Trent Brown - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Progressing in recovery Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports that Brown is recovering well from an ankle injury that prevented him from playing in the Texans' AFC divisional-round loss to the Patriots i...

Impact Brown missed time toward the tail end of the 2025 season due to ankle and knee injuries. He's progressed enough in his recovery to start lifting weights at the Texans' facility and could be available for the start of offseason programming. Brown started at right tackle in all 13 regular-season games he appeared in last year, but he'll likely operate in a reserve role in 2026 after Houston signed Braden Smith to a two-year, $25 million contract Tuesday.

1 HOUR AGO • ROTOWIRE

Texans agree to $7M extension with Trent Brown, shoring up offensive line after recent trades

The Houston Texans have agreed to a one-year contract extension with offensive tackle Trent Brown

MARCH 5 • Associated Press

Breaking: Texans re-sign Super Bowl winning tackle ahead of free agency The Houston Texans and tackle Trent Brown have agreed on a one-year extension, keeping the former Super Bowl Champion in house for 2026.

MARCH 5 • TOROTIMES.COM

Re-signs with Texans for one year Brown (ankle) re-signed Thursday with the Texans on a one-year contract worth up to $7 million, per his agent Drew Rosenhaus, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Brown was limited to seven appearances in the 2025 regular season, returned for the wild-card round but sat out due to an ankle injury as the Texans were eliminated in the AFC divisional round. The veteran offensive tackle will return to the Texans for his age-33 season, and Brown's expected to reprise his role as the team's starting right tackle when healthy.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined for divisional round Brown (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's divisional-round matchup versus the Patriots.

Impact Brown dealt with a pair of ankle and knee injuries over the last few weeks, and he was sidelined for the final two games of the regular season. The 32-year-old suited up and started Monday's wild-card win over the Steelers, but he popped back up with an ankle issue, which will keep him out versus New England. In his stead, Tytus Howard will likely move over to start at right tackle while Jarrett Patterson fills in at left guard.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Questionable for Sunday Brown (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's divisional-round matchup against the Patriots.

Impact The 32-year-old from Florida upgraded from a DNP on Thursday to a limited practice Friday, suggesting he's trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's playoff contest. However, if Brown is forced to miss the divisional round, expect Tytus Howard to step in as Houston's top right tackle.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Former Pro Bowler, Ex-Patriots Tackle Misses Texans Practice Due To Injury Houston Texans offensive tackle Trent Brown sat out his second consecutive practice on Thursday with an ankle injury.

JANUARY 15 • NESN.COM

Ready for postseason Brown (ankle/knee) does not have an injury designation ahead of Monday's wild-card matchup against the Steelers, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Brown missed the Texans' final two games of the regular season with ankle and knee injuries, though he logged two limited practices to begin the week before upgrading to full participation Saturday. He'll be ready to start at right tackle to begin Houston's postseason run.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Limited Friday Brown (ankle/knee) was a limited participant in Friday's practice.

Impact Brown has now logged consecutive limited sessions, leaving him one more opportunity to upgrade his practice participation in the hopes of dodging an injury designation ahead of Monday night's wild-card clash with the Steelers. The right tackle was inactive for the Week 18 win over the Colts, and if he cannot at least maintain limited participation in Saturday's session, he will likely not play in Monday's elimination game.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive for Week 18 Brown (ankle/knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Colts.

Impact Brown will end up missing the final two games of the regular season due to ankle and knee injuries, and Tytus Howard will get the start at right tackle for a second consecutive game. Brown has been unable to practice since sustaining the injuries in Week 16 against the Raiders, which puts him in jeopardy of missing the wild-card round of the AFC playoffs.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Brown (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts.

Impact Brown didn't practice at all last week before missing last Saturday's win over the Chargers. After logging a DNP on Wednesday, Brown was limited Thursday and Friday, giving him a shot to play against Indianapolis.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined at practice Brown (ankle/knee) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact Brown didn't practice at all last week and missed Saturday's win over the Chargers. He's still not ready to return to practice, so his status for Sunday's regular-season finale against Indianapolis is certainly in question. Blake Fisher and Tytus Howard will likely be Houston's starting tackles Sunday if Brown can't return to action.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Unavailable for Week 17 Brown (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's contest against the Chargers.

Impact Brown is dealing with a pair of ankle and knee injuries, and he'll now be forced to miss Week 17. In his absence, Blake Fisher and Tytus Howard are both top candidates to draw the start at right tackle in his place versus Los Angeles.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing Tuesday Brown (knee) was absent from practice Tuesday, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Brown sustained a knee injury late in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Raiders. The offensive tackle's lack of participation in practice is a poor sign for his potential ability to suit up for Saturday's game against the Chargers. Brown will have two more opportunities to get back on the practice field in an attempt to dodge injury designation ahead of Saturday's game.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Was questionable to return Brown (knee) was listed as questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Impact Brown sustained a knee injury late in the fourth quarter and did not return to the contest. The tackle did not have much to return for, so his status for Week 17 will remain in question. Tytus Howard filled in at right tackle during Brown's absence and would be set to start Week 17 against the Chargers if Brown is unable to suit up.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signs to active roster The Texans signed Brown off their practice squad Saturday.

Impact Brown joined the Texans' practice squad in late August and has since been elevated to the active roster. The 32-year-old from Florida last played with the Bengals in 2024, appearing in three games (all starts). He's expected to play a depth role on Houston's offensive line in the Week 5 matchup against the Ravens.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on Texans' practice squad Brown joined the Texans' practice squad Wednesday, Jonathan Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Brown was sidelined by an undisclosed injury to begin training camp and was released by the Texans on Tuesday. He'll serve as depth for the time being, but will likely be elevated at some point during the regular season.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 26, 2025 • NESN.COM

Sidelined for start of camp Brown (undisclosed) was placed on the active/PUP list by Houston on Wednesday.

Impact Brown signed with the Texans in March to potentially take over as the team's starting right tackle, but he will be forced to open training camp on the sidelines with an undisclosed injury. The good news is that the 32-year-old is eligible to return to practice and play at any point in the preseason.

JULY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 26, 2025 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Heading to Houston Brown agreed to terms Friday on a one-year contract with the Texans, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Brown figures to join Houston's revamped offensive line as the team's new starting right tackle, providing a veteran option while 2024 second-round pick Blake Fisher continues to develop. His time with the Bengals last season was cut short due to a torn patellar tendon sustained Week 3.

MARCH 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 6, 2025 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 6, 2024 • Associated Press

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Texans agree to $7M extension with Trent Brown, shoring up offensive line after recent trades

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