17.

    Published: Sun, Dec 26 at 2:35pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Catches 10 passes

    Brown caught 10 of 14 targets for 43 yards in Sunday's 31-30 loss to the Packers.

    Analysis: Brown was fill-in quarterback Tyler Huntley's release valve underneath, racking up the receptions but going for minimal average yardage. In fact, the speedster's longest reception went for just seven yards. While it certainly wasn't Brown's most explosive outing, his consistent involvement actually saw him turn in his first regular-season performance with double-digit catches of his career. That accomplishment helped Brown's stock Sunday, but potentially getting starting quarterback Lamar…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 19 at 5:50pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Active for Week 15

    Brown (illness) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Packers.

    Analysis: The Ravens will thus have their top wideout available for Sunday's contest, but he'll be catching passes from Tyler Huntley, with Lamar Jackson (ankle) not able to start. Brown nonetheless figures to see his share of Week 15 targets, as he'll continue to head a Baltimore wide receiving corps that will be minus Sammy Watkins (reserve/COVID-19 list). Through 12 games, Brown has logged a 70-866-6 stat line on 107 targets.

    Published: Sun, Dec 19 at 12:04pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Expected to play Sunday

    Brown (illness), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers, is expected to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Brown was listed as limited on Friday's practice estimate, but the Ravens held a walk-through rather than actually practicing. Still, he returned after a non-COVID illness kept Brown from practicing Thursday. Schefter's report continues the encouraging trend, but check Brown's status before the 4:25 PM ET kickoff.

    Published: Sat, Dec 18 at 11:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable due to illness

    Brown (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers, Jamison Hensley of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Brown was listed as limited on Friday's practice estimate, but the Ravens held a walk-through rather than actually practicing. Still, that's a step in the right direction after a non-COVID illness kept Brown from practicing Thursday. If he suits up, which quarterback will be throwing Brown the ball won't be determined until shortly before game time, as Lamar Jackson (ankle) is listed as questionable after failing to practice in any capacity throughout the week.

    Published: Fri, Dec 17 at 1:36pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Back at practice

    Brown (illness) returned to practice Friday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: The wideout's return to practice Friday after missing Thursday's session bodes well for his chances of playing Sunday against the Packers. The Ravens' upcoming injury report will reveal whether Brown heads into the weekend with a designation or cleared for Week 15 action.

    Published: Fri, Dec 17 at 9:18am by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses practice Thursday

    Brown missed Thursday's practice due to an illness, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Brown's status thus will need to be monitored as Sunday's game against the Packers approaches. The wideout was a full participant in practice Wednesday, but his absence Thursday places the focus on what -- if anything -- he's able to do during Friday's session.

    Published: Thu, Dec 16 at 3:01pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gains 41 yards in loss

    Brown had five receptions (eight targets) for 41 yards in Sunday's 24-22 loss to Cleveland.

    Analysis: Backup quarterback Tyler Huntley took over for Lamar Jackson early in the contest after Baltimore's star and leader had to be carted off with an apparent ankle injury. Mark Andrews and Rashod Bateman both eclipsed the century mark in receiving yards, but Brown was unable to break loose with either quarterback under center. The speedy wideout is in a bit of funk, averaging just 46 yards with no touchdowns over his last four contests. Hollywood is still on pace to break the 1,000-yard mark with…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 12 at 3:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sees seven targets Sunday

    Brown reeled in five of seven targets for 55 yards during Sunday's 20-19 defeat in Pittsburgh.

    Analysis: Brown broke a streak of four straight games with double-digit targets, seeing his fewest since Week 6. Additionally, his stretch without a touchdown extended to four contests after he notched six in seven games prior to the Ravens' bye. Brown already has attained career highs in catches and yards, and his next target will match his number (100) from a full 16-game slate last season. He'll seek a more fruitful outing next Sunday during a road jaunt to Cleveland.

    Published: Sun, Dec 5 at 6:49pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Eight catches in SNF win

    Brown (thigh) had eight receptions (10 targets) for 51 yards in Sunday's 16-10 win over the Browns.

    Analysis: Brown returned from a one-game absence and appeared to be moving freely following a thigh injury. It wasn't a big volume game from a yardage standpoint, but the speedy wideout finished with double-digit targets for the fifth time over his last six appearances. Brown remains Lamar Jackson's favorite wide receiver target, but he has just one touchdown over his last five games (five touchdowns over previous five). The 24-year-old will attempt to take the top off of Pittsburgh's secondary in an…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 28 at 11:30pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to action in Week 12

    Brown (thigh) is listed as active for Sunday night's game against the Browns.

    Analysis: Prior to missing last weekend's game against the Bears, Brown had logged a dozen or more targets in three straight contests, with his overall per-game production rate through nine outings checking in at 5.8 catches on 9.1 targets for 79.9 yards. Barring any in-game setbacks, the fleet wideout should continue to see his share of volume in a Baltimore offense that welcomes back QB Lamar Jackson, who sat out Week 11 action due to a non-COVID-19-related illness.

    Published: Sun, Nov 28 at 3:53pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Likely to play Sunday

    Brown (thigh), who is listed as questionable for Sunday night's game against the Browns, is likely to play barring a pre-game setback, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Brown was a limited practice participant Wednesday through Friday after missing his first game of the season last Sunday in Chicago. Schefter's report backs up the notion he's likely to return this week, but fantasy managers will still want to make sure he's active before the 8:20 PM ET contest.

    Published: Sat, Nov 27 at 10:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable for Sunday night

    Brown (thigh) is listed as questionable for Sunday night's game against the Browns, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

    Analysis: Brown was a limited practice participant Wednesday through Friday, after missing his first game of the season last Sunday in Chicago. He's one of 10 Ravens listed as questionable for Sunday night, and while Brown's thigh injury doesn't seem to be too serious, he may come down to a game-time decision. Meanwhile, QB Lamar Jackson is back in the lineup and reportedly feeling healthy after an illness kept him out for Week 11.

    Published: Fri, Nov 26 at 12:27pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited in return to practice

    Brown (thigh) was a limited participant Wednesday in his return to practice, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

    Analysis: With no report of his thigh injury being serious, Brown's return to practice after sitting out Sunday's win over the Bears tentatively puts him on track to play this weekend against the Browns. Brown had three straight games with a dozen or more targets prior to missing Week 11, and his per-game averages now stand at 5.8 catches for 79.9 yards and 0.67 touchdowns on 9.1 targets.

    Published: Wed, Nov 24 at 2:02pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to field

    Brown (thigh) was spotted on the field at practice Wednesday, Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

    Analysis: Brown sat out this past Sunday's win over the Bears, so his return to the field as the Ravens begin Week 12 prep is a positive sign. The Ravens will release their first official practice report later Wednesday, when the extent of Brown's participation will be known.

    Published: Wed, Nov 24 at 10:46am by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't play in Week 11

    The Ravens downgraded Brown (thigh) to out for Sunday's game against the Bears.

    Analysis: Brown mustered just one limited practice throughout the week before being listed as questionable Friday, only for the Ravens to err on the side of caution by holding him out of Sunday's contest. Sammy Watkins and rookie Rashod Bateman are expected to serve as the primary options at receiver for the Ravens, who are still awaiting clarification on the status of starting quarterback Lamar Jackson (illness), who is listed as questionable.

    Published: Sat, Nov 20 at 1:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Deemed questionable for Week 11

    The Ravens list Brown (thigh) as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears.

