The Patriots have declined to exercise their contract option on Browner, WEEI.com reports. The 30-year-old Browner, thus joins fellow starting cornerback Darrelle Revis in free agency, though it's still possible that one or both of the two could end up re-signing with the Patriots. In Browner's case, such an outcome would presumably require him to sign a team-friendly deal.

Browner (knee) is active for Sunday's Super Bowl against the Seahawks. Browner will resume his regular role lining up opposite Darrelle Revis in the New England secondary.

Browner (knee) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Colts. Browner is thus on track to start Sunday's AFC Championship Game at right cornerback for the Patriots opposite Darrelle Revis.

Browner (knee) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Colts, Ben Volin of the Boston Globe reports. It remains to be seen if Browner, who recorded 25 tackles and a pick in nine games for the Patriots during the regular season, is at full strength this weekend, but the Patriots will need all the help they can get in order to contain Indy QB Andrew Luck, on the heels of last weekend's 35-31 win over Baltimore, in which Joe Flacco threw four TD passes.

Browner (knee) was limited at practice Wednesday, the Patriots' official site reports. Browner suffered a knee injury during this past Saturday's win over the Ravens, but his participation in practice Wednesday -- albeit in a limited capacity -- is a positive indicator with regard to his prospects of suiting up for Sunday's game against the Colts.

Browner (knee) left during the third quarter of Saturday's game against Baltimore and is questionable to return. Joe Flacco saw very little resistance from the New England secondary as the third quarter came to a close Saturday, already accumulating four passing touchdowns, so Browner's absence presumably can't make things much worse than they were prior to that point.

Browner (groin) is not listed on the Patriots' injury report in advance of Saturday's divisional round playoff game against the Ravens. Browner was inactive for Week 17's game against the Bills, but following the Patriots' first-round playoff bye, he's on track to resume his starting cornerback duties opposite Darrelle Revis this weekend.

Browner (groin) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bills. With the Patriots having clinched the top seed in the AFC, Browner is among the players the team will sit Sunday, with an eye toward having him healthy for the divisional round of the playoffs.

Browner (ankle) is listed as active for Thursday's game against the Jets. Browner is thus in line to make his season debut for the Patriots, though a wait-and-see approach is in order for IDP owners looking for cornerback help.

Browner (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Jets, ESPN.com reports. That said, the report relays that Browner indicated Tuesday that his ankle was good to go this week, though if the cornerback does suit up this week, a wait-and-see approach is in order for IDP owners in his season debut.