PHARAOH BROWN NEWS

Dealing with COVID aftereffects Brown is still feeling the effects of coronavirus and subsequent side effects from the vaccine after contracting the virus last month, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle report...

Impact Brown, who entered camp on the reserve/COVID-19 list, was activated last Tuesday and is working his way back to full health. The 6-foot-6, 258-pounder is the biggest tight end on the roster, and he could be a force near the goal line and as a blocker. Although he's still not in optimal shape, Brown did make a nice play in Saturday night's practice session, catching a red-zone pass from Tyrod Taylor for a touchdown.

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Texans TE Pharaoh Brown has familiarity with new QB Tyrod Taylor Houston Texans TE Pharaoh Brown has familiarity with QB Tyrod Taylor, but is confident in the team’s stable of signal callers.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Returns from NFI list The Texans activated Brown (undisclosed) from the non-football injury list Tuesday, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reports.

Impact Brown spent just under a week on the NFI list. Now healthy, Brown can make his first appearance at training camp and begin competing for reserve reps at the tight end position.

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Begins camp on NFI list The Texans placed Brown on the non-football injury list Wednesday with an unspecified issue, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reports.

Impact Brown re-signed with Houston on a one-year, $2.2 million deal in the spring, but he's not healthy entering training camp. The 27-year-old appeared in 13 games in 2020 and caught 14 passes for 163 yards and two touchdowns.

JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in finale Brown caught five of five targets for 48 yards and one touchdown in Sunday's 41-38 loss to the Titans.

Impact Brown recorded season highs in targets, catches and yards, topping Houston's crowded tight end position. While Jordan Akins was considered the primary receiver among the tight ends and Darren Fells his backup, Brown took on a higher profile over the second half of the season. He finished with career highs in targets (16), receptions (14), yards (163) and touchdowns (2). The Texans like Brown's versatility, lining him up at fullback and split wide at times, but the 26-year-old becomes a restricted free agent this offseason while Akins and Fells are under contract.

JANUARY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Henry passes 2K, Titans beat Texans 41-38 on late field goal

Derrick Henry reached 2,000 yards rushing by running for a career-high 250 yards and Sam Sloman’s 37-yard field as time expired lifted the Tennessee Titans to a 41-38 victory over...

JANUARY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

TE snap leader in loss Brown caught his lone target for 29 yards and led Houston's tight ends with 27 snaps in Sunday's 37-31 loss to the Bengals.

Impact Known primarily for his blocking skills, Brown has impressed coaches with his versatility, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports. He's capable of lining up as a traditional tight end, splitting out wide or moving into the backfield at fullback. "He finds ways to make it work and to excel at it. I'm very pleased with Pharaoh. He does a really good job in both the run game and pass game. He's just a good football player," said offensive coordinator Tim Kelly. Brown has nine receptions on 11 targets for 115 yards in 12 games.

DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Takes full Thursday reps Brown (ankle) was a full participant during the Texans' practice session Thursday.

Impact Brown popped up on the injury report with an ankle issue Wednesday, but he's quickly back to taking full repetitions as Houston prepares to host Cincinnati in Week 16. A concussion kept the Oregon product inactive Dec. 13 for a matchup against the Bears, but it doesn't appear the recent ankle injury will cost Brown any time.

DECEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ankle injury surfaces Brown (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact This is a new injury for Brown, and it makes his status uncertain for Week 16. He has two more sessions to upgrade to full speed to ensure he'll be in the lineup in Sunday's game against the Bengals. If Brown's unable to go, Kahale Warring should see more reps behind Jordan Akins and Darren Fells.

DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Back to work Wednesday Brown (concussion) was a full participant during Wednesday's practice.

Impact Brown sat out last week's loss to the Bears due to the concussion, but he appears on track for a return. Brown has accumulated seven catches for 75 yards and a touchdown through 10 games, chipping as a reserve tight end and on special teams. Now healthy, expect Brown to assume his usual No. 2 role at tight end behind starter Jordan Akins for Sunday's game against the Colts.

DECEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Colts have left tackle Castonzo, LB Okereke vs. Raiders

Indianapolis left tackle Anthony Castonzo and starting linebacker Bobby Okereke are both active for the Colts’ visit to the Las Vegas Raiders

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unavailable Sunday Brown (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bears.