    Analysis: Brown's thigh injury kept him from practicing Wednesday and Thursday, but he was able to get back on the field in a limited capacity Friday to keep the door open for himself to play this weekend. Given his lack of full reps this week, Brown could be viewed as a game-time call leading up to the 1 p.m. ET kickoff, but if active, the wideout should continue to fill a high-volume role in the Baltimore passing attack. The Ravens could be without two depth receivers, as Miles Boykin (finger) has been…read more

    Published: Fri, Nov 19 at 1:05pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to practice Friday

    Brown (thigh) is participating at Friday's practice, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Brown was unable to practice Wednesday and Thursday due to a thigh injury, but he's back on the field Friday and should have a chance to suit up this weekend. Rashod Bateman (illness) also returned after missing Thursday's practice session, so Baltimore's receiving corps could be at full strength Sunday in Chicago.

    Published: Fri, Nov 19 at 9:07am by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses another practice

    Brown (thigh) missed practice again Thursday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Now that he's missed back-to-back sessions, what Brown is able to do at practice Friday will be pivotal with regard to his chances of suiting up for Sunday's game against the Bears. Over his last three contests, Brown has averaged 13 targets per game, en route to catching 20 passes in that span.

    Published: Thu, Nov 18 at 10:57am by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs DNP on Wednesday

    Brown (thigh) didn't practice Wednesday.

    Analysis: Brown is tending to the injury after he played 55 of a possible 73 offensive snaps and finished with six catches for 37 yards on 13 targets in last week's loss to the Dolphins. The Ravens haven't indicated that Brown's absence from practice was maintenance-related, so his progress will need to be monitored over the next few days to glean a sense of his availability for Sunday's game against the Bears.

    Published: Wed, Nov 17 at 2:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Contained in loss

    Brown brought in six of 13 targets for 37 yards and committed a fumble that was recovered by the Ravens in a 22-10 loss to the Dolphins in Thursday night.

    Analysis: The 24-year-old speedster was done in by an effective Dolphins scheme that saw Miami take away the deep ball consistently, which left Brown with his second-lowest yardage total of the season. Brown's sub-50-percent catch rate was also a disappointment and his second in the last three games, although on the bright side, he's now logged between 12 and 14 targets in his last three contests. Brown's first opportunity to bounce back comes a week from Sunday when the Ravens travel to Chicago for a…read more

    Published: Thu, Nov 11 at 9:38pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Cleared for Thursday

    Brown (back) has no injury designation for Thursday's game in Miami, Adam H. Beasley of Pro Football Network reports.

    Analysis: Brown was listed as a full practice participant Tuesday and Wednesday, following limited activity to begin the week. He should be all set for his usual role Week 10, with Sammy Watkins' potential return from a hamstring injury more relevant to the outlooks for Rashod Bateman and Devin Duvernay. The 24-year-old Brown is sitting on 46-682-6 receiving line through eight games, well on his way to hitting career highs before the calendar turns to December.

    Published: Wed, Nov 10 at 1:18pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Appears ready for Thursday night

    Brown (back) was listed as a full participant on Tuesday's estimated practice report.

    Analysis: Baltimore held a walk-through session Tuesday, but Brown's "full" listing implies that he wouldn't have had any limitations if the Ravens ran a traditional practice session. Brown's graduation from a limited listing Monday suggests that he's at no risk of missing a matchup with the Dolphins on Thursday, when he could be shadowed by star cornerback Xavien Howard for most of the evening. Brown cleared the century mark in receiving yardage for the third time in eight games in last week's overtime…read more

    Published: Tue, Nov 9 at 1:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited on practice estimate

    Brown (back) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's practice estimate.

    Analysis: Brown was on the field for 80 of a possible 98 snaps on offense in Sunday's 34-31 overtime win over the Vikings, en route to catching nine of his 12 targets for 116 yards. At this point, there's been nothing to suggest that the wideout's status for Thursday night's game against the Dolphins is in any danger, but Brown probably will need to log a listed full practice by Wednesday in order to avoid a Week 10 injury designation.

    Published: Mon, Nov 8 at 4:15pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Third 100-yard effort of season

    Brown secured nine of 12 targets for 116 yards in the Ravens' 34-31 overtime win over the Vikings on Sunday.

    Analysis: After putting together a highly inefficient performance against the Bengals before the Week 8 bye that saw him bring in just five of 14 targets, Brown bounced back to play a critical role in the overtime victory. The speedster not only paced the Ravens in receptions, receiving yards and targets, but he also made three critical receptions during what turned out to be Baltimore's game-winning drive in overtime. Brown now has a pair of 100-yard efforts in his last four contests and at least 80…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 7 at 2:46pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores sixth TD in loss

    Brown caught five of 14 targets for 80 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 41-17 loss to Cincinnati.

    Analysis: After a quiet first half, Brown broke free for a go-ahead 39-yard touchdown early in the third quarter, doing well to stay inbounds. It was all Bengals after that, though it was encouraging to see Lamar Jackson pepper Brown with targets once the Ravens were forced to turn to the air. The fleet-footed wideout has 37 catches for 566 yards and six touchdowns heading into Baltimore's Week 8 bye in what has been a breakout season for Brown.

    Published: Sun, Oct 24 at 2:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Cools off Sunday

    Brown caught four of five targets for 35 yards against the Chargers.

    Analysis: Baltimore's passing game was held in check to the tune of 167 yards Sunday. Brown's target volume tied a season-low with five, though he caught nearly everything thrown his way at an efficient clip. The Ravens face the Bengals at home in a big AFC North showdown Sunday.

    Published: Tue, Oct 19 at 12:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Wins game with second score

    Brown caught nine of 10 targets for 125 yards and two touchdowns in Monday night's 31-25 overtime win over the Colts.

    Analysis: Brown was frustratingly missed on a couple scoring opportunities late in the first half and had to wait until the third quarter to make his first catch. After that point, however, he and quarterback Lamar Jackson helped turn Monday's game around, with the dynamic duo connecting on a 43-yard touchdown late in the third quarter. Brown remained highly involved as Baltimore overcame a 16-point fourth-quarter deficit to force overtime, which he then ended with a five-yard touchdown grab on the…read more

    Published: Mon, Oct 11 at 9:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Hauls in spectacular TD

    Brown caught four of five targets for 91 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 23-7 win over the Broncos.

    Analysis: While he didn't see a lot of volume, Brown didn't need much to make an impact. On a deep route in the second quarter, the third-year receiver split two defenders with a burst of speed and then laid out in midair to haul in Lamar Jackson's toss for a highlight-reel 49-yard score. Brown has found the end zone three times through four games, and he'll look for more big plays in Week 5 against the Colts.

    Published: Sun, Oct 3 at 6:46pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Struggles with drops in Detroit

    Brown (ankle) caught three of seven targets for 53 yards in Sunday's 19-17 win over the Lions.

    Analysis: Brown had a trio of costly drops in the first half, all of which likely would have gone for lengthy touchdowns. He ended up with a quiet stat line as a result of those miscues after finding the end zone in each of his first two games, but the 2019 first-round pick continues to play a major role in the Ravens' offense as the team's top downfield target. Baltimore will likely dial up more deep shots for the speedster against the Broncos in Week 4, and Brown will look to put these drops behind him.

