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Minimal production in backup role Brown rushed 18 times for 81 yards and a touchdown and added five catches for 37 yards during the 2022 season.

Impact The eight-year veteran spent most of the season bouncing on and off the practice squad, and his 81 rushing yards marked his lowest season-long tally since the 2016 campaign. Brown will be an unrestricted free agent heading into 2023, and with Cam Akers, Kyren Williams and Ronnie Rivers all likely returning to the Rams next season, Brown may be looking for a new home to provide veteran depth.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first touchdown of season Brown rushed once for 23 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 31-10 loss to the Chargers.

Impact Brown's lone touch of the game was an up the gut rush on third down, and the veteran back went untouched as he scampered his way to the end zone for the Rams' only touchdown of the game. Despite the score, Brown's usage remained limited at just eight offensive snaps, and with Cam Akers continuing his late season resurgence with another eye-popping stat line (19-123-0), there's little reason to think Brown will get an extended look in the season finale against the Seahawks.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Breaks off long run in win Brown rushed twice for 19 yards and caught his only target for two yards during Sunday's 51-14 victory against the Broncos.

Impact Brown saw the field for just six snaps on offense, but made the most of his scant usage by breaking off a 17-yard run early in the fourth quarter, helping to set up Cam Akers for his third and final touchdown of the game. Brown is still third on the depth chart behind Akers and rookie Kyren Williams, and the veteran is unlikely to jump either player as the Rams try to see what they have in their younger backs in the final two games of a lost season.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Signed to active roster Brown was signed to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Brown has appeared in six different games with the Rams this season and so far has carried the ball 15 times for 39 yards and has caught all four of his targets for 35 yards. Brown will be the third option in the run game, as Cam Akers and Kyren Williams should be expected to handle the majority of the carries.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice squad Brown reverted to the Rams' practice squad Friday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Brown was elevated from the practice squad for Thursday's 17-16 win over the Raiders. He was on the field for eight offensive snaps and managed three total touches for 17 yards. If Brown is elevated again, he'll work behind both Cam Akers and Kyren Williams.

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited usage in win Brown rushed once for five yards and secured both of his targets for 12 yards during Thursday's 17-16 win against the Raiders.

Impact Brown actually logged a season-high with 18 snaps on offense, one shy of Kyren Williams, but other than a nine-yard snag on the Rams' game-winning drive, the veteran running back was an afterthought in the offensive game plan. Despite a plus matchup with Green Bay next in Week 15, Brown's prospects still look dim barring an injury to Cam Akers or Williams.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Activated for TNF The Rams elevated Brown from the practice squad ahead of Thursday's game versus the Raiders.

Impact Brown will be bumped up to the active roster for the second game in a row after playing all eight of his snaps on special teams Week 13 against Seattle. The 29-year-old previously logged 14 rushes for 34 yards while filling in on the team's depleted running back corps over three games in late October to early November. However, with Cam Akers, Kyren Williams and Ronnie Rivers now all available, it's likely Brown will once again exclusively slot in on special teams if he does see the field Week 14.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to practice squad Brown reverted to the Rams' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transactions log.

Impact Brown never saw the field on offense in Sunday's loss to the Seahawks. However, he did contribute eight snaps on special teams. It was his sixth appearance of the season, and considering the Rams have three healthy running backs on the active roster, it's unclear whether he may be elevated again for Week 14 against the Raiders.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets elevation for Week 13 The Rams elevated Brown from their practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game versus the Seahawks.

Impact With the addition of Brown, the Rams will carry four running backs into their Week 13 matchup versus Seattle. He has 57 yards on 16 touches through five games in 2022, and he'll probably be part of an ugly committee for fantasy purposes Sunday.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Week 10 Brown (hamstring) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Impact Brown's absence this weekend eliminates some of the clutter from the Rams backfield, which already includes Darrell Henderson, Cam Akers and rookie Kyren Williams (ankle), who is expected to return from injured reserve to make his first appearance since Week 1 on Sunday. Though Brown has been a core special-teams contributor for the Rams when available this season, his already scarce opportunities out of the backfield could become even more limited moving forward now that Williams is in line to be part of the mix.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rams confident in John Wolford if Stafford sits out Sunday

John Wolford has led the Los Angeles Rams to victory over the Arizona Cardinals before, and his teammates are confident he can do it again if needed Sunday

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Still not practicing Brown (hamstring) didn't practice Thursday, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Impact With no practice yet under his belt this week due to a hamstring issue, Brown isn't in a great spot as the Rams prepare for Sunday's divisional matchup with the Cardinals. His status may clear up on Friday's injury report, but if Brown is limited or out this weekend, Darrell Henderson and Cam Akers will be L.A.'s running back duo for Week 10. Meanwhile, Kyren Williams (ankle) could be activated from injured reserve, and Ronnie Rivers is a candidate to be elevated from the practice squad.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Brown missed Wednesday's practice with a hamstring injury, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Brown played 22-to-28 percent of the offensive snaps in each of the Rams' past three games, totaling 14 carries for 34 yards and two catches for 23 yards. His limited role may not last, given that he's now dealing with a hamstring injury while rookie RB Kyren Williams (ankle) may be ready to come off injured reserve for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diminished role Sunday Brown rushed twice for nine yards and caught his lone target for 10 yards in Sunday's 16-13 loss to the Buccaneers.

Impact Brown's usage with the Rams has trended downward in recent weeks, and he saw the field for only 16 snaps on offense while sharing backup duties with the returning Cam Akers. Despite fellow running back Ronnie Rivers not seeing a snap on offense, Brown's prospects are likely dimming with Kyren Williams (ankle) also close to a return, adding yet another mouth to feed at what has been an ineffective Rams running back stable through the first half of the season.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Five carries in loss Brown carried the ball five times for 10 yards in Sunday's 31-14 loss to the 49ers.

Impact Brown saw his role diminish a little in Week 8, as he played only 11 offensive snaps in the contest. Ronnie Rivers absorbed some of the extra backfield touches, rushing the ball a team-high eight times while playing 21 snaps in the loss. It's possible that Brown has been supplanted by Rivers as the top option behind Darrell Henderson at running back while Kyren Williams (ankle) could completely knock Brown out of the rotation when he returns.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eight touches Sunday Brown carried the ball seven times for 15 yards and caught his only target for 13 yards in Sunday's 24-10 win over the Panthers.

Impact Cam Akers (personal) may have played his last game for the Rams, so Brown reclaimed his role as the team's No. 2 running back behind Darrell Henderson and saw his first touches of the season. The veteran back doesn't have much upside however, and his modest workload could be threatened after the Rams' Week 7 bye if rookie Kyren Williams (ankle) is ready to come off injured reserve.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Signed to active roster The Rams signed Brown off their practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Brown was elevated to the Rams' active roster for the team's loss to the 49ers and made his 2022 season debut, totaling seven snaps (two offensive). As long as Kyren Williams (ankle) remains on IR, Brown is expected to serve as depth behind Cam Akers, Darrell Henderson and Jake Funk, but barring an injury to one of those backs, Brown doesn't figure to get many opportunities on offense.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back to practice squad Brown reverted to the Rams' practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Brown made his first appearance of the 2022 season, but he totaled just seven snaps (two offensive) and didn't record any counting stats. He'll be a potential elevation candidate as long as Kyren Williams (ankle) remains on IR, but barring an injury to Cam Akers or Darrell Henderson, Brown isn't expected to garner a major offensive role for the Rams this season.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DT Arik Armstead active for 49ers vs Rams

Defensive tackle Arik Armstead is back in the lineup for the San Francisco 49ers after missing one game with a foot injury

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Bumped up from practice squad Brown was elevated to the Rams' active roster ahead of Monday's game with the 49ers.

Impact Brown joined the team's practice squad Sept. 22 and this will be his first game action since re-joining the Rams. With Cam Akers, Darrell Henderson and Jake Funk all healthy, it's unclear what role to expect Brown to play Monday against the 49ers.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rams see McKinley as gamble worth taking to boost pass rush

The Los Angeles Rams signed edge rusher Takkarist McKinley off the practice squad of the Tennessee Titans earlier this week, looking for an experienced option after Leonard Floyd a...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • Associated Press

Rams Coach: RB Malcolm Brown 'Great Addition' Rams coach Liam Coen discusses the addition of Malcolm Brown and how excited he is to have him back in the locker room.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Saints cut Brown, waive Thompson; Costello says he's signing

The Saints have cut veteran running back Malcolm Brown and waived defensive back Bryce Thompson with an injury designation

AUGUST 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Past quad injury Brown has rotated in along with fellow running backs Alvin Kamara and Mark Ingram during training camp, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

Impact Brown thus appears past the quadriceps injury that slowed him last season while with the Dolphins. Now that he's with the Saints, the 29-year-old will look to carve out a depth role in the team's backfield, which is led by Kamara and also rosters Ingram, Tony Jones, Abram Smith, Dwayne Washington and Devine Ozigbo. In that context, Brown doesn't have a path to steady touches, but if Kamara ends up missing any time (due to an injury or possible NFL discipline stemming from an offseason incident in a Las Vegas), Brown could help fill the void if he impresses his new coaching staff as the summer rolls along.

JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Saints coach Allen 'more comfortable' in head role this time

Saints coach Dennis Allen cites his own evolution as one of the biggest differences between the last training camp he oversaw in 2014 with the Raiders and his first in charge with...

JULY 26, 2022 • Associated Press

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Rams confident in John Wolford if Stafford sits out Sunday

DT Arik Armstead active for 49ers vs Rams

Rams see McKinley as gamble worth taking to boost pass rush

Saints cut Brown, waive Thompson; Costello says he's signing

Saints coach Allen 'more comfortable' in head role this time