Brown's 2024 season is memorable because he caught the 52-yard Hail Mary from Jayden Daniels to cap a wild comeback win over the Bears in Week 8, but his season was ended short in Week 13 after he landed on injured reserve. He finished the season with 453 yards and a touchdown on 35 receptions. Brown has since re-signed on a one-year deal with the Commanders, but he'll face competition for snaps from second-year wide receiver Luke McCaffrey and trade acquisition Deebo Samuel. Brown is not worth rostering in Fantasy leagues but could emerge as a waiver wire add midseason.
Brown (undisclosed) remains absent from practice, Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic reports.
Brown initially was injured during June minicamp, and while he returned for the start of training camp as a limited participant, he either never made it back to full participation or was quickly sidelined again. Whatever the case, he hasn't played this preseason and seems uncertain for Week 1, which is especially concerning for a Commanders offense that also has Terry McLaurin (contract) absent from practice. Brown was viewed as at least a slight favorite for the No. 3 WR role earlier this offseason, potentially facing competition from Luke McCaffrey, Jaylin Lane, K.J. Osborn and Michael Gallup. It's unclear at this point who besides Deebo Samuel will take WR snaps come Week 1.
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Commanders' Noah Brown: Not playing Monday
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Brown isn't suiting up for Monday's preseason game versus the Bengals, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.
Brown was carted off the field during mandatory minicamp in June due to an undisclosed injury and then was eased into training camp before returning to practice without restrictions July 28. He'll miss a second consecutive exhibition, leaving him just one more chance for game action ahead of Week 1, in Saturday's preseason clash with the Ravens. Brown is coming off an injury-shortened 2024 campaign in which he tallied a 35-453-1 line on 56 targets over 11 regular-season games.
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Commanders' Noah Brown: Practicing without setbacks
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Brown (undisclosed) is practicing at training camp, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.
Brown was eased into training camp after suffering an unspecified injury at June minicamp. He's likely competing with Luke McCaffrey, Jaylin Lane and others for the No. 3 WR job, although there are additional first-team reps to go around while Terry McLaurin (ankle/contract) remains absent from practice.
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Commanders' Noah Brown: Easing into camp
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Brown (undisclosed) avoided the PUP list for the start of training camp but may not be a full participant early on, according to independent NFL writer Ben Standig.
Brown was carted off the field June 11 at a minicamp practice. He was scheduled for an MRI, but the Commanders went on summer break right after and never provided any update on the nature or extent of Brown's injury. It sounds like he's on track for Week 1, with time to make his case this summer for the No. 3 WR role behind Terry McLaurin (who is holding out for a new contract) and Deebo Samuel.
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Commanders' Noah Brown: Feeling better after 2024 injury
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Brown has resumed working out, and he said Tuesday that he'll "come back stronger" after missing the end of last season with a kidney injury, Ivan Lambert of USA Today reports.
Released by the Texans last summer, Brown landed on his feet in Washington and quickly earned the No. 2 receiver job. He averaged 3.2 catches for 41.2 yards in 11 games, albeit with his lone touchdown coming on a Hail Mary, before a kidney laceration in early December brought his season to an early end. The Commanders re-signed Brown last week on a one-year deal worth up to $4.5 million, which is similar to what he received from the Texans at the same time last year before Houston's acquisition of Stefon Diggs made him expendable. The Commanders have also made a major trade for a veteran wide receiver, adding Deebo Samuel, but Washington is still lacking in depth after losing Dyami Brown (Jaguars) and Olamide Zaccheaus (Bears) in free agency. While Noah Brown's depth-chart standing could still take a hit as the offseason progresses, he's a clear favorite for the No. 3 receiver job among players currently on the roster.
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Commanders' Noah Brown: Finishes season on IR
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Brown (kidney) was on injured reserve from Week 15 through the end of the playoffs, finishing the 2024 season with 35 catches for 453 yards and one touchdown on 56 targets in 11 games.
Released by the Texans at the end of the preseason, Brown signed with Washington and became the team's No. 2 receiver by the end of September. He kept the role until Week 13 when a kidney laceration brought his season to an early end. Brown should be healthy before the start of offseason activities, and he's scheduled for unrestricted free agency after celebrating his 29th birthday in January.
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Commanders' Noah Brown: Placed on injured reserve
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Brown (kidney) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.
This was purely a transactional move, as Brown is expected to miss multiple weeks after suffering a kidney injury back in Week 13. The Commanders activated Jamison Crowder (calf) off injured reserve, but expect Dyami Brown and Olamide Zaccheaus to get first crack at filling the role opposite Terry McLaurin in the team's passing attack.
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Commanders' Noah Brown: Sidelined by kidney injury
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Brown is dealing with an injury to his kidney and is expected to miss several weeks, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.
Brown's early departure from Washington's Week 13 win over the Titans was initially attributed to a rib injury. Coming out of a Week 14 bye, head coach Dan Quinn revealed Wednesday that Brown is in danger of missing the rest of the season due to an internal injury, though he didn't go into specifics. The Commanders have now updated Brown's injury as being to his kidney -- perhaps a laceration that was caused by a cracked rib. With Brown out for at least the next few weeks, there's an opportunity for Dyami Brown, Olamide Zaccheaus and Luke McCaffrey to get more snaps alongside No. 1 receiver Terry McLaurin.
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Commanders' Noah Brown: Out with potential season-ending injury
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Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said Wednesday that Brown (rib) is "going to be out for a while" with a "significant internal injury," Sam Fortier of The Washington Post reports.
Brown left early in the Commanders' Week 13 win over the Titans with what had been listed as a rib injury, and after undergoing further testing over the team's Week 14 bye, the wideout is apparently dealing with a more severe issue than anticipated. Quinn didn't go into specifics regarding Brown's injury, though the coach noted that the 28-year-old receiver likely will be lost for the season, pending further evaluation. If that's the case, Brown's eighth professional campaign will come to an end with him having recorded 35 receptions for 453 yards and one touchdown on 56 targets over 11 games. In Brown's absence, more snaps could be available for Dyami Brown, Olamide Zaccheaus and Luke McCaffrey behind top wideout Terry McLaurin.
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Commanders' Noah Brown: Good to go against Titans
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Brown (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Titans, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.
Brown didn't practice Thursday but returned to full participation Friday to avoid an injury designation. He has established himself as the No. 2 wide receiver for Washington in recent weeks, drawing 29 targets over the past five games.
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Commanders' Noah Brown: Can't get going in Week 10
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Brown recorded three receptions on seven targets for 33 yards in Sunday's 28-27 loss to the Steelers.
The entire Commanders' offense suffered from a lack of efficiency in Sunday's loss, and that carried over into Brown's stat line as his longest catch went for just 14 yards while he also hauled in fewer than half of his targets for the first time on the campaign. While it was a down performance, he has seen at least six targets in four of Washington's last five games, which suggests he should have the chance to bounce back in Week 11 against the Eagles.
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Commanders' Noah Brown: Solid performance against Giants
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Brown recorded five receptions on six targets for 60 yards in Sunday's 27-22 win over the Giants.
Brown maintained a significant role in the Commanders' offense and has now earned at least six targets in three of his last four games. While he didn't replicate his heroics from Week 8, Brown did manage lengthy receptions of 31 and 16 yards to account for the majority of his production. Notably, he appears to be preferred as the second receiver option behind Terry McLaurin, surpassing Olamide Zaccheaus for the time being.
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Commanders' Noah Brown: Catches Hail Mary
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Brown caught three of six targets for 73 yards and a touchdown in an 18-15 win over the Bears on Sunday.
Brown had a quiet afternoon until he caught a tipped pass for a 52-yard, game-winning TD on the final snap of the game, but there were some positive signs even before the miraculous play, namely season highs for snap share (82 percent) and route share (85 percent). He's been targeted on 21 percent of his routes this season while typically operating as Washington's No. 2 receiver, only with Olamide Zaccheaus and/or Dyami Brown poaching a bunch of routes and snaps each week. If the added playing time wasn't just a one-week blip, Brown could emerge as a low-end fantasy starter in the second half of the season, starting with a Week 9 road game against the Giants.