    Published: Sun, Sep 26 at 2:53pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Suiting up again

    Brown (ankle) is active for Sunday's game at Detroit, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Brown played through the same injury last week and put up a 6-113-1 receiving line against the Chiefs. However, it is possible his ankle has gotten slightly worse, as he avoided an injury designation for Week 2 after logging a full practice Friday. This time, Brown was a limited participant Friday and listed as questionable on the final injury report. Still, he's off to a fantastic start this year, and he'll now be playing indoors against one of the weakest cornerback groups in the league.

    Published: Sun, Sep 26 at 8:40am by Rotowire.com
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  • Listed as questionable

    Brown (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions after returning to a limited practice Friday.

    Analysis: Brown is one of eight players listed by the Ravens as questionable this week, but his return to practice Friday, albeit in a limited capacity, is a positive indicator regarding his status for Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. The wideout also was listed as questionable heading into Week 2 action, yet logged a 72 percent snap share en route to catching six of 10 targets for 113 yards and a touchdown in a 36-35 win over the Chiefs.

    Published: Fri, Sep 24 at 1:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Back at practice Friday

    Brown (ankle) is participating at Friday's practice, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Brown was limited at Wednesday's practice before sitting out Thursday, so it's a good sign to see him back on the field to finish the week. The 24-year-old should have a chance to suit up Sunday versus the Lions, and Friday's final injury report of the week will indicate whether or not he receives an injury designation.

    Published: Fri, Sep 24 at 9:05am by Rotowire.com
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  • Not practicing Thursday

    Brown (ankle) wasn't present for Thursday's practice, Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

    Analysis: Brown was limited Wednesday, but it's possible that his absence from practice Thursday is maintenance-related, rather than indicative of a setback. Friday's final injury report of the week will reveal whether the wideout approaches Sunday's game against the Lions with a Week 3 injury designation.

    Published: Thu, Sep 23 at 11:00am by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited in practice again

    Brown (ankle) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Brown was listed with the same injury last week before catching six of 10 targets for 113 yards and a touchdown in Baltimore's 36-35 win over the Chiefs. He now leads the team in every major receiving category, including targets (16), despite playing a few less snaps (71 percent) than fellow wideout Sammy Watkins (88 percent). The Ravens rarely call a pass play without Brown on the field, and he's accounted for five of Lamar Jackson's eight completions on deep and intermediate throws.

    Published: Wed, Sep 22 at 1:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Continues hot start

    Brown (ankle) secured six of 10 targets for 113 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 36-35 win over the Chiefs.

    Analysis: Brown continued his strong start to the 2021 campaign with his first 100-yard game of the year and his second trip to the end zone. The 24-year-old was nursing a sore ankle during practice this week, but he appeared to be fully healthy when he burned the Chiefs' secondary and caught Lamar Jackson's incredible leaping pass for a touchdown. Hollywood is starting to finally look like the top target for Jackson after a couple of years of inconsistency. He will look to keep that going in a soft…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 19 at 10:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Suits up Sunday

    Brown (ankle) is listed as active for Sunday night's game against Kansas City.

    Analysis: After sitting out the first two practices of the week, Brown worked in a limited fashion Friday and will now give it a go Sunday night. Assuming no setbacks or limitations, the speedster should combine with Sammy Watkins to continue to lead Baltimore's wideout corps versus Kansas City. In this past Monday's season-opening loss to the Raiders, Brown logged 47 of a possible 68 snaps on offense en route to catching all six of his targets for 69 yards and a TD.

    Published: Sun, Sep 19 at 4:01pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable after return to practice

    Brown (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday night's game against Kansas City after returning to a limited practice Friday.

    Analysis: Brown sat out the first two practices of the week, but his return to the field Friday, albeit in a limited capacity, suggests that he could suit up for Sunday night's 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff. If he's limited or out for the contest, however, Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site relays that Devin Duvernay (groin, questionable) -- if available -- and James Proche would be candidates for added snaps alongside Sammy Watkins.

    Published: Fri, Sep 17 at 1:48pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to practice Friday

    Brown (ankle) participated at Friday's practice but appeared to have some limitations, Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

    Analysis: Brown went through agility drills with no issues but appeared to be moving at less than full speed in other portions of practice. Still, it's a good sign the 24-year-old is back at practice after being a non-participant the past two days, and he should have a chance of suiting up for Sunday's matchup with the Chiefs.

    Published: Fri, Sep 17 at 8:50am by Rotowire.com
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  • Another missed practice

    Brown (ankle) wasn't spotted at Thursday's practice, Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

    Analysis: Brown was listed as a non-participant in Wednesday's walk-through practice, so with another absence on tap Thursday what the wideout is able to do Friday will be pivotal with regard to his chances of suiting up Sunday against Kansas City. If Brown is limited or out this weekend, added snaps/targets would be available for Devin Duvernay, James Proche and Tylan Wallace.

    Published: Thu, Sep 16 at 10:47am by Rotowire.com
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  • Listed as DNP on Wednesday

    Brown was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice report with an ankle injury.

    Analysis: Per Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com, the Ravens held a walk-through practice for their first session of the week after having just played a grueling overtime loss to the Raiders on Monday. What -- if anything -- Brown is able to do once the team retakes the field Thursday should provide added clarity with regard to his status for Sunday's game against Kansas City. The wideout logged 47 of 68 snaps on offense Week 1 and recorded six receptions for 69 yards and a touchdown.

    Published: Wed, Sep 15 at 3:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Starts season with score

    Brown caught all six of his targets for 69 yards and a touchdown in Monday night's 33-27 overtime loss to the Raiders. He also rushed once for five yards.

    Analysis: Brown's chemistry with quarterback Lamar Jackson was superior to that of some of his new teammates, whose timing appeared slightly off to start the season. In fact, Brown caught Jackson's lone touchdown toss -- a 10-yarder -- after finding room in the back of the end zone during a stellar scramble from the signal-caller. In catching all of the passes sent his way, Brown topped the team in receptions, but offseason addition Sammy Watkins led Baltimore in targets (eight) and receiving yards (96).…read more

    Published: Mon, Sep 13 at 10:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Back at practice

    Brown (hamstring) will return to practice Monday.

    Analysis: Brown's return to the field for his first practice since July 28 is great news for a Baltimore wideout corps that has been taxed by injuries of late. Now that the 2019 first-rounder is back in the mix, he'll turn his focus to readying for Week 1 action and manning a starting spot opposite Sammy Watkins (who is still dealing with an undisclosed injury) in the team's passing offense.

    Published: Mon, Aug 30 at 9:37am by Rotowire.com
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  • Still not practicing

    Brown (hamstring) isn't practicing Thursday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Brown is now at the four-week mark since he last practiced, though he's been doing work on a side field since at least Aug. 7, including some running and conditioning work during Wednesday's practice, per Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com. The Ravens seemingly expect Brown to make it back for their MNF season opener in Las Vegas, whereas rookie first-round pick Rashod Bateman (core muscle) figures to miss at least one or two games at the beginning of the year. In addition to Brown and Bateman, the…read more

    Published: Thu, Aug 26 at 6:53am by Rotowire.com
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  • Missing fourth week of practice

    Brown (hamstring) won't practice Monday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: The speedy wideout still hasn't rejoined his teammates at practice since exiting early July 29. He was said to be nearing a return last week, but he never made it back before Saturday's 20-3 preseason win over the Panthers. Brown does still have three full weeks to get ready for Baltimore's season opener on Monday Night Football, leading a WR group that won't have first-round pick Rashod Bateman (core muscle) for at least the first few games. For now, the team's injury group includes Bateman,…read more

    Published: Mon, Aug 23 at 6:21am by Rotowire.com
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  • Nearing return to practice

    Brown (hamstring) didn't practice Monday, but he did look comfortable while running on the side, according to Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com.

