Orlando Brown Jr. Injury News & Updates

Brown (fibula) was listed as a full practice participant on Wednesday's injury report.

Brown has missed the Bengals' last three games due to a fibula injury. His full practice participation indicates that he is on track to reclaim his starting left tackle job for Saturday's game against the Bengals.

Brown (leg) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Browns.

Brown was able to return to practice in a limited capacity Friday, but he will be sidelined for a third straight game due to leg injury. His next opportunity to play will in Week 17 against the Broncos on Saturday, Dec. 28 in a game that could have major playoff ramifications. Devin Cochran and Cordell Volson started at left tackle and left guard, respectively, during the Bengals' Week 15 win over the Titans, and they should reprise their roles Sunday due to Brown's injury.

Brown (leg) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against Cleveland.

Brown logged a DNP during Wednesday and Thursday's practice, but he did elevate to a limited participant on Friday. This does show some improvement for the left tackle, but his true status should be determined before kickoff on Sunday morning. If not able to play, Cordell Volson will likely get the start again for the Bengals.

Brown (leg) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Titans.

The starting left tackle will now miss his second consecutive game. Cordell Volson will likely make a second consecutive start in his place.

Brown (leg) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 15 clash against the Titans.

Brown is going to miss his second straight game due to a lingering leg injury. With the left tackle set to be sidelined, Cordell Volson will likely make a second consecutive start.

Brown (fibula) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Cowboys, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Brown was able to play through his injury in Week 13 against the Steelers, but it appears the issue is serious enough for him to be sidelined for Monday Night Football. Cody Ford is slated to start at left tackle Monday due to Brown's absence.

Brown (fibula) did not practice Thursday, and coach Zac Taylor said Brown is doubtful to play Monday night against Dallas, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Dealing with the sam injury last week, Brown started and played all 62 offensive snaps last Sunday against the Steelers, but he apparently isn't 100 percent. Cody Ford will likely slide back to left tackle if Brown is ultimately unable to play in Week 14.

Brown (knee/fibula) is active for Sunday's game against Pittsburgh.

Brown was a full practice participant Friday, and he's done enough to return from a three-game absence due to knee and fibula injuries. The 2018 third-round pick will reclaim his starting job at left tackle, and it appears Cody Ford will shift to left guard in place of Cordell Volson on Sunday, per Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer.

Brown (knee/fibula) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Brown missed the Bengals' last three games due to a knee injury he suffered in Week 8 against the Eagles. Brown finished the week strong with a full practice Friday, but if he's unable to play Sunday, Cody Ford would likely start at left tackle again.

Brown (knee/fibula) is inactive for Sunday night's matchup with the Chargers.

Brown was able to return to practice this week, logging a limited session Thursday before a DNP on Friday. The offensive tackle will now shift his focus to being ready to go for the team's Week 13 matchup with the Steelers on Dec. 1 after Cincinnati is idle in Week 12. In the meantime, Cody Ford will draw another start at left tackle against Los Angeles.

Brown (knee/fibula), who is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chargers, is not expected to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

He was downgraded from a limited practice session Thursday to a DNP on Friday. If Brown misses his third consecutive game in Week 11, expect Cody Ford to serve as Cincinnati's top left tackle.

Brown (knee/fibula) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chargers, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Brown appears to be trending toward not playing Sunday night despite his questionable designation, as the 28-year-old offensive lineman downgraded from a limited practice session Thursday to a DNP on Friday. If Brown misses his third consecutive game in Week 11, expect Cody Ford to serve as Cincinnati's top left tackle.

Brown (knee/fibula) was listed as a limited practice participant Thursday.

Brown has missed the Bengals' last two regular-season games due to a knee injury. He was a DNP on Wednesday, but he was able to practice Thursday in a limited capacity. If he's able to practice Friday, Brown could return and start at left tackle Sunday against the Chargers, otherwise Cody Ford would serve in that role for a third straight game.

Brown (knee) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Ravens.

Brown was able to log consecutive limited practices and earned a questionable tag for Thursday's game, but his knee injury appears to severe for him to play. His next chance at playing will be Week 11 against the Chargers on Sunday, Nov. 17. Cody Ford will likely start at left tackle for a second straight game in Brown's absence.

Brown (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Ravens.

Brown upgraded from an estimated DNP on Monday to back-to-back limited sessions Tuesday and Wednesday, giving himself a chance to suit up in Week 10. If the first-year Bengal can't play through his knee injury for the second consecutive week, Cody Ford will likely get the start at left tackle.

Brown (knee) was listed as a limited participant on Tuesday's estimated injury report, Jay Morrison of SI.com reports.

Brown was sidelined for Sunday's 41-24 win over the Raiders due to a knee injury he sustained in Week 8 against the Eagles. He opened the week as a DNP on Monday, but his limited participation on Tuesday's estimated report indicates he is trending in the right direction to making a return. Wednesday's report will provide more clarity on his status for Thursday night's game against the Ravens.

Brown (knee) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimation.

