Brown signed his one-year tender with the Bears on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brown was an exclusive-rights free agent and now will return to Chicago, where he spent the 2022 campaign. The 2018 fifth-round pick recorded only a single tackle in five games played last season and hasn't logged more than three tackles in a year since 2019. Brown will likely serve as a reserve in 2023 and might even find himself battling for a roster spot.

Brown didn't record a tackle in the Bears' 29-13 loss to the Vikings in Week 18, and ended the season with one tackle in five games played.

EDGE Analysis

After Brown recorded 14 tackles as a rookie in 2019, he hasn't had more than two tackles in any season since. He didn't see the field for the Bears until Week 17, and he'll likely battle for a roster spot next year as an unrestricted free agent.

Brown (ankle) was an active participant during the Chargers' third-team 11-on-11 drills Friday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brown was considered day-to-day with an ankle injury by coach Brandon Staley, but he looks to be back to full health after sacking quarterback Chase Daniel during full-team drills Friday. The 26-year-old nose tackle should compete with Otito Ogbonnia and Forrest Merrill for a rotational role behind Austin Johnson this preseason.

Chargers head coach Brandon Staley said Friday that Brown is dealing with an ankle injury and is considered day-to-day, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Per Popper, Brown didn't participate Friday and was spotted walking around with a crutch after practice. The 2018 fifth-round pick has appeared in nine total contests for three different teams (Bengals, Texans and Chargers) over the last three seasons.

Brown was restored to the Chargers' practice squad from the COVID-19 list Monday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brown has appeared in two games for the Chargers this season, recording one tackle. Now healthy, he can get back on the practice field and prepare to be ready if needed on the active roster again.

Brown (illness) was placed on the Chargers' practice squad COVID-19 list Monday, per the NFL's official transactions log, and he tested positive for the virus, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.

EDGE Analysis

Brown has appeared in two games for the Chargers this season, recording one tackle. He'll work to clear COVID protocols so he can get back on the field and be ready if needed on the active roster again.

The Colts claimed Brown off waivers from the Texans on Wednesday, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brown played seven games between the Bengals and the Texans last year, making three total tackles. The Colts have a sturdy defensive line, so Brown will have to battle in training camp to secure a depth role.

Brown was waived by the Bengals on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

The 24-year-old totaled two tackles and one sack in four games before being let go by the Bengals. Brown has served as a reserve defensive tackle when on the active roster since being drafted in the fifth round by Cincinnati in 2018. He's a candidate to joint he practice squad should he clear waivers.

Brown had 14 tackles (10 solo) in 14 games this season.

EDGE Analysis

Brown primarily worked as a reserve defensive end and special teams contributor this season, but he did start and play an every-down role Week 7, recording 5 tackles. The 24-year-old will likely enter training camp competing for a similar role in 2020.

Brown will start at one of the defensive end positions for Sunday's game against Jacksonville, Tyler Dragon of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Carlos Dunlap (knee) and Carl Lawson (hamstring) nursing injuries and unable to suit up, Brown will be the primary beneficiary for the start. The 23-year-old is set for his first start of his career, and has played just 98 defensive snaps this season, racking up five tackles in the process.