    Analysis: The speedy wideout seems to be gearing up for a return to practice, whereas Rashod Bateman (core muscle) is expected to miss 6-to-8 weeks, and Sammy Watkins left Monday's session early with a potential injury. The Ravens appeared to have better WR depth this year, but durability already was a concern with the group before the recent issues. Brown and TE Mark Andrews remain the favorites to lead the team in targets.

    Published: Mon, Aug 16 at 8:59am by Rotowire.com
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  • Out for Saturday's game

    Brown (hamstring) won't play in Saturday's preseason game against New Orleans, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Fellow wideouts Miles Boykin (hamstring) and Rashod Bateman (groin) will also be out for Saturday's exhibition, with the latter in danger of missing Week 1 after his injury required surgery. Brown has been dealing with a hamstring injury since late July and still hasn't returned to practice.

    Published: Sat, Aug 14 at 3:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Works on side field

    Brown (hamstring) got in some conditioning work on a side field during Saturday's practice, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: While that's a step in the right direction for the wideout, who's been sidelined for the last seven practices, the Ravens plan to proceed cautiously with Brown. "You don't want to come back and re-injure it, as we've seen before," coach John Harbaugh noted. With that in mind, Brown's status for next Saturday's preseason opener against the Saints is cloudy.

    Published: Sat, Aug 7 at 7:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Out again with hamstring injury

    Coach John Harbaugh revealed Monday that Brown's hamstring injury is worse than the Ravens originally thought, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Brown now has missed three straight practices since exiting Thursday's session early. Fellow Ravens wideout Rashod Bateman reportedly is dealing with a minor muscular issue, while oft-injured veteran Sammy Watkins actually has managed to stay healthy so far. If Brown and Bateman continue to miss time, it could open up first-team reps for Devin Duvernay, Miles Boykin and Tylan Wallace, among others.

    Published: Mon, Aug 2 at 8:06am by Rotowire.com
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  • Exits practice with possible injury

    Brown left Thursday's practice early with what appeared to be a minor leg injury, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Brown initially stayed on the field and stretched his leg with a trainer before eventually leaving practice. He's been catching passes from Trace McSorley and Tyler Huntley in practice, as Lamar Jackson was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday. It's been a less-than-ideal first week of training camp for the Ravens.

    Published: Thu, Jul 29 at 6:33am by Rotowire.com
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  • Working with Jackson this summer?

    Brown likely will work out with QB Lamar Jackson this offseason, the Ravens' official website reports.

    Analysis: Jackson and Brown both are from South Florida, as is new Ravens wideout Sammy Watkins. The team upgraded its receiving corps this offseason with the additions of Watkins and first-round pick Rashod Bateman, but Brown should still be the top downfield option, even if he doesn't match his 100 targets from last season. The speedy 24-year-old could benefit from improved efficiency now that opposing defenses have more than one wide receiver to worry about.

    Published: Thu, Jul 1 at 6:27am by Rotowire.com
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  • Collects 87 yards in playoff loss

    Brown snared four of his seven targets for 87 yards during Saturday's 17-3 divisional-round loss to the Bills.

    Analysis: Brown was the only perimeter target who posed much of a threat to Buffalo, as the second-year man was the lone Ravens wideout to exceed 25 receiving yards on the night. Tyler Huntley nearly found Brown for an explosive fourth-down gain in the fourth quarter after the receiver slipped past Tre'Davious White in coverage. However, the ball sailed over Brown's outstretched hands, leaving him with a total of one catch for 29 yards following Lamar Jackson's (concussion) late third-quarter exit. Brown…read more

    Published: Sat, Jan 16 at 10:19pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Tops 100 yards in win

    Brown caught seven of nine targets for 109 yards in Sunday's 20-13 wild-card win over the Titans. He also rushed twice for 19 yards.

    Analysis: Per Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun, Brown had to leave Sunday's game briefly due to cramps, but the wideout still led the Ravens in all major receiving categories, bringing his usual element of speed to the team's passing game. In fact, his yardage total marked his highest of the campaign, as did his nine total touches. After finishing the regular season with six touchdowns in his last six games, Brown kept his momentum going without scoring Sunday. He figures to remain one of Baltimore's…read more

    Published: Sun, Jan 10 at 1:10pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ends regular season with two scores

    Brown recorded five receptions on eight targets for 41 yards and two touchdowns in Week 17 against the Bengals.

    Analysis: While it wasn't a massive stat line, Brown managed to deliver two touchdowns. That effort concluded a strong finish to the season for Brown, as he found the end zone six times in as many games. While his campaign was tumultuous due to drops and inconsistent target volume, he still took a significant step forward from his rookie campaign, increasing his targets, receptions, yards and touchdowns. Brown will have the chance to take another step forward in his third season, but for now his focus…read more

    Published: Sun, Jan 3 at 5:30pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Records TD in win

    Brown brought in all four of his targets for 25 yards and a touchdown in the Ravens' 27-13 win over the Giants on Sunday.

    Analysis: The speedster opened the scoring on the day with a six-yard end-zone grab in the first quarter, his fourth touchdown in the last five games. After a difficult four-game stretch between Weeks 8 and 11, when he generated an anemic 6-55-1 line, Brown has rebounded to record 21 receptions for 297 yards and four scores in his last five games. He'll look to stay hot to close out the season in a Week 17 battle versus the Bengals.

    Published: Sun, Dec 27 at 2:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Cleared for Week 16

    Brown (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Giants.

    Analysis: Brown missed practice Thursday due to the knee issue, but he returned to full activity Friday to take a questionable designation into the weekend. With Brown experiencing no setbacks heading into Sunday, he should be able to take on a normal snap load as the Ravens' No. 1 receiver. Brown has reached the end zone in three of his last four outings while racking up 17 receptions for 272 yards over that stretch.

    Published: Sun, Dec 27 at 8:42am by Rotowire.com
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  • Likely to play Sunday

    Brown (knee), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants, "is likely a go" for the contest, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Official confirmation of the wideout's status will arrive before the first wave of Sunday kickoffs, with the Ravens taking on the Giants at 1 p.m. ET. In the Ravens' 40-14 win over the Jaguars in Week 15, Brown led the team's receiving corps with six catches on seven targets for 98 yards.

    Published: Sun, Dec 27 at 4:14am by Rotowire.com
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  • Listed as questionable for Week 16

    Brown (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants after being listed as a full practice participant Friday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: The speedy wideout popped up on the Ravens' Week 16 injury report Thursday after he sat out that day's practice, but his 'full" listing Friday suggests that of the 10 players deemed questionable by the team, Brown is among those most likely to be a go Sunday.

    Published: Fri, Dec 25 at 3:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Added to Week 16 injury report

    Brown missed practice Thursday with a knee injury, Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

    Analysis: Brown was added to the Ravens' Week 16 injury report Thursday, so his status for Sunday's game against the Giants will now need to be monitored. A return to practice in any fashion Friday would bode well for his chance of suiting up this weekend, but if Brown ends up out or limited, Miles Boykin, Dez Bryant and perhaps Devin Duvernay would be in line for added looks Sunday.

    Published: Thu, Dec 24 at 1:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Breaks two big plays

    Brown recorded six receptions on seven targets for 98 yards in Week 15 against the Jaguars.

