Andre Brown (running back)

Last updated

Andre Brown
Andre Brown (running back).png
Brown at Super Bowl XLVI media day
No. 22, 35, 33, 29
Position: Running back
Personal information
Born: (1986-12-15) December 15, 1986 (age 37)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:227 lb (103 kg)
Career information
High school: J.H. Rose
(Greenville, North Carolina)
College: NC State (2004–2008)
NFL draft: 2009  / Round: 4 / Pick: 129
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts:214
Rushing yards:876
Receptions:32
Receiving yards:189
Total touchdowns:11
Player stats at PFR

Andre Brown (born December 15, 1986) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the NC State Wolfpack and was selected by the New York Giants in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL draft.

Contents

Brown was also a member of the Denver Broncos, Indianapolis Colts, Carolina Panthers, Washington Redskins and Houston Texans.

College career

Brown played four seasons for the NC State, rushing for 2,539 yards and 22 touchdowns on 523 carries. He rushed for 767 yards and seven touchdowns (both career highs) as a senior in 2008.

Professional career

New York Giants (first stint)

Brown was drafted by the New York Giants in the fourth round (129th overall) of the 2009 NFL draft. [1] He suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon during training camp on August 14, which forced him to miss his rookie season. He was placed on injured reserve on September 1, 2009. Brown was waived by the Giants on September 4, 2010. [2]

Denver Broncos

On September 5, 2010, Brown was claimed off waivers by the Denver Broncos, waived on September 15, and then signed to the Broncos' practice squad on September 17, 2010. On September 21, 2010 Brown was signed to the active roster, and Lance Ball was waived. [3] Brown himself was waived on October 16, 2010. In four regular season games with the Broncos, Brown played in three but only amassed statistics in one (two rushes for a total of minus one yard in a 31-17 road loss to the Baltimore Ravens on October 10, 2010). [4]

Indianapolis Colts

Brown was claimed off waivers by the Indianapolis Colts on October 18, 2010. Brown was moved to the Colts active roster on November 6, 2010, then waived on November 9, 2010. Brown did not amass any statistics in his only game with the Colts, a 26-24 road loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on November 7, 2010. [4]

Carolina Panthers

Brown was claimed off waivers by the Carolina Panthers on November 9, 2010, and then waived on November 16, 2010. [2] Brown did not play in his only game with the Panthers, a 31-16 road loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on November 14, 2010. [4]

Washington Redskins

On November 24, 2010, Brown was signed by the Washington Redskins and added to their active roster. [5] He was released on July 28, 2011. [6]

New York Giants (second stint)

On August 3, 2011, Brown re-signed with the Giants. [7] He was waived on September 3, but re-signed the next day to the practice squad. On February 5, 2012, Brown and the Giants won Super Bowl XLVI against the New England Patriots. After the game Brown became known for his celebratory song, "I got a ring", he and his teammates sang on the plane ride home and at the parade the following week.

In March 2012, Brown was hit with a four-game suspension by the NFL for violating the league's substance abuse policy. [8] He later claimed it was a result of Adderall use [9] and eventually won an appeal, having his suspension lifted. [10]

On September 16, after starter Ahmad Bradshaw was knocked out of the game with a neck injury, Brown rushed for 71 yards on 13 carries, converting a two-point conversion and scoring the game-winning touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. [11]

On September 20, Brown stepped in as the starter for the Giants against the Carolina Panthers on Thursday Night Football. Brown rushed for 113 yards on 20 carries, scoring two rushing touchdowns. He also had 3 receptions for 17 yards.

On November 25, he suffered a broken fibula in the fourth quarter on a Sunday Night Football game against the Green Bay Packers at MetLife Stadium, effectively ending his season. He ended the season, where he participated in 10 games, with 73 carries for 385 yards, with a 5.3 yard per carry average, after only 2 carries in the previous 3 seasons. He was eventually placed on injured reserve. [12]

In 2013, Brown injured his leg in the final preseason game for the New York Giants. He was expected back by week 10. [13] He did return week 10 to face the Oakland Raiders, where he accumulated 115 yards rushing and one rushing touchdown in his 2013 debut.

Houston Texans

On April 7, 2014, Brown signed a one-year contract with the Houston Texans. [14] He was released on August 11. [15]

Related Research Articles

Travis Deion Henry is an American former professional football running back who played seven seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers. He was drafted by the Bills in the second round of the 2001 NFL draft, and also played for the Tennessee Titans and Denver Broncos. He was a Pro Bowl selection in 2002.

