Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. (knee, fibula) had been listed as questionable for Week 11 but is not expected to play against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The 28-year-old hadn't missed a snap through the first six games of the season, but now he's struggling to stay healthy and hasn't played in a game since Week 8 against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Orlando Brown (knee) was able to get through a limited practice session on Thursday. The star tackle has missed the last two games due to a lingering knee issue. He missed practice to open the week, but his return to practice on Thursday is a good sign. If practice status on Friday will go a long way to deciding his status for this weekend's game against the Los Angeles Chargers. If Brown sits, Cody Ford figures to start at left tackle for the third straight game.
Cincinnati Bengals left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. (knee) has been ruled out for the Thursday night game against the division-rival Baltimore Ravens, with B.J. Hill expected to play in his absence, according to sources. It will be Brown's second straight missed game. The Bengals offense didn't really miss the 28-year-old in the Week 9 blowout win over the Las Vegas Raiders -- quarterback Joe Burrow threw for five touchdowns -- but it might matter more against the Ravens in a divisional clash in primetime. Cody Ford played 74 snaps on offense on Burrow's blind side against the Raiders last Sunday and didn't give up a single sack. He'll have a much tougher task in Week 10, though, against a more physical Ravens defensive front. In addition to Brown, receiver Tee Higgins (quadriceps) will be missing for the third straight week for this offense.
Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Orlando Brown (knee) was upgraded to a limited participant during Tuesday's practice session. Brown suffered a knee injury in Week 8 and as a result he didn't suit up for last week's win over the Las Vegas Raiders. He didn't practice on Monday, but his return to the field on Tuesday is a good sign ahead of Thursday's matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. Brown is a key piece to both the Bengals run game and protecting the blindside of quarterback Joe Burrow. Cody Ford figures to draw another start at left tackle if Brown is unable to play.
Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. (calf) exited the team's 21-14 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday and did not return. It was initially thought to be a knee injury, but as per the NFL's Ian Rapoport, it turns out he picked up a calf injury. A very particular calf injury dubbed "Tennis leg" that is apparently quite common among Tennis players. Rapoport also noted that he'll have further testing to assess the extent of the injury but reported that head coach Zac Taylor is "optimistic" about the 28-year-old edge-protector. With no other active left tackle on the roster, guard Cody Ford replaced him in the contest and would likely do so again if Brown Jr. can't suit up for a Week 8 home tilt against the Philadelphia Eagles. Expect an update on him over the next 48 hours.
Orlando Brown Jr. Questionable To Return In Week 6
Cincinnati Bengals left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. (groin) is officially questionable to return against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday afternoon. The 27-year-old had not missed a snap through the first five weeks of the season, offering key protection to the likes of Joe Burrow and Joe Mixon. With Brown sidelined, D'Ante Smith should earn more snaps.
Orlando Brown Jr. Finalizing Four-Year Deal With Bengals
Four-time Pro Bowl left tackle and Super Bowl champion Orlando Brown Jr. is finalizing a four-year, $64.092 million front-loaded deal with the Cincinnati Bengals on Wednesday night that includes over a $31 million signing bonus, which is the largest ever for an offensive lineman. The Kansas City Chiefs surprisingly let Brown walk in free agency after he helped them win the Super Bowl last season, instead replacing him with Jawaan Taylor. It's a huge bonus for the Bengals' offensive line and quarterback Joe Burrow, as the 26-year-oLD Brown is easily one of the league's best blind-side protectors. Protection for Burrow has been an issue for the Bengals, but Brown is a massive upgrade.
The Kansas City Chiefs will not use the franchise tag on impending free-agent offensive tackle Orlando Brown, according to a source. It was expected that the Chiefs would use the franchise tag on Brown for the second straight season, but that won't happen. The Chiefs now have until March 13 to try and re-sign the 26-year-old left tackle to a long-term contract extension. If they can't get anything done, Brown will hit the open market. Kansas City desperately wants to keep him around as quarterback Patrick Mahomes' blind-side protector, so the fact that they aren't using the tag on the four-time Pro Bowler probably means that they are optimistic about getting something done long term.
Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said that the team has been in discussions with left tackle Orlando Brown on a long-term contract extension. Brown played the 2023 season under the franchise tag and is likely to receive the tag for the second straight season by next Tuesday's deadline. However, there appears to be more optimism that the team can sign him to a long-term deal this time around after he declined a six-year, $139 million deal last offseason. The 26-year-old has been a Pro Bowler in each of the last four seasons, with his last two coming in Kansas City, and the Chiefs aren't going to let quarterback Patrick Mahomes' blind-side protector get away.
Chiefs Expected To Use Franchise Tag On Orlando Brown Jr.
Kansas City Chiefs left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. is the team's top impending free agent, and the Chiefs are expected to use the franchise tag on him for the second straight season. The move will allow both sides to negotiate a long-term contract extension by the middle of July. If Brown plays 2023 under the tag, he'd make $18.4 million. The 26-year-old was a Pro Bowler in 2022 and has expressed interest in remaining as quarterback Patrick Mahomes' blind-side protector for the long term. The expectation is that Brown will want an extension with more guaranteed money than the six-year, $139 million offer he declined last summer. Brown is a key piece of KC's offense. He had an excellent performance in the Super Bowl and didn't allow a sack in three playoff games.
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