    Analysis: Despite spending most of the week on the reserve/COVID-19 list, Brown managed his highest yardage total since Week 1. He did so primarily on the strength of explosive receptions of 44 and 28 yards. The only thing missing from the performance was a touchdown, though he had a target near the goal line and was also dragged down only four yards away from the end zone on a separate play. Brown will next draw a Week 16 matchup against the Giants.

    Published: Sun, Dec 20 at 4:54pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Comes off COVID-19 list

    Brown has been activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: The same applies to Miles Boykin and James Proche, which solidifies the Ravens' depth at wideout in advance of Sunday's game against the Jaguars. Per Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com, the three players were high-risk close contacts, but now that's he has passed through the necessary protocols, Brown should be able to handle his normal role in the offense Sunday.

    Published: Sat, Dec 19 at 2:36pm by Rotowire.com
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  • On track to be cleared

    Coach John Harbaugh suggested Friday that Brown is "on track" to be activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list in advance of Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

    Analysis: Wideouts Miles Boykin and James Proche are also expected to be available for Week 15 after they and Brown were placed on the list Wednesday upon being identified as close contacts of a person or persons infected with the virus. Assuming Brown continues to test negative for COVID-19, he should be added back to the active roster prior to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff. Brown continues to be a big-play threat when he's available for Baltimore, scoring touchdowns in each of his last three outings.

    Published: Fri, Dec 18 at 10:38am by Rotowire.com
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  • Could play Sunday

    Coach John Harbaugh clarified Wednesday that Brown hasn't tested positive for COVID-19 and has instead been identified as a close contact of an infected person, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Along with Brown, fellow wideouts Miles Boykin and James Proche were all placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list through contact tracing. The report adds that while the trio of receivers won't be able to practice this week, they could all be available for Sunday's game against the Jaguars if they continue to test negative in the coming days.

    Published: Wed, Dec 16 at 3:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Lands on COVID-19 list

    The Ravens placed Brown on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.

    Analysis: Baltimore also added wideouts Miles Boykin and James Proche to the list, but it's unclear if any of the players tested positive for COVID-19 or if all were simply deemed close contacts of an infected person or persons. Regardless, Brown's move to the list suddenly puts his status in question for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

    Published: Wed, Dec 16 at 1:11pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Overcomes drops to score TD

    Brown caught two of six targets for 50 yards and a touchdown in Monday night's 47-42 win over the Browns.

    Analysis: Brown was plagued by multiple drops over the course of Monday's contest, but he came up big when it mattered most. Facing fourth-and-five while down a touchdown with under two minutes remaining, Brown ran deep for a dramatic 44-yard score to save his night and Baltimore's hopes of victory. In doing so, Brown also found the end zone for the third straight game, giving him considerable momentum ahead of a tasty matchup against the hapless Jaguars in Week 15.

    Published: Mon, Dec 14 at 10:01pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Posts TD in second straight game

    Brown reeled in five of his eight targets for 39 yards and a touchdown during Tuesday's 34-17 win against the Cowboys.

    Analysis: Brown capitalized on another ample workload, as Lamar Jackson made his return from the reserve/COVID-19 list. The second-year receiver broke out last week with four catches for 85 yards and a touchdown against the Steelers, after being held scoreless and posting fewer than 40 receiving yards for three consecutive outings Weeks 9 through 11. He now finds himself with eight targets in consecutive outings, as the Ravens head into a Week 14 Monday night matchup against the Browns' No. 23 pass…read more

    Published: Tue, Dec 8 at 8:33pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Enjoys long-awaited breakout

    Brown secured four of eight targets for 85 yards and a touchdown in the Ravens' 19-14 loss to the Steelers on Wednesday.

    Analysis: Brown ended up comfortably pacing the Ravens in receiving yardage, production that came largely on his 70-yard touchdown connection with third-string quarterback Trace McSorley in the fourth quarter. Brown showed off his elite speed on the play, one in which he gained 54 of the yards after the catch on his way to the end zone. The score was only Brown's third of the campaign and first since Week 8, which also came at the Steelers' expense. The second-year wideout will look to carry over the…read more

    Published: Wed, Dec 2 at 4:19pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Continues downward trajectory

    Brown had no catches on three targets Sunday against the Titans.

    Analysis: Brown's tough second season reached a new low Sunday as he was held without a catch for the first time in 2020. He drew just three targets on Lamar Jackson's 29 dropbacks while Mark Andrews, Willie Snead and Dez Bryant all saw more looks. Brown has just two touchdowns all season and hasn't had more than 50 yards in four games since the bye. He'll face the tough Steelers secondary on Thanksgiving.

    Published: Tue, Nov 24 at 6:34am by Rotowire.com
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  • Held in check again

    Brown caught just two of six targets for 14 yards in Sunday's 23-17 loss to New England.

    Analysis: Shutdown corner J.C. Jackson was all over Brown in this prime-time matchup, smothering the wideout at the line of scrimmage and even keeping pace with the speedster and picking off a deep shot by Lamar Jackson. Brown has fallen into a three-game cold spell, tallying just 55 receiving yards over that span after racking up 376 yards in his previous six contests. The Ravens have faced three elite secondaries during Brown's slump, which may explain why the deep threat has been held in check. Things…read more

    Published: Mon, Nov 16 at 12:55am by Rotowire.com
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  • Three catches in Sunday's win

    Brown caught three of five targets for 38 yards in Sunday's 24-10 win over the Colts.

    Analysis: Lamar Jackson only needed to attempt 23 passes on the afternoon, and while Brown did tie Mark Andrews for the team lead in targets, the modest volume didn't translate into much production. Brown has managed only an 8-98-1 line on 13 targets over the last three games combined, and he'll face another tough matchup in Week 10 against the Patriots, especially if Stephon Gilmore (knee) is able to return to action.

    Published: Sun, Nov 8 at 3:22pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Season lows in catches, yards

    Brown caught one of two targets for a three-yard touchdown against the Steelers on Sunday.

    Analysis: Brown's target volume plummeted to a season low and his catch and yardage totals followed suit. He struggled to generate separation to garner targets and his two targets came in the same sequence, with the first target being caught but out of bounds in the back of the end zone. Brown was otherwise invisible on Baltimore's drives, and that's while playing a season-high 94 percent of the snaps. Baltimore's passing offense is struggling and Brown is among the players feeling the burn from those…read more

    Published: Tue, Nov 3 at 2:52pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Finishes with 57 receiving yards

    Brown caught four of six targets for 57 yards during Sunday's 30-28 win over the Eagles.

    Analysis: Brown's modest numbers in targets, catches and receiving yards led the team on a day the offense managed just 186 yards through the air. He totaled 163 yards on 10 combined receptions over the last two games, but this middling effort represented the third time he's been held under 60 receiving yards in six games this season. Brown, who is still on pace to top 1,000 yards for the season, will look to pick up the pace in Week 8 against the Steelers after the upcoming bye.

    Published: Sun, Oct 18 at 5:45pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Finishes with 57 receiving yards

    Brown caught four of six targets for 57 yards during Sunday's 30-28 win over the Eagles.

    Analysis: Brown's modest numbers in targets, catches and receiving yards led the team on a day the offense managed just 186 yards through the air. He totaled 163 yards on 10 combined receptions over the last two games, but this middling effort represented the third time he's been held under 60 receiving yards in six games this season. Brown, who is still on pace to top 1,000 yards for the season, will look to pick up the pace in Week 8 against the Steelers after the upcoming bye.

    Published: Sun, Oct 18 at 5:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Top target in thrashing of Bengals

    Brown caught six of his 10 targets for 77 receiving yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 27-3 win against Cincinnati.

