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Shedeur Sanders' solid first half not enough as Browns fall to 49ers in his first home start

Shedeur Sanders had a solid first half in his first home start for the Cleveland Browns

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Brock Purdy leads 49ers to 26-8 victory over Browns, spoiling Shedeur Sanders' home debut

Brock Purdy rushed for a touchdown and passed for another score in the second half, and the San Francisco 49ers spoiled Shedeur Sanders’ first home start with a 26-8 victory over t...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Ji'Ayir Brown es el Jugador Defensivo de la Semana en la NFC por su Partido Contra los Panthers Después de su partido con 2 intercepciones, el Safety de los San Francisco 49ers, fue nombrado el Jugador Defensivo de la Semana en la Confe...

NOVEMBER 26 • 49ERS.COM

Ji'Ayir Brown Named NFC Defensive Player of the Week vs. Panthers San Francisco 49ers safety Ji’Ayir Brown was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week after the team's Week 12 "Monday Night Football" win ove...

NOVEMBER 26 • 49ERS.COM

Ji'Ayir Brown reclaimed his career in standout effort vs. Panthers It's good news for Ji'Ayir Brown, as he's turning round a career that was previously on the downslide, but it's good news for the 49ers, too...

NOVEMBER 25 • NINERNOISE.COM

Watch: Ji'Ayir Brown helps 49ers to win on MNF with pair of interceptions Ji’Ayir Brown helped the San Francisco 49ers secure a key NFC win with a his first two interceptions of the season in a 20-9 victory over th...

NOVEMBER 25 • DELCOTIMES.COM

Pair of INTs in win over Carolina Brown recorded five tackles (four solo) and two interceptions in Monday night's win over the Panthers.

Impact Brown played all 46 defensive snaps for San Francisco and recorded his first two interceptions of the season. Brown's first interception of Bryce Young came on a first-quarter pass into the end zone intended for Mitchell Evans. The second was a fourth-quarter pass intended for Tetairoa McMillan over the middle. On the season, Brown has logged 48 tackles (28 solo) and five pass breakups, including the two interceptions.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in win Brown tallied seven tackles (three solo) in San Francisco's win over the Cardinals on Sunday.

Impact Brown finished tied for third on the team in tackles in the victory. The 25-year-old has been on a hot streak over the past two weeks, recording a combined 17 tackles (six solo). He'll look to carry this level of production into the Week 12 matchup versus the Panthers.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Notches double-digit tackles Brown recorded 10 tackles (three solo) and one pass defensed in Sunday's 42-26 loss to the Rams.

Impact Brown has served as the 49ers' strong safety since Week 6, and he logged 100 percent of defensive snaps for the fifth straight game. He had his most productive game of the season, with his previous high being five tackles. Brown also has a pass defensed in consecutive contests.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Makes preseason debut vs. Raiders Brown (ankle) logged four tackles (three solo) during the 49ers' 22-19 preseason win over the Raiders on Saturday.

Impact An ankle injury prevented Brown from playing in the Niners' preseason opener against the Broncos, but he was cleared to make his preseason debut Saturday and logged 33 snaps (30 on defense, three on special teams). The 2023 third-rounder saw an increased role in the 49ers' defense during his sophomore campaign, finishing with 77 tackles (48 solo) and six pass defenses (one interception) across 17 regular-season games. Brown is slated to start at safety, but with Malik Mustapha (knee) still on the PUP list, it's unclear who will be starting alongside the former by Week 1.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out of practice Monday Brown (ankle) did not participate in practice Monday, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact The safety appears to be dealing with the same issue that kept him out of minicamp in June, as he has now missed two sessions during training camp as well, per Matt Barrows of The Athletic. Brown has participated in most of the training camp sessions so far, though, so the injury does not appear to be serious. The 2023 third-round pick stepped into a starting role last year, recording 77 tackles (48 solo) and six pass breakups.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Recovered from ankle injury Brown (ankle) has participated in practices during the 49ers' first week of training camp, Jerry McDonald of The Mercury News reports.

Impact Brown was held out of minicamp in June due to an ankle injury, but he has recovered enough to be given the green light to participate in training camp practices. The 2023 third-rounder saw a bigger role on the 49ers' defense during his sophomore campaign and finished with 77 tackles (48 solo) and six pass defenses (one interception) across 17 regular-season campaign. Brown is expected to start at safety alongside Malik Mustapha (knee) in 2025.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Ji'Ayir Brown and EOTA Present annual Youth Football Clinic at Trenton High Ji’Ayir Brown and EOTA will hold a youth football clinic on Saturday at Trenton High.

JULY 8 • MCALL.COM

Not participating in minicamp Brown (ankle) isn't participating in San Francisco's minicamp, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Brown continues to deal with an ankle injury that he picked up earlier in the offseason. The 25-year-old is expected to be healthy in time for training camp and should serve as one of the team's starting safeties once the regular season begins.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with ankle issue Brown will be out until training camp after undergoing a procedure on his ankle, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact It's a bit of a hiccup for the safety who enjoyed a strong sophomore campaign in 2024, recording 77 tackles (48 solo), including three for a loss, and six pass breakups, including an interception. As long as Brown really does return for training camp, though, he should be in line to start again in 2025.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

49ers seek to bolster depleted defense in NFL draft after string of offseason losses

A recent run of weak draft hauls and an exodus of talent this offseason has left the San Francisco 49ers in a different spot heading into this year’s draft

APRIL 14 • Associated Press

Solid sophomore season Brown finished the regular season with 77 tackles (48 solo) and one interception across 17 starts for San Francisco.

Impact Brown built off of his solid rookie campaign in 2023 by serving as the team's starting free safety as a sophomore. The converted corner didn't provide any eye-opening stats from an IDP perspective, but he played his role well for a team that struggled as a whole unit in 2024. Brown figures to start at free safety again for the 49ers next season barring a big-name addition in free agency.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Will suit up in season finale Brown (ankle) is active for Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports.

Impact Brown had been questionable entering the weekend due to a lingering ankle issue, but he'll be available for San Francisco's final game of the campaign. The second-year safety logged only 25 percent of San Francisco's defensive snaps last Monday against Detroit, so he may not see a full workload again versus Arizona. Talanoa Hufanga and Malik Mustapha have gotten the most snaps at safety for the 49ers over the past two weeks while Brown has been dealing with the ankle issue.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 18 Brown (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Brown appeared to be trending toward not playing in Sunday's divisional contest after downgrading to no participation at Thursday's practice. However, the second-year safety then logged another limited session Friday, giving himself a chance to suit up in Week 18. If Brown is able to play through his ankle issue, he's expected to start alongside Talanoa Hufanga as part of San Francisco's top safety duo.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Downgrades to DNP on Thursday Brown (ankle) was a non-participant in Thursday's practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Brown was limited in Wednesday's session, so this is a downgrade for San Francisco's safety headed into Sunday's Week 18 finale against the Cardinals. The Niners have a laundry list of injuries on the defensive side of the ball and could be playing a number of backups in a game that has little meaning for either club.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to open week Brown (ankle) was a limited participant at the 49ers' practice Wednesday.

Impact Brown was able to play through the ankle injury in the team's 40-34 loss to the Lions in Week 17, recording two tackles (one solo). His ability to practice in a limited fashion Wednesday is a good sign for his availability for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Cardinals.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go against Detroit Brown (ankle) is active for Monday night's game against the Lions, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports.

Impact Brown suffered an ankle injury in Week 16 against the Dolphins, but he has been cleared to play Monday after being limited in practice all week. The 2023 third-round pick has logged 70 tackles (45 solo) and five pass defenses (including one interception) across 15 regular-season games.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 17 Brown (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday night's game against the Lions, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Brown suffered an ankle injury during the 49ers' Week 16 loss to the Dolphins. The injury limited him in practice all week and he is in danger of missing his first game of the regular season. Should Brown be inactive for MNF, Malik Mustapha would likely serve as the 49ers' starting free safety alongside strong safety Talanoa Hufanga.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Opens week with limited practice Brown (ankle) logged a limited practice session Thursday.

Impact Brown hurt his ankle in Sunday's loss to Miami, and he was able to play only four defensive snaps in that contest. His ability to log a limited practice Thursday suggests the second-year safety could be available Monday against Detroit, though his practice participation level Friday and Saturday certainly bears monitoring. If Brown can't suit up against the Lions, Talanoa Hufanga and Malik Mustapha would likely serve as San Francisco's starting safeties, with Tashaun Gipson working in a rotational role.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with ankle injury Brown (ankle) is day-to-day with an ankle injury ahead of Monday's matchup with the Lions, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact Brown picked up an ankle injury in Sunday's loss to the Dolphins, recording one solo tackle while playing four defensive snaps and 15 snaps on special teams. With San Francisco eliminated from postseason contention, the team will likely be cautious with their impressive second-year safety before Week 17. Brown's status will be worth monitoring when the 49ers host their first official practice of the week Thursday.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE