Omar Brown - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Gets cut from IR Miami waived Brown (undisclosed) from its injured reserve list with an injury settlement Tuesday, Alain Poupart of SI.com reports.

Impact Brown was going to have to spend the entire 2026 season on IR, but he'll now become a free agent instead, presuming he passes through waivers. His only regular-season action so far has come with Green Bay, where he suited up for two games in 2024.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Dolphins are quietly showing their faith in this second-year defender The Miami Dolphins bypassed veteran safeties to sign another UDFA after Omar Brown's injury. The message to Dante Trader Jr. couldn't be cle...

AUGUST 9 • PHINPHANATIC.COM

May have to miss entire season Brown (undisclosed) reverted to IR on Saturday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Brown is dealing with an undisclosed injury that resulted in him being waived/injured Friday. Since he wasn't claimed off waivers, the defensive back has reverted to injured reserve, which means he won't be able to play in 2026 unless he first reaches an injury settlement with Miami.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Let go with injury designation The Dolphins waived/injured Brown (undisclosed) on Friday.

Impact It's unclear when Brown sustained the injury, nor the nature of the issue. However, if he goes through waivers unclaimed, then he would revert to the Dolphins' injured reserve and be forced to sit for the entire 2026 season unless an injury settlement is reached with Miami.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Dolphins make roster moves The Miami Dolphins announced today that they have signed safety Tanner Wall and claimed cornerback Ahmari Harvey off waivers from Pittsburgh...

AUGUST 7 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Gets look from Green Bay The Packers hosted Brown (chest) for a workout Tuesday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Brown spent training camp with the Packers but suffered a collapsed lung during Green Bay's second preseason game against Indianapolis in mid-August. He was waived by the Packers with an injury settlement in early September, but the 25-year-old safety has progressed enough in his recovery to work out for teams. Brown will look to catch on with a team in need of secondary depth and an extra contributor on special teams.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Done with Green Bay The Packers waived Brown (chest) with an injury settlement Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Brown was expected to spend the entire season on injured reserve recovering from a lung injury he suffered during Green Bay's second preseason game at Indianapolis, but now he's in line for free agency. Once he's back in football shape, he'll be free to sign and suit up for any team.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IR The Packers placed Brown (chest) on injured reserve Tuesday, Wes Hodklewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Brown stayed at a local hospital in Indianapolis overnight after suffering a lung injury during the Packers' preseason game against the Colts. The injury is severe enough for him to land on IR, which will force him to miss the entire 2025 season unless he reaches an injury settlement with the Packers.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

LB Nick Niemann finds new home in Green Bay after getting cut by Texans

Nick Niemann wasted no time finding a new team

AUGUST 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Nursing lung injury Brown (chest) will stay at a local hospital in Indianapolis overnight Sunday while being monitored for a lung injury that he suffered during the Packers' 23-19 preseason win over t...

Impact Brown had to be carted off the field while wearing an oxygen mask after suffering a chest injury in the third quarter of Saturday's game. Further tests showed a lung injury, and he'll remain in the hospital to be monitored for a second-straight night, though there's optimism that he'll rejoin the team in Green Bay on Monday. An exact timeline for Brown's return is uncertain, but he's facing an uphill battle in being available for the Packers' regular-season opener against the Lions on Sunday, Sept. 7. An extended absence for Brown would open the door for Kitan Oladapo to make the Packers' 53-man roster at the end of training camp.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Packers safety Omar Brown spending the night in Indianapolis hospital after suffering bruised chest

Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur said safety Omar Brown will spend Saturday night in an Indianapolis hospital for further evaluation after suffering a chest contusion in a pres...

AUGUST 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Former Nebraska DB Omar Brown suffers 'scary' chest injury in Packers preseason game Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur said the former Husker suffered a chest injury and will stay overnight in Indianapolis for observation.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • JOURNALSTAR.COM

Dealing with chest contusion Brown will stay in Indianapolis over night after suffering a chest injury during the Packers' 23-19 preseason win over the Colts on Saturday, Bill Huber of SI.com reports.

Impact Brown was wearing an oxygen mask while being carted off the field at the end of the third quarter and was diagnosed with a chest contusion after undergoing further tests. He'll stay in Indianapolis to monitor the injury, and he is in jeopardy of being sidelined for the Packers' preseason finale against the Seahawks on Saturday, Aug. 23.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with chest injury Brown departed Saturday's preseason contest versus the Colts due to a chest injury, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Demovsky adds that Brown was carted to the locker room while wearing an oxygen mask at the end of the third quarter. The 24-year-old safety has been a standout during training camp as he vies to make the 53-man roster as a depth option in the secondary.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Highlight: Omar Brown INTERCEPTION | 2025 Packers Family Night Green Bay Packers S Omar Brown hauls in an interception during Packers Family Night practice on Saturday, Aug. 2.

AUGUST 3, 2025 • PACKERS.COM

Undrafted Safety Steals Show on Packers Family Night GREEN BAY, Wis. – Before fireworks enveloped Lambeau Field on Saturday night, Omar Brown provided the fireworks inside the stadium on Family...

AUGUST 3, 2025 • SI.COM

Omar Brown excited after big-time performance at Family Night Green Bay Packers S Omar Brown spoke with the media following his hat trick of interceptions at the 2025 Packers Family Night.

AUGUST 3, 2025 • PACKERS.COM

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Packers safety Omar Brown spending the night in Indianapolis hospital after suffering bruised chest