Brown was held out of Cincinnati's Week 9 win over the Raiders after sustaining a knee injury the week prior. He'll likely need to upgrade to at least limited participation either Tuesday or Wednesday in order to play in Thursday night's divisional matchup against the Ravens. If Brown is unable to do so, Cody Ford is expected to draw the start at left tackle.

Brown (knee/fibula) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Brown was listed as doubtful, so this doesn't come as a surprise. Look for Cody Ford to draw the start at left tackle for Cincinnati.

Brown (knee) is doubtful to play in Week 9 versus the Raiders, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

Brown suffered a sprained right knee in team's win over the Browns in Week 7 and he suffered blow to the same knee in Week 8 against Philadelphia. He now appears to be likely to miss his first game of 2024 and in his absence, Cody Ford is on track to draw the start at left tackle versus Las Vegas.

Brown will be considered day-to-day due to the knee injury he suffered in Sunday's loss to the Eagles, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

Brown sprained his right knee against Cleveland in the previous game and got hit in the same knee against Philadelphia, which led to his exit. Considering his day-to-day status, he'll likely be available for Week 9 against the Raiders; however, confirmation of that likely won't come until later in the week.

Brown hurt his knee in Sunday's Week 8 game against Philadelphia and is questionable to return.

Brown sprained his right knee last Sunday against Cleveland, so his exit against the Eagles may be related. The veteran offensive tackle came into the weekend without an injury designation, but he logged only one full practice (in addition to two limited practices) during the week. Cody Ford will likely fill in for Brown if he's unable to return Sunday.

Brown (knee) was a full participant during Friday's practice and does not carry an injury designation heading into Sunday's game against the Eagles, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Brown was diagnosed with a right knee sprain during the Bengals' Week 7 win over the Browns. He was able to log consecutive limited practices to open the week, but he was able to participate in Friday's session without restrictions and he'll be good to go for Sunday's contest.

Brown's injury sustained in Sunday's 21-14 win over the Browns has been clarified to be a right knee sprain, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Brown was originally thought to have sustained a calf strain, but Rapoport's report Monday confirmed the injury to be a knee sprain affecting the back of his knee. Head coach Zac Taylor told reporters earlier Monday that he's optimistic about Brown's outlook, but more clarity about his potential availability in Cincinnati's Week 8 matchup against the Eagles will likely come later this week.

Brown suffered a calf strain in Sunday's 21-14 win over the Browns, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Brown will undergo testing to determine the severity of the strain, but according to Rapoport, head coach Zac Taylor was optimistic about the Oklahoma product's outlook. More clarity about Brown's status for Week 8 against the Eagles will likely come later in the week.

Brown is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Cleveland due to a right knee injury.

Brown went to the sideline in the second quarter before being led by trainers to the locker room. Cody Ford, has taken over at left tackle for the time being.

Brown (groin) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game at San Francisco.

Brown will step back in as Cincinnati's starting left tackle in Week 8. That's welcome news for Joe Burrow, whose blind side will need protecting Sunday against Nick Bosa and one of the best defensive lines in football.

Brown is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Seahawks due to a groin injury.

Cody Ford replaced Brown at left tackle. The severity of Brown's injury remains unclear.

Brown signed a four-year, $64 million contract with the Bengals on Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Brown's deal includes an over $31 million signing bonus, which is the largest ever for an offensive lineman. One of the league's most talented tackles, the 26-year-old Brown has the opportunity to provide the Bengals' offensive line with a much needed boost to protect their franchise quarterback Joe Burrow. The four-time pro bowl tackle had an impressive 2022 season on his way to winning the Super Bowl with the Chiefs. Cincinnati has often struggled to protect Burrow thus far in his young career, so this move could pay dividends as the Bengals look to stay in the conversation as Super Bowl contenders for years to come.

Brown won't be franchise tagged by the Chiefs, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.

After playing under the tag this past season, the defending Super Bowl champions have opted not to use it on Brown for the 2023 season. While this move is somewhat unexpected, it does not come as a complete surprise, as it would have cost the money-tight Chiefs $19.92 million against the salary cap. Kansas City will have until March 13th to try and re-sign Brown before he hits the open market, otherwise the four-time Pro Bowl tackle will likely end up as one of the most highly coveted free agents.

Brown will sign his franchise tender and report to camp Monday, ESPN.com reports.

Brown and the Chiefs failed to work out a long-term deal, so Brown will play out the 2022 season on the franchise tag. The starting left tackle will earn $16,662,000 in 2022 and is set to become a free agent at the end of the season.

Brown and the Chiefs weren't able to agree on a long-term extension ahead of Friday's deadline, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Per Pelissero, Kansas City offered Brown the highest signing bonus and average salary per year allowed on a six-year deal, and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports that the deal would've been more than Trent Williams' current contract (six-year, $138 million). However, Rapoport relays that the deal fell through to security and structure issues. The 26-year-old has yet to sign the 16.7 million franchise tender, but it remains unclear if Brown has any intentions of skipping training camp.