    Analysis: After working through a knee issue during the practice week, Brown paced all Ravens in targets and receiving yards, picking up his first TD of 2020 against the Bengals. In addition to his scoring breakout, Brown has now exceeded 75 receiving yards in three different games this season. He had 75-plus receiving yards just three times across 14 appearances during 2019. Next, Brown will face an Eagles defense that surrendered 239 passing yards and three passing TDs in its most recent outing against…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 11 at 4:28pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Active for Sunday's game

    Brown (knee) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

    Analysis: Though Brown has yet to score a TD through four games, he's seen decent volume (26 targets) in that span, resulting in 16 catches for 242 yards. Assuming no in-game setbacks Sunday, the speedy wideout -- who scored seven TD in 14 games last season -- should remain a key cog in Baltimore's Week 5 passing attack.

    Published: Sun, Oct 11 at 8:45am by Rotowire.com
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  • On track for Sunday

    Brown (knee) is expected to play Sunday against the Bengals, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: The 23-year-old practiced as a full participant Thursday and Friday, so it's not a major surprise he's in line to play Sunday despite being listed as questionable. Brown has yet to catch a touchdown this season and has 16 catches for 242 yards on 26 targets through four games.

    Published: Sat, Oct 10 at 9:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Tagged as questionable for Week 5

    The Ravens list Brown (knee) as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

    Analysis: Brown followed a limited showing Wednesday with full participation Thursday and Friday, so he's seemingly trending toward playing Sunday. Brown has yet to find paydirt this season, but he's seen consistent involvement in the passing game, logging between six and eight targets through each of the Ravens' first four games.

    Published: Fri, Oct 9 at 12:35pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Upgrades to full practice

    Brown (knee) practiced in full Thursday.

    Analysis: Brown had his practice reps limited due to a knee issue Wednesday, but he's now resumed working at full capacity. The speedster looks fully on track for Sunday's matchup against an exploitable Bengals secondary. However, quarterback Lamar Jackson (knee) has now missed back-to-back sessions, though he's still expected to suit up versus Cincinnati.

    Published: Thu, Oct 8 at 2:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Pops up on injury report

    Brown was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to a knee injury.

    Analysis: Brown wasn't known to have picked up a knee injury coming out of the Ravens' Week 4 win over Washington, but his activity in practice suddenly bears watching as Sunday's game against the Bengals nears. The second-year wideout showed no signs of being slowed by the knee issue against the Football Team, hauling in four balls for 86 yards to bounce back from consecutive down weeks in which he combined for 55 yards on seven catches.

    Published: Wed, Oct 7 at 1:51pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Racks up 86 yards

    Brown tallied four receptions on eight targets for 86 yards in the team's Week 4 win over Washington.

    Analysis: Brown delivered a pair of receptions over 30 yards in the first half to account for the majority of his production in the game. He set up the Ravens' first score of the contest with a 33-yard catch, beating Washington's secondary down the field before being tackled at the one. Due to Baltimore's run-heavy approach on offense, Brown has failed to rack up large volume through four games. However, he's made the most of the chance he's received, as five of his 12 receptions have gone for 20 yards…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 4 at 3:56pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Shut down in loss

    Brown caught two of six targets for 13 yards Monday against the Chiefs.

    Analysis: The Ravens could not get the passing game, or indeed their entire offense, in gear Monday and Brown was no exception. He was shut down by the Kansas City secondary, registering catches of just six and seven yards after having a catch of at least 20 yards in each of the first two weeks. Brown gets a chance to bounce back Sunday against Washington, though the NFC East squad has been tough on opposing receivers thus far this season.

    Published: Tue, Sep 29 at 1:07pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Leads team in receiving Sunday

    Brown caught five of six targets for 42 yards Sunday against the Texans.

    Analysis: Baltimore went to the air just 24 times Sunday, including just seven times in the second half. Even with the lower volume, Brown led the team in targets, receptions and yards Sunday. Brown has played 81 percent of the team's snaps, a significant uptick from the 60.4 percent he played as a rookie while working his way back from foot surgery. Not only is Brown playing a higher volume of snaps, he's also dominating the Baltimore passing game. He's seeing 113.0 air yards per game and has accounted…read more

    Published: Mon, Sep 21 at 3:19pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Eclipses 100-yard mark in opener

    Brown caught five of his six targets for 101 receiving yards during Sunday's 38-6 win against Cleveland.

    Analysis: The second-year man out of Oklahoma was able to take advantage of a matchup against a depleted Browns secondary, kicking off his prolific afternoon with a 47-yard catch on Baltimore's third offensive drive of the day. Brown's impact would remain evident for the remainder of the first half, as he was able to rack up three more catches of 13-plus yards during the second quarter. He garnered just two targets during the second half, but that is of minimal concern to fantasy GMs, as the Ravens were…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 13 at 2:46pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Packs on pounds

    Brown said Wednesday that he's up to 180 pounds, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Brown played around 170 during his final season at Oklahoma in 2018 and weighed 166 at last year's combine, but he apparently dropped all the way to 157 pounds by the end of his rookie campaign. Lisfranc surgery last January likely played a role, impacting his offseason routine and even his practice participation throughout the season. Brown seems to have made a quick recovery from follow-up surgery to remove a screw from his foot this past winter, as he was back to running routes at full speed…read more

    Published: Wed, Aug 5 at 9:08am by Rotowire.com
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  • Healthy for training camp

    Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson said Wednesday that Brown (foot) is 100 percent healthy, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: While the onus is usually on the coaching staff to provide injury updates, there's little reason to doubt the reigning MVP's comments about his top wideout. After Baltimore was eliminated from the playoffs this past season, Brown had a screw removed from the foot that he previously required surgery on in January 2019, so he's had plenty of time to recover before training camp. Back in May, he was running routes and catching passes from Jackson, who anticipates a breakout season from the…read more

    Published: Wed, Jul 29 at 8:49am by Rotowire.com
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  • Looking healthy

    Brown (foot) has been running routes and catching passes in workouts with quarterback Lamar Jackson.

    Analysis: It's a strong indication that Brown emerged without any complications from winter surgery to remove a screw in his left foot. He initially had surgery to repair a Lisfranc injury last January, missing spring practices and the beginning of training camp. Jackson and coach John Harbaugh both mentioned that Brown was never at full strength during his rookie campaign, with the foot injury and an ankle sprain often limiting his participation in practice. The young wideout missed two games and was…read more

    Published: Tue, May 26 at 2:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets follow-up foot surgery

    Brown had offseason surgery to remove a screw from his foot, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: The screw was placed in Brown's foot when he had Lisfranc surgery last January. The follow-up procedure is less serious, as it could limit his involvement in the offseason program but should allow for full participation in training camp. The 2019 first-round pick finished his rookie campaign on a high note with seven catches for 126 yards in a playoff loss to Tennessee.

    Published: Tue, Feb 25 at 6:49am by Rotowire.com
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  • Never reached full strength

    Coach John Harbaugh and quarterback Lamar Jackson both said Brown wasn't at full strength during his rookie season, ESPN.com's Jamison Hensley reports.

    Analysis: Brown had Lisfranc surgery last January and didn't begin practicing until the very end of July. His snap share trended up each week throughout September, but he then sprained his ankle on the other leg Week 5 at Pittsburgh. When all was said and done, Brown missed two games and played through a 'questionable' tag in seven others, reaching 75 percent snap share on just three occasions. One of those instances was the playoff loss to Tennessee, in which Brown caught seven of 11 targets for 126…read more

    Published: Fri, Jan 31 at 12:40pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Stellar effort in upset loss

    Brown brought in seven of 11 targets for 126 yards in the Ravens' 28-12 divisional-round loss to the Titans on Saturday.

    Analysis: The rookie had a mostly disappointing finish to the regular season, as he'd managed no more than 45 receiving yards in any of his last five games while finding the end zone only once during that span. Brown helped make up for that multi-game lull with a spectacular showing Saturday, albeit in defeat. His reception, receiving yardage and target totals all paced the Ravens for the night, and he had one of the better plays of the game with an impressive one-handed grab in Titans territory in the…read more

    Published: Sat, Jan 11 at 9:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Active, but not expected to play

    Brown (illness) is active for Sunday's game against the Steelers but isn't expected to play in the contest, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: The Ravens have already clinched the AFC's No. 1 seed and are expected to lean heavily on a lineup of backup players in a meaningless regular-season finale, so the team's top wideout won't be in store for any work. Brown likely would have been inactive for the contest if the Ravens hadn't already dedicated all seven of those spots to resting or injured players.

    Published: Sun, Dec 29 at 12:04pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not expected to play Sunday

    Brown (illness), who is listed as questionable on the official injury report for Sunday's game against the Steelers, isn't expected to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Brown could probably play through the illness if necessary, but the Ravens won't take any chances with him in Week 17 with the team having already secured the AFC's No. 1 seed. Along with Brown, Mark Ingram (calf) and Mark Andrews (ankle) are on track to sit out after appearing on the injury report this week, while coach John Harbaugh previously mentioned that Lamar Jackson, Marshal Yanda, Earl Thomas and Brandon Williams would sit out for rest purposes.

    Published: Sat, Dec 28 at 10:55pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Availability uncertain for Week 17

    Brown didn't participate in Friday's practice due to an illness and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

    Analysis: A late-week addition to the injury report, Brown suddenly finds himself at risk of sitting out the regular-season finale after falling ill. Even if Brown is back to 100 percent health ahead of Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff, he could be in store for a smaller role than usual, if he even sees the field at all. With the Ravens having already secured the AFC's top seed, coach John Harbaugh has acknowledged he would hold out a handful of key players for rest purposes, and the same could end up…read more

    Published: Fri, Dec 27 at 12:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Quiet in Week 16

    Brown caught one of two targets for six yards against the Browns.

    Analysis: The rookie's up-and-down season was on the downswing Sunday as he saw minimal volume and was not impactful with it. Sunday's outing comes just one week after a strong four-catch, 45-yard performance against the Jets that also included a touchdown. Brown wasn't among the list of players John Harbaugh said would be resting for the season finale against the Steelers. That said, Brown will be catching passes from Robert Griffin and possibly even Trace McSorley as Lamar Jackson will be held out.

    Published: Tue, Dec 24 at 7:47am by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes touchdown grab in win

    Brown secured all four of his targets for 45 yards and a touchdown in the Ravens' 42-21 win over the Jets on Thursday.

    Analysis: Brown tied Mark Andrews for the team high in receptions and notched his first touchdown catch since Week 12 when he made a 24-yard scoring grab midway through the third quarter. The rookie hasn't been over the 100-yard mark since Week 1, but his game-breaking speed gives him plenty of upside any time he's on the field. Brown will look to boost his numbers in a Week 16 divisional matchup against the Browns.

    Published: Thu, Dec 12 at 9:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Finishes with negative yardage

    Brown caught all three of his targets while losing two yards during Sunday's 24-17 win over the Bills.

    Analysis: Facing a difficult matchup, Brown managed a long gain of just five yards. Unfortunately, he lost yardage on his other two grabs and finished with a rather unique stat line. In fact, Brown finished with just one yard a week ago and hardly looks like the explosive downfield threat he was early in the season. He will look to get back on track Thursday against the Jets.

    Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 4:18pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ready to go Sunday

    Brown (ankle) is officially active for Sunday's game at Buffalo, Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

    Analysis: Brown received the questionable tag after being added to the injury report with the ankle issue Thursday, but his status for Week 14 never truly appeared to be in doubt. The 22-year-old was limited to one catch for one yard last week against the 49ers, but the Bills' secondary doesn't represent an easy matchup for a rebound performance.

    Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 8:45am by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable, but likely to play

    Brown (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills but is expected to play, Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

    Analysis: The Ravens added Brown to their injury report Thursday after he was a limited participant in their practice session that day, though he concluded the week with a full showing Friday. That practice was described as a walk-through, per Daniel Oyefusi of The Baltimore Sun, which likely explains why Brown will carry a designation into the weekend. In any case, Brown is expected to be available to play his usual allotment of snaps Sunday, though fantasy managers will still want to confirm his…read more

    Published: Fri, Dec 6 at 11:19am by Rotowire.com
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  • Added to injury report

    Brown (ankle) was limited at practice Thursday.

    Analysis: Brown was a Thursday addition to the Ravens' Week 14 injury report, so we'll we'll have to see if he suffered any setbacks in practice or was simply having his reps managed. As recently as Week 11, Brown was listed as dealing with an ankle injury, though it's not clear if his current issue is related to that.

    Published: Thu, Dec 5 at 12:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Non-factor in win

    Brown caught one of two targets for one yard in Sunday's 20-17 win over San Francisco.

    Analysis: Brown relies on big chunk plays, and there weren't many of those to be found in this battle of disciplined defenses. Quarterback Lamar Jackson only threw for 105 yards in this one, so there should be better days ahead for the rookie wide receiver, who was coming off his second multi-score game of the season. Brown will have to contend with a stout Buffalo secondary on the road in Week 14.

    Published: Sun, Dec 1 at 2:44pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Catches two touchdowns

    Brown caught five of seven targets for 42 yards and two touchdowns in Monday night's 45-6 win over the Rams.

    Analysis: Brown and quarterback Lamar Jackson got clicking early, as they teamed up for touchdowns on back-to-back drives to start the game. The rookie first scored on a six-yard crossing route before later grabbing an 18-yard TD down the seam. He sprinkled in a few more catches afterwards, and Brown actually dropped a third potential touchdown during the second half. That miscue should offer motivation ahead of a crucial matchup against the 49ers in Week 13, but Brown still made a strong impact Monday.

    Published: Mon, Nov 25 at 9:01pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Quiet in Week 11 win

    Brown brought in two of four targets for 23 yards in the Ravens' 41-7 win over the Texans on Sunday.

    Analysis: Brown once again came into the contest nursing his ankle injury, and he ultimately played just a minimal role in the big win. The speedster may be having trouble gaining separation due to being less than 100 percent, and he's seen no more than five targets in four consecutive contests. Brown will look to heal up with an extra day this week before a Week 12 Monday night matchup against the Rams.

    Published: Sun, Nov 17 at 3:22pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Suits up Sunday

    Brown (ankle) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Texans.

    Analysis: Brown also headed into Week 10 action listed as questionable but was able to suit up against the Bengals, catching all four of his targets for 80 yards and a touchdown on his 18 snaps on offense. Assuming no in-game setbacks Sunday, the speedy rookie will look to build off his most recent stat line, taking aim at a Houston defense that has allowed an average of 277.3 yards per game in the air (only the Raiders, Cardinals and Buccaneers are surrendering more) in addition to 18 TD passes through…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 17 at 8:36am by Rotowire.com
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  • Expected to play Sunday

    Brown (ankle) who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Texans, is expected to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Brown missed Thursday's practice on account of the ankle issue but returned for the Ravens' final session of the week Friday. While Schefter's report suggests Brown will suit up Sunday, fantasy managers will still want to confirm this status when the Ravens release their inactive list 90 minutes prior to the 1 p.m. ET kickoff.

