Colts re-sign special teamer Tony Brown

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https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2023/03/16/colts-re-sign-special-teamer-tony-brown/70016296007/



INDIANAPOLIS — The Colts are reportedly bringing back another key member of their special teams, making sure new special teams coordinator Brian Mason has experienced pieces to deploy in his first season in the NFL.

Indianapolis is re-signing veteran gunner Tony Brown to a one-year deal worth up to $1.2 million that includes $500,000 guaranteed, according to a report by ESPN.

Brown, a cornerback, played just nine snaps on defense, coming away with one sack.

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Tony Brown (38) and Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Eric Johnson II (93) celebrate a fumble recovery Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, during a game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

But he was valuable on special teams, playing 303 snaps and making six tackles while lining up as the gunner opposite wide receiver Ashton Dulin, as well as taking the primary role of gunner when Dulin was out with a foot injury.

Brown’s signing likely doesn’t affect the team’s plans to replenish the depth at cornerback, considering how little he played defensively last season.

Indianapolis still has a significant need at the position after trading veteran Stephon Gilmore (1,063 snaps) to the Cowboys for a fifth-round pick and letting fellow veteran Brandon Facyson (455 snaps) sign with the Raiders.

With those two players headed out of Indianapolis, the Colts have just three cornerbacks who saw significant playing time on defense last season — Kenny Moore II (773), Isaiah Rodgers (430) and Dallis Flowers (174).

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There are 53 players on an active NFL roster. Obviously, every player that a team signs isn't going to be a star that will have a major impact on a team's playoff chances. Brown played in all 16 games on special teams last year, and the 303 snaps that he played on those special teams was the 2nd-most of any player on the team. So no, Tony Brown won't be a Patrick Mahomes-like difference maker in 2023, but he earned every dollar that he was paid last year for his contributions ...... the same cannot be said for at least a few other players on the 2022 team.

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There are 53 players on an active NFL roster. Obviously, every player that a team signs isn't going to be a star that will have a major impact on a team's playoff chances. Brown played in all 16 games on special teams last year, and the 303 snaps that he played on those special teams was the 2nd-most of any player on the team. So no, Tony Brown won't be a Patrick Mahomes-like difference maker in 2023, but he earned every dollar that he was paid last year for his contributions ...... the same cannot be said for at least a few other players on the 2022 team.

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This post was inspired by some jack-off who posted on one of the Colts' Facebook sites, who proclaimed, ) "We've re-signed Tony Brown ...... we're going to the Super Bowl."


Shit like that is about as funny as why the chicken crossed the road.

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