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Commanders' Noah Brown: Draws season-high eight targets
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Brown caught four of eight targets for 58 yards in a 30-23 loss at Baltimore on Sunday.
Brown returned to his role as the No. 2 receiver after missing Week 5 with a groin injury. His 66.0 percent route share was third best on the team, behind only WR Terry McLaurin (79 percent) and TE Zach Ertz (76 percent), and Brown led the team in both targets and air yards (101). While Brown doesn't get quite as many snaps/routes as a typical starter, he's been targeted at a surprisingly high rate this year, seeing the ball on 25.0 percent of his routes and accounting for 24.0 percent of Washington's air yards in his active games. A favorable Week 7 matchup against the Panthers makes Brown a reasonable lineup option for deep-ish leagues and DFS contests.
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Commanders' Noah Brown: Returning to face Baltimore
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Brown (groin) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game in Baltimore, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Brown emerged as Washington's No. 2 receiver prior to missing Week 5 with a groin injury, catching exactly three passes in each game Weeks 2-4. It's not likely to be a high-volume role, but the Commanders may be inclined to pass more than usual this weekend, facing a tough Baltimore run defense with RB Brian Robinson (knee) in danger of missing the game. Even so, Brown's volume is hard to project due to the possibility of sharing playing time with Olamide Zaccheaus and/or Dyami Brown.
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Commanders' Noah Brown: Sits out Thursday's practice
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Brown (groin) was a non-participant in Thursday's practice.
After opening Week 5 prep Wednesday as a limited participant, Brown's downgrade to no activity a day later creates more uncertainty about his status for Sunday's game against the Browns. The Commanders will wait and see what, if anything, Brown can do at Friday's practice before potentially handing him a designation heading into the weekend.
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Commanders' Noah Brown: Dealing with groin injury
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Brown was a limited practice participant Wednesday due to a groin injury.
The injury is a new one for Brown, who ranked second among Washington's wide receivers in snaps and routes the past two games. He's caught exactly three passes in each of his three appearances, with either three or four targets every week. Brown's ability to practice in any capacity suggests he's dealing with a minor injury ahead of Sunday's home game against the Browns.
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Commanders' Noah Brown: Catches three passes
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Brown caught each of his three targets for 29 yards in a 38-33 win over the Bengals on Monday.
Brown's 58 percent snap share was second among Washington wide receivers, but still less than what a starter would normally get. He again ceded work in two-wide sets to Dyami Brown, while Luke McCaffrey subbed in as the No. 3 receiver and primary slot man for three-wide formations. The former Cowboy and Texan has made the most of his limited chances in two games, catching all six targets for 85 yards, so it's possible Brown gets more playing time in Week 4 at Arizona.
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Commanders' Noah Brown: Three grabs in win
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Brown caught all three of his targets for 56 yards in Sunday's 21-18 win over the Giants.
Brown's 20 offensive snaps were the fewest of any Commander's wide receiver Sunday, however, he paced the group with 56 yards in the contest. The veteran wideout was a healthy inactive in Week 1, but his performance against the Giants could help him earn a more prominent role going forward. Brown is currently completing with Terry McLaurin, Luke McCaffrey, Dyami Brown and Olamide Zaccheaus for playing time, so he has an uphill battle to see consistent usage in Washington's passing game. The 28-year-old will have his next opportunity to prove himself in a Week 3 matchup with the Bengals.
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Commanders' Noah Brown: Could make team debut Sunday
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Head coach Dan Quinn said Wednesday that Brown is "definitely trending in the right direction" to be active for Sunday's game against the Giants, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
Brown was a healthy inactive for the Commanders in Week 1, but that decision seems to be mostly a result of the veteran wideout needing more time to get fully acclimated to a new offensive scheme, per Ben Standig of The Athletic. Behind No. 1 receiver Terry McLaurin, there's room for Brown to carve out a notable role on offense as rookie Luke McCaffrey and veterans Olamide Zaccheaus and Dyami Brown don't represent insurmountable competition for playing time. It may take a bit more time for Brown to work up to a full snap share, though, after he didn't sign with Washington until late August.
