Tony Brown CB FA Sun 8/24/25 2:39 PM
Tony Brown
CB FA
Cleveland released Brown on Sunday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Brown logged six tackles (three solo) across three preseason games, but he likely won't be on Cleveland's 53-man roster at the start of the 2025 regular season. The veteran corner will explore his next options and should garner interest from teams looking to bolster depth in the secondary. Brown appeared in six regular-season games for Cleveland in 2024 before ending the season on IR due to a foot injury.
Tony Brown CB FA Thu 3/20/25 8:52 PM
Tony Brown
CB FA
Brown re-signed with the Browns on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Last year with Cleveland, the cornerback suffered a foot injury in late October, landed on injured reserve and ended up missing the rest of the season. In six games, Brown played 135 snaps on special teams and none on defense, recording five tackles (two solo) and a forced fumble. Brown has played for four teams since entering the league in 2018, starting just five of the 67 games he's appeared in.
Tony Brown CB FA Tue 10/29/24 2:50 PM
Tony Brown
CB FA
Cleveland placed Brown (foot) on its injured reserve list Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Brown suffered a foot injury while he was on punt coverage during Sunday's game versus the Ravens, and now he'll have to sit out for at least the next four weeks. He's played all of his snaps so far this season on special teams, so Cleveland will have to look for a way to replace his production in that phase.
Tony Brown CB FA Thu 10/10/24 11:54 AM
Tony Brown
CB FA
Brown was signed to Cleveland's 53-man roster from its practice squad Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Brown has already been elevated the maximum of three times from the practice squad this season. With Denzel Ward (hamstring) questionable, the team opted to officially add Brown to the active roster, bolstering its depth in the secondary.
Tony Brown CB FA Sat 10/5/24 1:09 PM
Tony Brown
CB FA
Cleveland elevated Brown from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
It's the third time Brown has been elevated from the practice squad, meaning that he would have to be signed to the active roster in order to play for Cleveland after Sunday's game against the Commanders. Brown has played 40 snaps on special teams over the last two games and has accumulated two solo tackles and a forced fumble over that span.
Tony Brown CB FA Wed 3/13/24 9:58 PM
Tony Brown
CB FA
Brown and the Browns agreed on a one-year contact Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
EDGE Analysis
Brown will head to Cleveland after spending the last two seasons with the Colts, most recently recording 10 tackles, an interception, a forced fumble and a pass deflection over 12 contests in 2023. The cornerback will likely operate in a special-teams role with the Browns in 2024.
Tony Brown CB FA Mon 1/8/24 9:48 PM
Tony Brown
CB FA
The Colts waived Brown on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Brown was suspended by Indianapolis on Dec. 19 for conduct detrimental to the team. His suspension took place over the final three games of the regular season before he was waived by the team Monday. Brown played in 12 contests during the campaign, logging 56 snaps on defense and 251 on special teams. He finished with 10 tackles (eight solo), an interception and a forced fumble.
Tony Brown CB FA Tue 12/19/23 3:08 PM
Tony Brown
CB FA
The Colts placed Brown on their reserve/suspended list for the rest of the season Tuesday for conduct detrimental to the team, Nate Atkins of The Indianapolis Star reports.
EDGE Analysis
Brown did not play in Saturday's game versus the Steelers, and he'll now be sidelined for the rest of the year. He's played mostly on special teams so far this season, so Indianapolis will have to try to find a way to replace his production in that area.
Tony Brown CB FA Fri 11/10/23 3:46 PM
Tony Brown
CB FA
Brown (concussion) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Patriots.
EDGE Analysis
The 28-year-old cornerback exited the Colts' Week 9 win over the Panthers after suffering a concussion, but he was able to log full practice sessions both Thursday and Friday, and he's now in line to suit up for Sunday's contest. Brown has primarily played on special teams this season, recording seven tackles, one pass deflection and one interception through eight games.
Tony Brown CB FA Sun 11/5/23 4:44 PM
Tony Brown
CB FA
Brown has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Panthers after suffering a concussion, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Brown suffered the head injury on the opening kickoff. After being evaluated, it was determined the Alabama product did indeed suffer a concussion and will now be subject to the league's five-step process to gain clearance to return to the field.