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49ers' Ji'Ayir Brown: Records eight stops on TNF
Ji'Ayir Brown posted eight tackles (six solo), including one for loss, in a 36-24 Week 6 win over Seattle on Thursday.Brown tied for second on the team in tackles behind linebacker Fred Warner (11). The free safety's eight stops also tied his season-high mark. Brown has logged every one of the San Francisco 49ers' defensive snaps in five of the team's six contests so far this year.
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49ers' Ji'Ayir Brown: Set to play
Ji'Ayir Brown (ankle) will play Thursday against the Seahawks.Brown left Sunday's loss to the Cardinals early with the injury, then logged back-to-back limited practice sessions to start the week. However, after being listed as a full participant Wednesday, the 24-year-old has the all-clear to suit up for Thursday's divisional matchup.
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49ers' Ji'Ayir Brown: Limited Monday
Ji'Ayir Brown (ankle) was a limited participant on Monday's practice estimate, Josh Dubow of The Associated Press reports.Brown injured his ankle in Sunday's game versus the Cardinals. His status will need to be monitored as the week progresses. If he is ultimately unable to suit up Thursday in Seattle, Malik Mustapha would likely be next man up at free safety.
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49ers' Ji'Ayir Brown: Exits with injury
Ji'Ayir Brown (ankle) has left Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.Brown's departure will leave the San Francisco 49ers down both of their starting safeties going into halftime, as Talanoa Hufanga (wrist) has already been ruled out for the remainder of the game. Brown will try to return in the second half, however, if he is unable to, Malik Mustapha will likely handle snaps at free safety.
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49ers' Ji'Ayir Brown: Leads Niners with eight tackles
Ji'Ayir Brown tallied eight tackles (five solo) and one pass defended during Sunday's 30-13 win over the Patriots.Brown was the leading tackler for the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, and his eight tackles were the most in a regular-season game of his young career. The 2023 third-round pick emerged as a starter in his rookie season, and he's played every single defensive snap through the first four regular-season games of 2024. Brown is up to 20 tackles (13 solo) and three passes defended on the year.
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49ers' Ji'Ayir Brown: Finishes rookie season as starter
Ji'Ayir Brown recorded 35 tackles (22 solo) with two interceptions over 15 games with San Francisco in 2023.The third round pick started the season backing up Talanoa Hufanga while being mixed in on certain defensive packages. A combination of strong play and an injury to Hufanga afforded Brown the opportunity to thrive as the starting strong safety for a dominant San Francisco 49ers defense in the second half of the season. Starting free safety Tashaun Gipson will be an unrestricted free agent this upcoming offseason, so Brown has a path to a starting job as a sophomore if the veteran signs with another club.
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49ers' Ji'Ayir Brown: Practices in full Tuesday
Ji'Ayir Brown (knee) was a full participant at practice Tuesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.Brown sat out of San Francisco's last two regular-season games due to a knee injury, but it looks like he should be available for the divisional round. He figures to start at safety Saturday against a Packers offense that tallied 41 points in the wild-card round.
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49ers' Ji'Ayir Brown: Won't play Sunday
Ji'Ayir Brown (foot) is out for Sunday's game against the Rams, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.The third-round rookie will miss his second straight game. Brown took over starting duties for the Niners after Talanoa Hufanga suffered a season-ending torn ACL in Week 11. Brown will have the upcoming bye week to try and get ready for the Niners' divisional round playoff date.
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49ers' Ji'Ayir Brown: Unavailable Wednesday
Ji'Ayir Brown (knee) did not participate at the San Francisco 49ers' practice Wednesday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.Brown missed the team's Week 17 win over the Commanders with a knee injury, which has continued to keep him on the sidelines to open the week. With the 49ers already locked into the top seed in the NFC for the postseason, it's possible that the team opts to keep Brown off the field again in Week 18. More information on the safety's status will come following Thursday's second practice session of the week.
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49ers' Ji'Ayir Brown: Sitting out Week 17
Ji'Ayir Brown (knee) is inactive for Sunday's Week 17 game against the Commanders.Brown will miss his first game of the season due to a knee issue that prevented him from practicing in any capacity this week. The rookie had progressed to a near every-down role of late, playing at least 94 percent of the San Francisco 49ers' defensive snaps in every game since Week 12. With Brown sidelined Sunday, Logan Ryan is starting at safety.
Ji'Ayir Brown
#27 DB / San Francisco 49ers / EXP: 2YRS Height: 5-11 Weight: 202 lb Age: 24 College: Penn State Bye 9Fantasy Points by Week
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