Impact Brown suffered the concussion during last week's loss to the Colts and will miss at least one game while in the concussion protocol. Kahale Warring and Darren Fells will be the reserve options at tight end behind starter Jordan Akins on Sunday.

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Still managing concussion Brown (concussion) was a non-participant during Wednesday's practice.

Impact Brown suffered the concussion in last week's loss to the Colts, and appears to still be in concussion protocol. The Oregon product likely will need to practice in some fashion this week to have a chance to play in Sunday's game against the Bears. If Brown is forced to sit, Darren Fells and Kahale Warring would be the tight end options behind starter Jordan Akins.

DECEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Texans look to regroup after close loss to Indianapolis

The Houston Texans were one play away from likely extending their winning streak to three games on Sunday

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings lose Kendricks; Arnette, Gore suffer concussions

The Minnesota Vikings lost 2019 All-Pro linebacker Eric Kendricks to an aggravated calf injury in warmups prior to their 27-24 overtime win against the Jacksonville Jaguars

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rivers, defense help Colts to 26-20 win over Houston Texans

Philip Rivers threw two touchdown passes in the first half and the Indianapolis defense dominated in the second half to lead the Colts to a 26-20 victory over the Houston Texans on...

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Concussion ends Week 13 early Brown (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's matchup against the Colts.

Impact With Brown confirmed out for the rest of Week 13, Darren Fells and Kahale Warring stand as the No. 2 and 3 options behind starting tight end Jordan Akins. The 26-year-old came down with his first career TD catch three weeks ago against the Browns.

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with possible concussion Brown left Sunday's game against the Colts to be evaluated for a concussion.

Impact The 26-year-old didn't receive a target before going down with the potential concussion. Brown won't be able to return to Sunday's contest if the concussion is confirmed. Jordan Akins and Darren Fells should operate as Houston's top-two tight ends.

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

12Q w/TE Pharaoh Brown | Drew's Dozen Texans TV's Drew Dougherty went 1-on-1 with TE Pharaoh Brown, and the two talked about Christmas, music, and much more.

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Leads TEs in snaps Browns played 30 snaps and was not targeted in Thursday's 41-25 win over Detroit.

Impact Brown led the position group in snaps, but it was a slim margin as Darren Fells (28 snaps) and Jordan Akins (26) also had significant run. And Houston added a fourth tight end to the mix when Kahale Warring was activated from injured reserve. One week after the position group tied a season-high with 11 targets, the four tight ends combined for three targets and zero catches.

NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Three targets in win Brown caught two of three targets for 22 yards in Sunday's 27-20 win over New England.

Impact Brown has taken on a higher profile the last two weeks, recording five targets, four catches and a touchdown. He was the second-leading tight end in terms of snap count (27, 44 percent) Sunday, but it remains a crap shoot which of Brown, Jordan Akins or Darren Fells could be the leader in production on any given week. The position group could take on a higher profile Week 12 as both Randall Cobb (toe) and Kenny Stills (quadriceps) are questionable heading into a Thanksgiving Day match in Detroit.

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Records lone score Brown caught two of two targets for 21 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 10-7 loss to the Browns.

Impact Brown surprisingly led Houston's tight ends in targets -- the first time that's happened in 2020 -- and scored his first touchdown of the season. His 16-yard touchdown catch brought the Texans within one score late in the fourth quarter, but the Browns were able to run out the clock. Brown currently sits third on the depth chart behind Jordan Akins and Darren Fells.

NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Houston Texans struggle offensively in loss at Cleveland

The Houston Texans have struggled to run the ball all season long

NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chubb, Hunt rush Browns past Texans 10-7 in wild weather

Nick Chubb returned from a stint on injured reserve and scored a touchdown early in the fourth quarter, and the Cleveland Browns pushed through rough weather for a 10-7 win over th...

NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Was Texans tight end Pharaoh Brown poking at the Browns with his touchdown celebration? Texans tight end Pharoah Brown caught a touchdown pass vs. the Browns on Sunday and made what looked to be a scissors motion toward the Clev...

NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • CLEVELAND.COM