MARCH 10, 2021 • SYRACUSE.COM
JOHN BROWN
Bills release John Brown and Quinton Jefferson, free up over $15 million in cap space The Bills, like many teams, are attempting to free up cap space ahead of free agency.
Time up in Buffalo The Bills released Brown on Wednesday.
Impact Buffalo will save $7.4 million against the cap by cutting Brown, according to Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo. The speedy veteran is coming off an inconsistent season to say the least, as he spent much of the year playing through foot, knee and calf injuries in addition to missing six straight games due to an ankle issue. When on the field, however, Brown still managed to contribute a number of big plays for Buffalo's offense. The soon-to-be 31-year-old should draw plenty of interest from teams in need of experienced help at receiver, though he'll have to compete with a strong free-agent class at the position. Gabriel Davis, who showed significant flashes as a rookie last season, looks primed for more work alongside Stefon Diggs and Cole Beasley in 2021 following Brown's release.
MARCH 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Shut down in AFC title game Brown caught two of four targets for 24 yards Sunday in the Bills' 38-24 loss to the Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game.
Impact The Kansas City secondary did an exceptional job of shutting down Buffalo's primary outside receivers in the contest, with Brown, Stefon Diggs and Gabriel Davis combining for eight receptions for 101 yards on 18 targets. The lackluster outing concluded an up-and-down season for Brown, who provided a number of big plays through the first half of the Bills' schedule before being derailed by the ankle sprain he suffered Week 10 in Arizona. Brown proceeded to miss the Bills' subsequent six games, then returned for Week 17 and the team's ensuing playoff run. He wasn't able to make a consistent splash in the Bills' final four games, however, reeling in 14 of 23 targets for 158 yards and a touchdown in those contests.
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Totals eight catches in playoff win Brown caught eight of his 11 targets for 62 yards during Saturday's 17-3 divisional-round win against the Ravens.
Impact Brown got his night started with a four-yard reception on Buffalo's opening drive, adding a pair of crafty sideline-straddling catches for 33 yards on subsequent plays later in the half. The veteran wideout ultimately tied Stefon Diggs for the team lead in receptions, though Brown proved to be more of a safety-valve option with his 7.8 yards-per-catch average. The output nonetheless provides a stark improvement from Brown's zero-catch showing in the wild-card round versus Indianapolis. He now prepares for an AFC Championship Game matchup against either Kansas City or Cleveland.
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Josh Allen falls down, gets up for scrambling dime to John Brown Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen falls down, gets up for scrambling dime to wide receiver John Brown.
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Toe-drag swag! John Brown nabs another impressive sideline grab Buffalo Bills wide receiver John Brown nabs another impressive sideline grab.
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Josh Allen escapes pressure for sideline dart to toe-tapping John Brown Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen escapes pressure for sideline dart to toe-tapping wide receiver John Brown.
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Blanked in wild-card round win Brown failed to catch any of his four targets in Saturday's 27-24 wild-card round win over the Colts.
Impact Buffalo was able to advance despite Brown's dud. The veteran receiver battled through an injury-riddled regular season but seemed to be healing up down the stretch, so this goose egg was unexpected. He still tied for third on the team in targets and will look to redeem himself in the AFC divisional round next week.
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Finds end zone in return Brown caught all four of his targets for 72 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 56-26 win over the Dolphins.
Impact Brown scored his third touchdown of the season from 32 yards out late in the first half. The explosive wide receiver battled through knee and ankle injuries this season but was effective when healthy, topping 70 yards in five of nine games played. A healthy Brown will be key to Buffalo's hopes in the postseason, and he appears to be all systems go heading into next week's wild-card round after coming off both IR and the reserve/COVID-19 list. Brown finishes the regular season with 33 catches for 458 yards and three touchdowns.
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