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Malcom Brown: Released by Jacksonville
The Jaguars released Malcom Brown on Wednesday.Brown appeared in all 17 games for the Jaguars last year and recorded a career-high 57 tackles and two sacks across 653 defensive snaps. The eighth-year pro has been a productive defensive tackle with New England, New Orleans and Jacksonville, and will likely garner plenty of interest as a free agent.
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Jaguars' Malcom Brown: Off COVID-19 list
Malcom Brown (illness) was activated off reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, John Shipley of SI.com reports.Brown tested positive for the virus Monday, but he was able to clear the NFL's COVID-19 protocols in time to be active for Week 17. The 27-year-old defensive tackle has totaled 54 tackles and one sack across 15 appearances during his first season with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Jaguars' Malcom Brown: On COVID list
Jacksonville placed Malcom Brown on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday after he tested positive for the virus, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.Brown had three tackles (two solo) during Sunday's loss to the Jets but has now entered the NFL's COVID-19 protocols. Outside linebackers Josh Allen (illness), Lerentee McCray (illness), K'Lavon Chaisson (illness) and Jordan Smith (undisclosed) are also on the COVID list, so Jacksonville's pass rush could be depleted for Week 17.
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Jaguars' Malcom Brown: Traded to Jags
The Saints traded Malcom Brown to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.The Saints planned to cut Brown if they couldn't find a trade partner, so this works out well for both parties. The Jaguars are upgrading their defensive front, as they also signed veteran DT Tyson Alualu on Tuesday. Brown, a first-round pick in 2015, struggled to stand out on the Saints' crowded defensive line, and he recorded 27 tackles and a sack across 13 games last season. He'll compete with Alualu and Taven Bryan for playing time.
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Saints' Malcom Brown: Role reduced in 2020
Malcom Brown racked up 27 tackles (nine solo) and a sack across 13 regular-season games in 2020.Brown recorded a career-low tackle total and played a career-low 345 defensive snaps in his sixth season (second with New Orleans). The defensive tackle is under contract with New Orleans in 2021, and with so much talent on the defensive line, Brown may have trouble improving on his 2020 production.
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Saints' Malcom Brown: Full practice Wednesday
Malcom Brown (calf) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice.Brown is expected to return from a three-game absence for the Week 17 matchup against the Panthers. The 26-year-old has posted 24 tackles (eight solo) and a sack through 12 games as a reserve defensive tackle.
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Saints' Malcom Brown: Ruled out Week 16
Malcom Brown (calf) is inactive for Friday's game against the Vikings, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.Brown will miss a third consecutive game due to a calf injury he's been working through since early November.
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Saints' Malcom Brown: Listed as questionable
Malcom Brown (calf) is questionable for Friday's game versus the Vikings.Brown has missed the last two games, but he practiced in a limited fashion all week, providing a decent chance that he can return this week. The sixth-year defensive tackle typically plays around half of the defensive snaps despite not starting a game this season.
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Saints' Malcom Brown: Limited Wednesday
Malcom Brown (calf) was limited in practice Tuesday, Katherine Terrell of The Athletic reports.Brown was nursing a shoulder injury last week and now appears to be dealing with a lingering calf issue that caused him to miss time in mid-November. Look for more updates on his status to come once Friday's game statuses are announced.
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Saints' Malcom Brown: Can't go against Chiefs
Malcom Brown (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Chiefs.Brown made no discernable progress in his recovery, as he failed to take the field all week. Shy Tuttle and Malcolm Roach should both see upticks in usage behind Sheldon Rankins and David Onyemata on Sunday.