Brown (COVID-19 protocols) is expected to rejoin the team ahead of Saturday's matchup with Florida, according to coach Alain Vigneault, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brown's return from the league's COVID-19 protocols doesn't guarantee him a spot in the lineup versus the Panthers, especially after the team claimed Zack MacEwen off waivers. If Brown does play, it will likely be in a bottom-six role where he figures to offer low-end fantasy value.