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Former Alabama cornerback Tony Brown released by Cleveland Browns Former Alabama cornerback Tony Brown released by Cleveland Browns as part of trimming to the 53-man roster.

AUGUST 25 • USATODAY.COM

Let go by Cleveland Cleveland released Brown on Sunday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Brown logged six tackles (three solo) across three preseason games, but he will not be on Cleveland's 53-man roster for the 2025 regular season. The veteran corner will explore his next options and should garner interest from teams looking to bolster its depth in the secondary. Brown appeared in six regular-season games for Cleveland in 2024 before ending the season on IR due to a foot injury.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 15 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Staying with Cleveland Brown re-signed with the Browns on Thursday.

Impact Last year with Cleveland, the cornerback suffered a foot injury in late October, landed on injured reserve and ended up missing the rest of the season. In six games, Brown played 135 snaps on special teams and none on defense, recording five tackles (two solo) and a forced fumble. Brown has played for four teams since entering the league in 2018, starting just five of the 67 games he's appeared in.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Browns sign offensive lineman Teven Jenkins, re-sign cornerback Tony Brown II

Offensive lineman Teven Jenkins has signed with the Cleveland Browns

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Tony Brown through the years The Browns re-signed CB Tony Brown, a standout special teams player from the 2024 team.

MARCH 20 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Goes to IR Cleveland placed Brown (foot) on its injured reserve list Tuesday.

Impact Brown suffered a foot injury while he was on punt coverage during Sunday's game versus the Ravens, and now he'll have to sit out for at least the next four weeks. He's played all of his snaps so far this season on special teams, so Cleveland will have to look for a way to replace his production in that phase.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Browns Sign Cornerback Tony Brown to 53-Man Your Cleveland Browns “Rumor and Roster’’ tracker is here ...

OCTOBER 10, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Receives promotion Brown was signed to Cleveland's 53-man roster from its practice squad Thursday.

Impact Brown has already been elevated the maximum of three times from the practice squad this season. With Denzel Ward (hamstring) questionable, the team has officially added the Alabama product to the active roster, bolstering their depth in the secondary.

OCTOBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Week 5 Cleveland elevated Brown from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact It's the third time Brown has been elevated from the practice squad, meaning that he would have to be signed to the active roster in order to play for Cleveland after Sunday's game against the Commanders. Brown has played 40 snaps on special teams over the last two games and has accumulated two solo tackles and a forced fumble over that span.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tony Brown, Carl Lawson in line for season debuts in NFL Three players with Alabama football roots were elevated from practice squads to active status for Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • AL.COM

Waived by Indy The Colts waived Brown on Monday.

Impact Brown was suspended by Indianapolis on Dec. 19 for conduct detrimental to the team. His suspension took place over the final three games of the regular season before he was waived by the team Monday. Brown played in 12 contests during the campaign, logging 56 snaps on defense and 251 on special teams. He finished with 10 tackles (eight solo), an interception and a forced fumble.

JANUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Colts suspend Isaiah McKenzie, Tony Brown for three games

The Indianapolis Colts have suspended WR Isaiah McKenzie and CB Tony Brown for three games because of conduct detrimental to the team.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Colts suspend Isaiah McKenzie, Tony Brown for three games

Leaves with potential concussion Brown has exited Sunday's game against the Panthers and is being evaluated for a head injury, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Impact Brown's ability to return will likely be based on whether or not he suffered a concussion. If he did, he would have to enter the league's five-step protocols, but he should be able to return if he didn't.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Indy Brown re-signed with the Colts on a one-year, $1.2 million deal Wednesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Brown became a stalwart on the Colts' special teams unit, logging 300 total snaps in 2022. He also recorded seven total tackles and one sack. If needed, Brown can also serve as depth in the secondary.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tony Brown swarms Pickett on 6-yard sack Indianapolis Colts defensive back Tony Brown swarms Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett on a 6-yard sack.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • NFL.COM

Set to face Raiders Brown (hamstring) does not have an injury designation heading into Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Impact Brown was forced to miss the Colts' Week 9 matchup against New England, though he returned to a full practice Friday and will be limited to a one-game absence. He has played exclusively on special teams this season, tallying four total tackles in eight games.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Week 9 Brown (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest versus the Patriots, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

Impact Brown will be forced to miss Week 9 after he sustained a hamstring injury in the Colts' Week 8 loss to the Commanders. In his absence, Isaiah Rodgers and Brandon Facyson could see a slight uptick in usage within the secondary.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains hamstring injury Brown exited Sunday's loss to the Commanders due to a hamstring injury, Andrew Walker of the Colts' official site reports.

Impact Brown was unable to record any counting stats prior to being ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's matchup. It's unclear whether he'll be available next Sunday against New England.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Comes off IR Brown (hamstring) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Brown has been unavailable since suffering a hamstring injury Week 12 against the Giants, but he'll have an opportunity to make two appearances before Cincinnati's 2020 campaign comes to a close. The 25-year-old cornerback has recorded 11 appearances on the season (with one start), logging one pass deflection and 11 tackles.

DECEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off IR Brown (hamstring) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.

DECEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for return Brown (hamstring) was designated to return to practice Wednesday.

Impact Brown remains on IR for the moment but can practice with his teammates again, and the Bengals have the option of elevating him to the active roster at anytime over the season's final two weeks. If Brown gets up to speed quickly, he could see the field again as soon as Sunday in Houston.

DECEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IR The Bengals have placed Brown (hamstring) on injured reserve.

Impact Brown injured his hamstring in last week's game against the Giants. He has played in 11 games this season, including one start, and recorded 11 tackles (six solo) in the process. With Week 17 being the earliest he could return from IR, his season could potentially be over.

DECEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Out with hamstring injury Brown (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at Miami, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.

Impact The 25-year-old was unable to practice this week due to the hamstring injury and won't be suiting up Sunday. Brown has exclusively played special teams in all but one game this season.

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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Browns sign offensive lineman Teven Jenkins, re-sign cornerback Tony Brown II

Colts suspend Isaiah McKenzie, Tony Brown for three games

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