JANUARY 18, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM
JOHN BROWN
WR John Brown Added to Protection List for Divisional Week WR John Brown, who played four seasons for Bruce Arians in Arizona and was signed to the Bucs' practice squad last week, was protected for t...
Remains on practice squad The Buccaneers didn't elevate Brown from their practice squad ahead of Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Eagles, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
Impact Brown joined the Buccaneers' practice squad Thursday but won't join the active roster as an additional depth option for Sunday's playoff opener. It's not yet clear whether he'll be elevated if the Buccaneers advance to the divisional round.
JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Joins Tampa Bay's practice squad Brown has been signed to the Buccaneers' practice squad.
Impact Brown last caught a regular-season NFL pass in 2020, when he was with the Bills, but he'll give the Buccaneers some added depth at wide receiver in advance of the team's postseason run. With Chris Godwin (knee) on IR, Antonio Brown no longer in the mix and Cyril Grayson dealing with a hamstring issue, it's plausible that John Brown could be promoted to the active roster before long. The 31-year-old wideout thus is reunited with coach Bruce Arians, who worked with Brown for four seasons (2014 through 2017) while the two were with the Cardinals.
JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Roster Moves: WR John Brown released The Jacksonville Jaguars have released wide receiver John Brown from the practice squad.
NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • JAGUARS.COM
Elevated to active roster The Jaguars have elevated Brown to the active roster for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Brown was brought up to the active roster ahead of the team's Week 11 loss to the 49ers, but he played just four offensive snaps. He will likely have a similar role during Sunday's matchup with the Falcons.
NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pitts returns to site of vicious hit as Falcons play at Jags
Kyle Pitts’ last trip to Jacksonville ended in painful fashionNOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returns to practice squad Brown has reverted to the Jaguars' practice squad per the NFL's transaction report.
Impact Brown was brought up to the active roster ahead of the team's Week 11 loss to the 49ers. He ended up seeing the field for four offensive snaps, but did not see any targets.
NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Elevated by Jacksonville Brown was elevated from the Jaguars' practice squad ahead of Sunday's game against the 49ers.
Impact Brown has spent just under two weeks on the Jaguars' practice squad and will provide extra depth at wide receiver Sunday. He made two appearances with the Broncos earlier in the year but failed to haul in his lone target.
NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Roster Moves: Jaguars elevate WR John Brown The Jacksonville Jaguars have elevated wide receiver John Brown to the active roster.
NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • JAGUARS.COM
Steelers not getting ahead of themselves against 0-8 Lions
The Pittsburgh Steelers say they're taking nothing for granted when they face winless DetroitNOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Joins Jags' practice squad Brown was signed to Jacksonville's practice squad Monday.
Impact Brown was let go by the Broncos in late October and will now link up with the Jaguars. The 31-year-old was a gameday elevation from the practice squad in two games for Denver and failed to catch his lone target.
NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Catchless in loss Brown failed to secure his only target in Thursday's 17-14 loss to the Browns.
Impact Brown was elevated from the Broncos' practice squad ahead of Thursday's matchup with the Browns, but the veteran ended up playing on just six of the team's 50 offensive snaps. The wideout's only target in the contest was a shot into the end zone early in the second quarter, but quarterback Teddy Bridgewater's pass was intercepted. Brown was signed by Denver to provide depth at the wide receiver position, but he will likely struggle to see much playing time as Jerry Jeudy is set to make his return from an ankle injury in Week 8. Next up for Denver is a matchup with Washington on Oct. 31.
OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Added to roster for Thursday's game The Broncos elevated Brown from the practice squad ahead of Thursday's game against the Browns.
Impact He'll be called up from the practice squad for the second week in a row to help restore depth in the Broncos' depleted receiving corps. Barring Jerry Jeudy's (ankle) surprise activation from injured reserve prior to Thursday's contest, Brown will likely find himself fourth in the pecking order at receiver behind Courtland Sutton, Tim Patrick and Kendall Hinton. Each of the three easily outpaced Brown in terms of playing time in last week's 34-24 loss to the Raiders, with the 31-year-old logging just five snaps in his Denver debut.
OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Elevated to active roster Brown was elevated to the active roster Saturday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
Impact Coach Vic Fangio essentially confirmed this designation was coming as early as Friday. Offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur also hinted Brown has a specific package of plays installed for him, which would seem to suggest the veteran pass catcher will be active ahead of Sunday's contest against his former team. The 31-year-old was arguably the most talented wide receiver still remaining without a roster, but with Jerry Jeudy (ankle) expected to return soon, it's hard to see Brown carving out a ton of playing time over the coming weeks.
OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Likely call-up for Week 6 Coach Vic Fangio said Friday that there'a a high likelihood Brown will be elevated from the practice squad for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' offic...
Impact In conjunction with Thursday's comments from offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur that the team was putting together a package of plays for Brown, it certainly appears that the veteran wide receiver will be ready to make his Denver debut come Sunday. The 31-year-old Brown spent the previous three seasons with the Bills and is just two years removed from a 2019 campaign in which he set career highs in catches (72) and receiving yards (1,060).
OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Could sign to active roster soon Brown could be elevated from the practice squad to the Broncos' 53-man roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Raiders, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Impact According to Stevens, head coach Vic Fangio noted Wednesday that the next three days will shed light on how quickly Brown could be moved up to the roster, adding that the team would make a decision by the end of the week. Fangio's comments aren't surprising, as the team is in need of depth at receiver with Jerry Jeudy (ankle) and KJ Hamler (knee) on injured reserve. As a speedy deep threat on the outside, the 31-year-old Brown could carve out a solid role in the Denver offense, even if he acts as more of a decoy to free up open targets for the likes of Courtland Sutton, Tim Patrick and Noah Fant.
OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gets opportunity with Denver The Broncos signed Brown to their practice squad Tuesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Brown worked out for the Broncos earlier in the day and evidently made enough of an impression in the workout for the team to sign him. The 31-year-old speedster wasn't able to crack the Raiders' 53-man roster coming out of the preseason, but he could have a clearer path to a promotion in Denver while Jerry Jeudy (ankle) and KJ Hamler (knee) are on injured reserve. While with Buffalo in 2020, Brown hauled in 33 of 52 targets for 458 yards and three touchdowns across nine games.
OCTOBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Newton, Peterson, Bell and Gurley among unsigned big names
They were once at the top of the NFLSEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AFC championship loss motivates Bills to build on last year
The Buffalo Bills are motivated in returning mostly intact following a breakthrough season which ended with a loss to Kansas City in the AFC championship gameSEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bill-ief sky-high in Buffalo with majority of starters back
Aside from COVID-19 concerns there appears little in the way preventing the Buffalo Bills from matching or building off their breakthrough seasonSEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fantasy Updates: Irv Smith Jr. injury, Chris Herndon traded, John Brown released Irv Smith Jr. and Chris Herndon receive significant news that impacts fantasy rankings at tight end, and John Brown's release opens the door...
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Cam Newton headlines list of NFL players released
Cam Newton followed Mac Jones along the sideline, holding his right hand up, waiting for the rookie quarterback to slap it after the No. 15 overall pick threw a touchdown in a pres...AUGUST 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
3 Most Likely John Brown Free-Agent Destinations Check out the three most likely John Brown free-agent destinations following his requested release from the Las Vegas Raiders.
AUGUST 31, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Let go by Raiders Brown has been released by the Raiders, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Impact The report notes that the speedy wideout asked for his release from the team and with his request granted, Brown will now look to catch on with another team looking for pass-catching experience and depth.
AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Report: John Brown Competing With Dillon Stoner for Final WR Spot The FFT crew breaks down the WR battle going on between John Brown and Dillon Stoner at Raiders camp.
AUGUST 31, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM
