Ji'Ayir Brown - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Season ends with hamstring injury Brown (hamstring) had 76 tackles (44 solo), two interceptions and one forced fumble in 17 regular-season starts with the 49ers in 2025.

Impact Brown turned in another solid regular-season campaign splitting time between both starting safety positions while Malik Mustapha started the campaign on the PUP list. The 25-year-old Brown suffered a hamstring injury during the 49ers' postseason run that cost him the team's final game, a road loss to the Seahawks in the divisional round. Assuming that the versatile safety is able to recover in time for training camp, Brown will enter the final year of his rookie deal with the inside track to a starting safety gig.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 8 • SI.COM

Won't play vs. Seattle Brown (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's NFC divisional-round clash against the Seahawks, Briana Jeannel of the 49ers' official site reports.

Impact Brown was unable to practice all week due to a hamstring injury he sustained during the 49ers' wild-card win over the Eagles on Sunday. With Brown sidelined, Marques Sigle figures to be the top candidate to start at safety alongside Malik Mustapha while Jason Pinnock and Siran Neal provide depth at the position.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Unable to practice Wednesday Brown (hamstring) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Brown was estimated as a non-participant when the 49ers started their preparations for the Divisional Round with a walkthrough practice Tuesday, and he couldn't take any reps when the club ran a full practice Wednesday. Unless he can get back on the practice field Thursday, he'll be on track to spend Saturday's game at Seattle on the sidelines.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 14 • 49ERS.COM

DNP to open divisional-round prep Brown (hamstring) did not participate in Tuesday's walkthrough practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Brown injured his hamstring during the first half of the 49ers' 23-19 win over the Eagles during Sunday's NFC wild-card game, finishing the contest with four tackles (two solo). The 2023 third-rounder will have two more opportunities to return to practice ahead of Saturday's divisional-round clash against the Seahawks.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Done for night Brown (hamstring) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's contest against Philadelphia, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Brown suffered a hamstring injury late in the first half, and his night has now officially come to a premature end. Marques Sigle will continue to see an increase in workload in San Francisco's secondary with Brown unavailable.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with hamstring injury Brown (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Eagles, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Brown suffered a hamstring injury in the second quarter of the team's matchup with Philadelphia in the wild-card round. In his absence, Jason Pinnock and Marques Sigle are top candidates to see added snaps at safety.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to strong safety in 2025 Brown had 76 tackles (44 solo), two interceptions and one forced fumble in 17 regular-season starts with the 49ers in 2025.

Impact Brown's versatility was on full display in 2025 when he was asked to move over to strong safety in Week 6 after teammate Malik Mustafa returned from injury. The 25-year-old Brown wasn't affected by the shift when he finished the regular season with one less combined tackle and one more interception than he did in 2024. Brown will enter the final year of his rookie contract starting at one of San Francisco's safety positions while providing a solid floor for IDP fantasy managers.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

49ers lose linebacker Tatum Bethune for the season with groin injury

The San Francisco 49ers have lost linebacker Tatum Bethune for the season because of a groin injury

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

The Blitz: How Kyle Shanahan and the Battered 49ers are Thriving

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JANUARY 1 • FOX SPORTS

The Blitz: How Kyle Shanahan and the Battered 49ers are Thriving

Tallies four stops in Week 17 win Brown registered four tackles (one solo) and one pass defense during the 49ers' 42-38 win over the Bears on Sunday.

Impact Brown played all 66 defensive snaps during Sunday's win but had just four stops to show for it. It was just the third time he's logged four tackles or less since taking over as the starting safety in Week 6 against the Buccaneers. The third-year pro is up to 68 tackles (39 solo), six pass defenses (two interceptions) and one forced fumble through 16 regular-season games.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in Week 16 victory Brown tallied nine tackles (five solo) and forced a fumble Sunday in a 48-27 win against the Colts.

Impact Brown tied for the 49ers' lead in tackles, with three of his stops coming on special teams. He also forced a fumble that was recovered the San Francisco as part of that unit, setting up his team's second touchdown of the game. Brown's nine total stops were his second-most in a game this season, topped only by the 10 tackles he recorded in Week 10 against the Rams.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • 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...

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 49ERS.COM

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NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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49ers lose linebacker Tatum Bethune for the season with groin injury

The Blitz: How Kyle Shanahan and the Battered 49ers are Thriving

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

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