Brown and the Chiefs remain far apart on a long-term extension, and the franchise-tagged left tackle is a candidate to hold out during training camp, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Friday's deadline for a long-term deal is fast approaching, and if Brown and Kansas City aren't able to come to terms on a new contract by July 15, Garafolo reports that the left tackle could even hold out from Week 1. The 26-year-old has yet to sign the franchise tender extended to him by the Chiefs back in March, and he skipped May OTAs as a result of the contract dispute. A three-time Pro Bowler, Brown is vying for a new extension which would allot him more than a $20 million annual salary, in line with other top performers at his position.

Brown announced Thursday that he will sign with agent Michael Portner as the franchise-tagged left tackle works with the Chiefs on a long-term contract extension, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Brown's extension talks with Kansas City have been stalled up until this point due to his lack of an agent, so the hiring of Portner should spur these negotiations moving forward. The three-time Pro Bowler was franchise-tagged by the Chiefs this offseason, but he will now likely look to negotiate a top-of-the-market extension by the July 15 deadline to do so. Brown started 16 regular-season games in 2021 and the Chiefs likely wish to keep the 26-year-old, who was acquired from Baltimore in exchange for a haul of draft capital last offseason, in the team's long-term plans.

Brown wasn't in attendance at Thursday's voluntary OTAs and still doesn't have a contract, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Thursday that Brown is still working on getting an agent, which has delayed any potential trade talks. The 2018 third-round pick was franchise tagged by Kansas City this offseason, but he has yet to sign the tag, so he currently remains without a contract. However, it doesn't appear to be too big of an issue, as Reid relayed that Brown continues to work out and prepare for the season in Florida, so it sounds like the issue is excepted to be resolved by training camp.

The Chiefs placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on Brown on Monday.

Kansas City landed Brown via trade from Baltimore prior to last year's draft, and he proceeded to play every offensive snap for the former during the 2021 campaign, Week 17 aside. Overall, he gave up just four sacks in 715 snaps as a pass blocker, per James Palmer of NFL Network. The Chiefs and Brown's representatives will have until mid-July to negotiate a long-term contract, but if it doesn't come to pass he'll be due $16.6 million next season.

The Chiefs plan to use their franchise tag on Brown prior to Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET deadline, league sources tell Adam Schefter of ESPN.

Brown becomes the first known impending free agent to receive his team's franchise tag this offseason, with Kansas City set to make the transaction official at some point in the next 24 hours. After Brown spent his first three years with the Ravens while playing primarily at right tackle, Kansas City acquired him last April and installed him as its starter on the left side. He earned his third Pro Bowl nod and helped bring stability at a position that proved to be a major area of weakness in the Chiefs' blowout loss to the Buccaneers in Super Bowl LV the season prior, so Kansas City's willingness to keep the 25-year-old in the fold for 2022 on a deal worth approximately $16.5 million comes as little surprise. The one-year franchise tender could merely serve as a placeholder while the Chiefs look to work out a longer-term deal with Brown.

Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said Tuesday that it's "likely" the team will utilize the franchise tag on Brown, but he added "we're going to work hard to get a deal with him," Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.

Veach had previously expressed his expectation that Brown would be the team's starting left tackle in 2022, but it remains unclear in what capacity that will be. The 25-year-old offensive lineman was traded to the Chiefs by the Ravens last offseason in a package that included the 31st overall pick in the 2021 draft, so Kansas City already has a lot invested in the Oklahoma product.

Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said Tuesday he expected Brown to be their left tackle moving forward, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.

Brown is set to be a free agent this offseason, so Veach's comments would imply a new contract is on the horizon, though a franchise tag is also a possibility. The 25-year-old was traded by the Ravens to the Chiefs last offseason in a package that included the 31st overall pick in the 2021 draft.

Brown (calf) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice.

Brown was held out of Sunday's loss to the Bengals after injuring his calf during warmups, but he was able to practice fully Wednesday after being labeled a limited participant a day earlier. The 25-year-old should be back at left tackle for Kansas City in Week 18, assuming he avoids any setbacks.

Brown (calf) is questionable for Sunday's contest against the Bengals.

James Palmer of NFL Network reports that Brown left warmups and hasn't returned. If he's unable to play, the Chiefs will be without their top three left tackles, so backup right tackle Andrew Wylie will likely draw the start on the left side.

The Ravens are trading Brown to the Chiefs for a package that includes the 31st overall pick in the 2021 draft, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

After an impressive stint filling in for Ronnie Stanley (ankle) at left tackle last season, Brown requested a trade with the hope of finding a permanent home on the blindside. He should get his wish in Kansas City, where he'll spend the final year of his rookie contract protecting QB Patrick Mahomes. Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports that Brown may play out 2021 without an extension, as he and the Chiefs don't have any deal in place right now.

Brown intends to continuing playing at left tackle after successfully switching over from right tackle after Ronnie Stanley went down with a season-ending ankle injury, Todd Karpovich of Sports Illustrated reports.

Brown has been vocal about continuing at left tackle since the conclusion of the Ravens season, a decision that has ignited potential trade speculation. With Stanley expected to return fully healthy in time for training camp next year the Ravens would prefer to slide Brown back to right tackle, but with one more year remaining on his deal the team could simply opt to move Brown instead of retaining a potentially disgruntled player to the lockerrom.