    Published: Sat, Nov 16 at 11:45pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable after return to practice

    Brown (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Texans after returning to a limited participation in practice Friday.

    Analysis: Brown was held out of Thursday's practice, but his Week 11 outlook brightened when he was able to return to the field Friday. Those hoping to use the rookie in fantasy lineups this weekend will learn of his status before the first wave of kickoffs Sunday, with Baltimore hosting Houston at 1 p.m. ET.

    Published: Fri, Nov 15 at 1:46pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Back at practice

    Brown (ankle) took part in Friday's practice, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: It won't be clear until after practice how much work Brown got in, but his participation alone is a positive sign on the heels of a missed practice Thursday. Brown's status for Sunday's game against the Texans will be revealed when the Ravens release their final injury report of the week later Friday.

    Published: Fri, Nov 15 at 9:07am by Rotowire.com
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  • Sits out Thursday's practice

    Brown (ankle) didn't practice Thursday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: What Brown -- who logged a limited session Wednesday -- is able to do at Friday's practice will be telling with regard to his status for Sunday's game against the Texans, but for now it's unclear if the wideout's absence from Thursday's practice was simply maintenance-related or indicative of a setback.

    Published: Thu, Nov 14 at 1:05pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Listed as limited Wednesday

    Brown (ankle) was limited at practice Wednesday.

    Analysis: Brown popped up on the Ravens' Week 10 injury report Friday but was able to suit up Sunday against the Bengals, parlaying his 18 snaps on offense into four catches for 80 yards and a touchdown. At this stage, there's nothing to suggest that the speedy wideout is in any danger of missing Sunday's game against the Texans, but Brown could end up being limited at practice all week.

    Published: Wed, Nov 13 at 2:33pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores in win

    Brown caught all four of his targets for 80 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 49-13 win over the Bengals.

    Analysis: The Ravens wasted no time getting Brown the ball Sunday, taking a shot off of play action for a 49-yard gain down the middle of the field on the first play from scrimmage. He later scored his second touchdown in his last three games on a 20-yard pass in the third quarter. The rookie struggled a little after a hot start to the season before taking to the bench with an ankle injury. In the two games since his return, he's averaged 18.3 yards per catch and improved his season average to 16.2 yards…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 10 at 4:02pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Officially active Sunday

    Brown (ankle/thigh) is officially active for Sunday's game versus the Bengals.

    Analysis: The rookie first-round pick will play through the questionable tag for the fourth time this season. Brown returned to action last week against the Patriots after a two-game absence but played only 57 percent of the offensive snaps. The 22-year-old burst onto the scene with 12 catches for 233 yards and two touchdowns in his first two games, but in his last four contests he has only 12 catches for 141 yards and one touchdown. The matchup against the winless Bengals provides a prime opportunity…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 10 at 8:45am by Rotowire.com
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  • Expected to play Sunday

    Brown (ankle/thigh) is expected to play Sunday against the Bengals, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: The speedy wideout's Week 10 status will be officially confirmed in advance of Sunday's 1:00 ET kickoff, but both he and Lamar Jackson (illness) -- who was also listed as questionable for the contest -- are in line to suit up this week. Brown's production has slowed some since two strong games out of the gate this season, as he's averaged three catches over his last four outings since then. That said, the rookie's wheels continually make him a threat to break off the occasional big play.

    Published: Sun, Nov 10 at 5:52am by Rotowire.com
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  • Listed as questionable, per usual

    Brown (ankle/thigh) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Cincinnati, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: A Friday addition to the injury report might normally be concerning, but the Ravens have frequently limited Brown's end-of-week practice workload, and he's already played through a 'questionable' tag three times this season. Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com believes reserve wideout Chris Moore (thumb) is the only player on Baltimore's injury report in any real danger of missing Week 10. Even so, it wouldn't be bad idea to check back in Sunday morning when the Ravens release their inactive list for…read more

    Published: Fri, Nov 8 at 11:45am by Rotowire.com
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  • Practices for third straight day

    Brown took part in Friday's practice, Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

    Analysis: Brown has been held out of Friday practices several times this season in order to manage the stress on first: the foot he underwent surgery on over the offseason, and second: the ankle injury he has dealt with of late, but it appears he is feeling good enough this week to avoid any restrictions. That's good news for those planning to include Brown in fantasy lineups, as he and the Ravens will square off against a Bengals defense that allowed opposing wide receivers to rack up a whopping 570…read more

    Published: Fri, Nov 8 at 9:01am by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns with 48 yards

    Brown (ankle) caught three passes (four targets) for 48 yards in Sunday's 37-20 win over the Patriots.

    Analysis: Brown returned from an ankle injury following a three-week layoff. While the rookie didn't produce a strong fantasy line -- no one from the Ravens performed particularly well in the receiving game -- his 48 yards did lead all Baltimore options. Brown slid back into the the top wideout role, and the speedster will look to break off a big play against a porous Bengals defense on Sunday.

    Published: Sun, Nov 3 at 10:52pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Back in action Sunday night

    Brown (ankle) is listed as active for Sunday night's game against the Patriots.

    Analysis: Brown - who last suited up Oct. 6 - is available to those who rolled the dice that he'd play, despite the Ravens' late kickoff. The rookie wideout has the speed to be a big-play threat any time he's on the field, but Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com previously suggested that Brown could see his snaps limited in his return to action. With that possibility in mind, as well as the daunting matchup the ball-hawking New England defense presents, the No. 25 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft is a…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 3 at 4:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Draws questionable tag

    Brown (ankle/thigh) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

    Analysis: Coach John Harbaugh expects Brown to play, but Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com cautions that the wide receiver may not handle his usual workload. Brown missed the final two games before Baltimore's Week 8 bye, then returned to practice Wednesday and Thursday as a limited participant. The team then held him out from Friday's practice, with Harbaugh suggesting it was a matter of caution rather than any type of setback. Even so, an 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff is tricky for fantasy managers, limiting the…read more

    Published: Fri, Nov 1 at 1:44pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Should be able to play

    Coach John Harbaugh expects Brown (ankle) to play in Sunday's game against the Patriots, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Brown was held out of practice Friday after participating in a limited capacity Wednesday and Thursday. The Ravens have been careful with managing his practice reps all season, initially due to his recovery from January foot surgery and now to avoid any issues with an ankle sprain on the other leg. While Harbaugh is optimistic about Brown, Hensley believes the rookie could have his workload restricted Sunday night. It remains to be seen how the Ravens list the receiver on their final injury…read more

    Published: Fri, Nov 1 at 10:11am by Rotowire.com
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  • Not seen at practice

    Brown (ankle) wasn't spotted on the field for the start of Friday's practice, Daniel Oyefusi of The Baltimore Sun reports.

    Analysis: It's not yet clear if Brown was held out Friday because he suffered a setback or if the Ravens are just giving him the final day of practice off like they did several times earlier in the season. Expect coach John Harbaugh to shed some light on the situation after Friday's session comes to a close.

    Published: Fri, Nov 1 at 9:08am by Rotowire.com
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  • % Rostered54.2
  • % Change-0.5
  • WK 11 Pts0.00
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