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Estimated as full go for Wednesday Brown (neck) was listed as a full participant on Wednesday's practice estimation.
Impact Brown appeared to have sustained a head injury in the Bills' Week 15 win over the Lions, but Wednesday's estimated injury report clarified the issue to be with his neck. However, Brown was listed as a full participant Wednesday, signifying that he's already recovered from the injury. Expect the Northern Iowa product to serve as Buffalo's top right tackle in Sunday's divisional matchup against the Patriots.
DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Estimated as full go for Wednesday Brown (neck) was listed as a full participant on Wednesday's practice estimation.
Impact Brown appeared to have sustained a head injury in the Bills' Week 15 win over the Lions, but Wednesday's estimated injury report clarified the issue to be with his neck. However, Brown was listed as a full participant Wednesday, signifying that he's already recovered from the injury. Expect the Northern Iowa product to serve as Buffalo's top right tackle in Sunday's divisional matchup against the Patriots.
DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Suffers head injury in win Brown suffered a head injury in Sunday's 48-42 win over the Lions.
Impact Brown suffered the injury in the late moments of the contest and it'll be something to monitor ahead of the team's Week 16 matchup with the Patriots. If Brown was forced to miss any action, Ryan Van Demark would be a top candidate to replace him at right tackle.
DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Limited Wednesday Brown (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Impact The Northern Iowa product was sidelined for the Bills' Week 12 win over the Chiefs due to an ankle injury, so Wednesday's limited session suggests he could return as soon as Sunday's matchup against the 49ers. Brown's practice participation Thursday and Friday will likely provide the best indication of whether he can suit up in Week 13.
NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play vs. Kansas City Brown (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
Impact Brown gave himself a chance to play in Week 11 after logging a limited practice session Friday. However, he will be sidelined Sunday due to an ankle injury, and Ryan Van Demark is the top candidate to start at right tackle in Brown's absence.
NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Sunday Brown (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chiefs, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
Impact Brown upgraded to a limited session Friday after opening Buffalo's week of practice with consecutive DNPs, so it appears he's trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's matchup. However, if the Northern Iowa product is unable to play through his ankle injury in Week 11, expect Ryan Van Demark to serve as the Bills' top right tackle.
NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Not practicing Wednesday Brown (undisclosed) did not participate in Buffalo's walkthrough practice Wednesday, Katherine Fitzgerald of The Buffalo News reports.
Impact The nature of what kept him out of practice is unclear, but Coach Sean McDermott said Wednesday that he's "hopeful" Brown will be able to play in Week 11 versus the Chiefs. If he were to log a full practice Thursday or Friday, he would probably avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.
NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Spencer Brown Calls Buffalo 'City For Me' After Bills Extension The 26-year-old tackle is in line to be the next top player on a talented Buffalo Bills offensive line.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Spencer Brown Calls Buffalo 'City For Me' After Bills Extension The 26-year-old tackle is in line to be the next top player on a talented Buffalo Bills offensive line.
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Inks extension with Buffalo The Bills and Brown agreed to a four-year extension Friday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Impact The specifics of the 2021 third-round pick's deal have yet to be reported, but Brown is now under contract with the Bills through 2028. Brown started all 17 of Buffalo's regular-season games in 2023, and after Friday's extension, he's expected to continue anchoring the right side of the Bills' offensive line for years to come.
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Had offseason shoulder surgery Brown revealed Wednesday that he underwent offseason shoulder surgery but will be ready for the start of training camp next week, Ryan O'Halloran of The Buffalo News reports.
Impact Brown didn't miss a game in 2023, playing all 1,161 offensive snaps during the regular season. It was the first time the 26-year-old made it through a fully healthy campaign, though it's obvious he was playing a bit banged up. Brown is locked in atop the depth chart at right tackle for Buffalo.
JULY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Participates in full Thursday Brown (ankle) was listed as a full participant on the Bills' injury report Thursday.
Impact Brown has been sidelined the past two games due to an ankle injury sustained during the Bills' Week 6 win over the Chiefs. Now, the second-year offensive tackle appears ready to return ahead of Sunday's contest against the Vikings, and he should reprise his starting role alongside right guard Ryan Bates.
NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Sunday Brown (ankle) is inactive Week 9 against the Jets.
Impact Brown was able to ramp up his practice participation this week but will still miss his second consecutive game, leaving David Quessenberry to presumably draw the start in his stead.
NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Week 9 Brown (ankle) is questionable to play in Week 9 versus the Jets, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports.
Impact Brown was able to participate in practice this week after missing Week 8 with an ankle injury, but he remains questionable heading into Sunday's matchup with New York. If he can't go, David Quessenberry would draw another start on the offensive line.
NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Logs limited practice Wednesday Brown (ankle) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice.
Impact Brown suffered an ankle injury during the team's Week 6 win over the Chiefs and, despite having extra time to rehab during Kansas City's Week 7 bye, was unable to practice ahead of Week 8. The second-year right tackle is trending in the right direction, but he'll likely have to log at least one full practice before returning to game action.
NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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OCTOBER 29, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Won't play in Week 8 Brown (foot) has been ruled out for the Bills' Week 8 matchup with the Packers, Matt Parrino of The Syracuse Post-Standard reports.
Impact Brown will miss Sunday's contest after suffering an ankle injury in the team's Week 6 win over the Chiefs. With the 24-year-old unavailable, David Quessenberry will likely take over at starting right tackle against the Packers.
OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Downgraded to out Brown (foot) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against Kansas City.
Impact Although Brown was able to walk to the locker room under his own power after sustaining his foot injury Sunday, he'll be unavailable for the second half. David Quessenberry should see increased playing time for Buffalo down the stretch.
OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Exits with injury Brown (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
Impact The cart came out to take Brown off the field after he went down with an ankle injury in the second quarter, though he was ultimately able to walk to the locker room under his own power, James Palmer of NFL Network reports. With the second-year right tackle out, expect 10th-year veteran David Quessenberry to step in for Buffalo.
OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sidesteps injury report Brown (heat illness) did not appear on Buffalo's injury report Wednesday ahead of their Week 4 matchup at Baltimore.
Impact Brown left during the first half of the Bills' loss at Miami on Sunday with heat illness, though it's predictably no longer a problem for him back in Upstate New York. The sophomore third-rounder will probably start at right tackle on Sunday, though he or David Quessenberry could slide over to left tackle if Dion Dawkins (illness) can't go.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Won't return Sunday Brown (heat illness) won't return to Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Brown left during the first half of Sunday's contest against Miami, while he deals with heat illness and isn't expected to return. David Quessenberry is slated to replace the 311-pounder in the meantime, and Brown's next chance to suit up comes next Sunday against the Ravens.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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