Michael Steven Bell is a former American football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) from 2006 to 2010. Bell was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2006 and later played for the New Orleans Saints, Philadelphia Eagles and Cleveland Browns. He played college football at Arizona. Bell had several accomplishments throughout his career, including winning Super Bowl XLIV over the Indianapolis Colts as a member of the Saints.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Justin Forsett</span> American football player (born 1985)

Justin Forsett is an American former football running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the California Golden Bears and was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL draft. Forsett also played for the Indianapolis Colts, Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars, Baltimore Ravens, Detroit Lions, and Denver Broncos. Forsett's best season came in 2014 as a member of the Ravens, when he was selected as a Pro Bowl alternate after finishing the season with career highs in carries (235), rushing yards (1,266) and touchdowns (8).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lance Ball</span> American football player (born 1985)

Lance Ball is a former American football running back. He was signed by the St. Louis Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at the University of Maryland.

A. B. Whitfield, Jr. is a former American football running back in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins. He played college football at the University of North Texas.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ryan Torain</span> American football player (born 1986)

Ryan Devon Torain is a former American football running back. He was selected by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL draft. He played college football at Arizona State University.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Devin Thomas</span> American football player (born 1986)

Devin Thomas is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). After playing college football for the Michigan State Spartans, he was selected by the Washington Redskins in the second round of the 2008 NFL draft. He played for the Redskins from 2008 to 2010, the Carolina Panthers in 2010, and the New York Giants from 2010 to 2011. He was a member of the 2011-2012 Giants team that won Super Bowl XLVI, beating Tom Brady and the New England Patriots.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie</span> American football player (born 1986)

Dominique Reshard Rodgers-Cromartie is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback for 12 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Tennessee State Tigers, and was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the first round of the 2008 NFL draft. Rodgers-Cromartie has also played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Denver Broncos, New York Giants, Oakland Raiders, and Washington Redskins. He was selected for the Pro Bowl in 2009 and 2015. In 2023, Rodgers-Cromartie became the most notable free agent in A7FL history, joining the Tampa Nightcrawlers for their playoff run.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dan Herron</span> American football player (born 1989)

Daniel "Boom" Herron is a former American football running back. Herron played football at Warren G. Harding High School in Warren, Ohio, and later Ohio State University. He was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the sixth round of the 2012 NFL draft, and also played for the Indianapolis Colts and Buffalo Bills.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chris Ogbonnaya</span> American football player (born 1986)

Christopher Irem Ogbonnaya is a former American football running back. He was selected by the St. Louis Rams in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL draft. He played college football at the University of Texas. Ogbonnaya also played for the Houston Texans, Cleveland Browns, Carolina Panthers, and New York Giants.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Joe Webb</span> American football player (born 1986)

Joseph Webb III is a former American football quarterback. He also played as a wide receiver, kick returner and special teamer. After playing college football for the UAB Blazers, Webb was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the sixth round of the 2010 NFL draft as a quarterback. He also played for the Carolina Panthers, Buffalo Bills, Houston Texans and New York Giants. Webb holds the NFL record for most tackles by a quarterback with 21.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Andre Roberts (American football)</span> American football player (born 1988)

Andre McXavier Roberts is an American professional football wide receiver and return specialist who is a free agent. He played college football for The Citadel Bulldogs and was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the third round of the 2010 NFL draft. Roberts has played for nine teams in his NFL career; in addition to the Cardinals, he has played for the Washington Redskins, Detroit Lions, Atlanta Falcons, New York Jets, Buffalo Bills, Houston Texans, Los Angeles Chargers, and Carolina Panthers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jordan Todman</span> American football player (born 1990)

Jordan Todman is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Connecticut Huskies, earning first-team All-American honors in 2010. Todman was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL draft. He was also a member of the Minnesota Vikings, Jacksonville Jaguars, Carolina Panthers, Pittsburgh Steelers, Indianapolis Colts, New York Jets, and Houston Texans.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kevin Hogan</span> American football player (born 1992)

Kevin Michael Hogan is an American professional football quarterback for the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football for the Stanford Cardinal and was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fifth round of the 2016 NFL draft. He has also been a member of the Cleveland Browns, Washington Redskins, Denver Broncos, Cincinnati Bengals, Tennessee Titans, and Houston Texans.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2013 Denver Broncos season</span> NFL team season

The 2013 season was the Denver Broncos' 44th in the National Football League (NFL) and their 54th overall. It also marked their 30th season under the ownership of Pat Bowlen, the second with Peyton Manning as the team's starting quarterback and the third under head coach John Fox.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">C. J. Anderson</span> American football player and coach (born 1991)

Cortrelle Javon Anderson is an American football coach and former player. He played running back in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons, primarily with the Denver Broncos. After playing college football for the California Golden Bears, he was signed by the Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2013, where he made one Pro Bowl selection and was part of the team that won a Super Bowl title in Super Bowl 50. Anderson also played in Super Bowl LIII with the Los Angeles Rams. Following his NFL retirement, he rejoined California's football team as a volunteer assistant in 2020 before accepting a head coaching position at Monte Vista High School in Danville in 2021.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jonathan Williams (running back, born 1994)</span> American football player (born 1994)

Jonathan Williams is an American professional football running back who is a free agent. He played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks and was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the fifth round of the 2016 NFL draft. Williams has also been a member of the Denver Broncos, New Orleans Saints, Indianapolis Colts, Detroit Lions, Washington Football Team / Commanders and New York Giants.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Marcus Murphy</span> American gridiron football player (born 1991)

Marcus Murphy is a former American football running back and return specialist. He played college football at Missouri. While at Missouri, he was named as a First-team All-SEC selection in 2014. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the seventh round of the 2015 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">D'Onta Foreman</span> American football player (born 1996)

D'Onta Foreman is an American professional football running back for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Texas Longhorns, and was selected by the Houston Texans in the third round of the 2017 NFL draft. He has also played in the NFL for the Tennessee Titans, Carolina Panthers, and Chicago Bears.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Isaiah McKenzie</span> American football player (born 1995)

Isaiah McKenzie is an American professional football wide receiver and return specialist who is a free agent. He played college football at Georgia, and was selected by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL draft.

References

  1. ↑ "2009 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  2. 1 2 Archived November 9, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ↑ "Broncos sign RB Andre Brown, waive Lance Ball". Denver Post. September 21, 2010. Archived from the original on September 23, 2010.
  4. 1 2 3 Andre Brown (December 15, 1986). "Andre Brown: Game Logs at". Nfl.com. Retrieved November 26, 2012.
  5. ↑ "Redskins to add running back Andre Brown". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on October 8, 2012.
  6. ↑ Rosenthal, Gregg. "Release Tracker". Pro Football Talk . Retrieved July 29, 2011.
  7. ↑ Star-Ledger File Photo. "Giants sign running back Andre Brown". NJ.com. Retrieved November 26, 2012.
  8. ↑ "New York Giants' Andre Brown Suspended Four Games by NFL | Giants 101 | Sports Media 101". Giants 101. Archived from the original on September 29, 2012. Retrieved November 26, 2012.
  9. ↑ "New York Giants RB Andre Brown Will Appeal Four-Game Suspension | Giants 101 | Sports Media 101". Giants 101. Archived from the original on September 27, 2012. Retrieved November 26, 2012.
  10. ↑ "New York Giants' Andre Brown Has Four-Game Suspension Lifted Following Appeal | Giants 101 | Sports Media 101". Giants 101. June 1, 2012. Archived from the original on December 4, 2012. Retrieved November 26, 2012.
  11. ↑ Darcy, Kieran. "Andre Brown rises to occasion vs. Bucs - New York Giants - ESPN New York". Espn.go.com. Retrieved November 26, 2012.
  12. ↑ "New York Giants place Andre Brown on injured reserve". NFL.com. November 20, 2012. Retrieved November 26, 2012.
  13. ↑ "Andre Brown Returns to Practice for First Time Since Preseason Leg Injury for New York Giants". Archived from the original on October 19, 2013. Retrieved October 17, 2013.
  14. ↑ "Houston Texans, Former Giants RB Andre Brown Agree to 1-Year Deal". Archived from the original on April 8, 2014. Retrieved April 7, 2014.
  15. ↑ Sessler, Marc (August 11, 2014). "Andre Brown released by Houston Texans". NFL.com. Retrieved August 11, 2014.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.