Eagles' Sydney Brown: Cleared to play against Washington
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Brown (concussion) is active for Sunday's game against the Commanders.
Brown was diagnosed with a concussion during the Eagles' Week 15 win over the Steelers. He started the week out with a DNP on Wednesday, but he managed to increase his practice participation that culminated in a full practice Friday. Brown has done enough to clear the league's five-step concussion protocols and will suit up in Sunday's NFC East showdown.
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Eagles' Sydney Brown: Done for rest of Sunday
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Brown (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's contest against the Steelers, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.
Brown suffered a blow to the head on the game's opening play and was evaluated for a concussion. It's unclear whether he was diagnosed with a concussion, but his day has come to an end regardless. Brown's impact is primarily on special teams, so his absence won't cause any major issues for Philadelphia's defense.
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Eagles' Sydney Brown: Exits game versus Steelers
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Brown exited Sunday's game versus the Steelers and is being evaluated for a concussion.
Brown is now questionable to return after leaving the game early in the first quarter. If he ends up being unable to return, Tristin McCollum should see an uptick in playing time.
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Eagles' Sydney Brown: Good to go Week 15
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Brown (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's battle against Pittsburgh.
Brown didn't play this past Sunday against Carolina, but he appears set to return against the Steelers. The second-year safety began this week as a DNP, but he progressed to a limited practice Thursday before participating in full Friday. Brown has played primarily on special teams this season while logging just 26 defensive snaps over seven games.
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Eagles' Sydney Brown: Ruled out for Week 14
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Brown (knee) did not practice Friday and has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Tim McManus of ESPN.com reports.
Brown was unable to practice all week due to a knee injury, and his next opportunity to play will be Week 15 against the Steelers on Sunday, Dec. 15. Brown has mostly played on special teams this season, but with Reed Blankenship (concussion) also ruled out for Sunday's game, Tristin McCollum is in line to start at free safety alongside strong safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson.
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Eagles' Sydney Brown: Activated off PUP list
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The Eagles activated Brown (knee) from the reserve/PUP list Saturday, Andrew DiCecco of InsideTheBirds.com reports.
Brown opened the season on the reserve/PUP list while recovering from offseason surgery to repair an ACL injury in late January. His 21-day practice window opened Oct. 7, and after practicing as a full participant in all three sessions this week, he's set to make his regular-season debut Sunday against the Giants. Brown played in 14 regular-season games last year and finished with 45 tackles (32 solo), three pass breakups, one forced fumble and a pick-six.
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Eagles' Sydney Brown: Full participant in practice
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Brown (knee) was listed as a full practice participant on Wednesday's injury report.
Brown underwent surgery in January to repair a torn ACL, which caused him to start the 2024 regular season on injured reserve. The 2023 third-round pick appears to have benefited from the Eagles' Week 5 bye, as he was able to return to practice Wednesday without any limitations. Barring any setbacks, Brown should make his regular-season debut against Cleveland on Sunday.
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Eagles' Sydney Brown: Opening season on PUP list
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Brown (knee) will open the regular season on the reserve/PUP list, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Brown is still recovering from offseason surgery to repair an ACL injury and he'll now be forced to miss at least four games to open the season. The safety will be first eligible to return Week 5 versus the Browns on Oct. 13.
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Eagles' Sydney Brown: Will begin camp on PUP list
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Brown (knee) will be placed on the active/PUP list at the start of training camp, Jimmy Kempski of PhillyVoice.com reports.
This move isn't surprising, as Brown underwent surgery on his ACL in late January. It's not yet clear if the second-year safety will be ready for the start of the regular season, but he can be activated off the PUP list at any time in the preseason, at which point he'd be eligible to practice and participate in exhibition contests.
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Eagles' Sydney Brown: Finishes rookie year with one pick
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Brown (knee) finished his rookie season with 45 tackles, one forced fumble and one interception in 14 regular-season games.
Brown went through a mix of highs and lows after being selected 66th overall by the Eagles in April. He played a very minor role the first two games, then injured his hamstring in Week 3 and missed three contests. He returned as an important part of the Eagles' secondary, however, starting six of the team's final 11 games. He returned an interception for a touchdown in Week 17 but suffered a torn ACL in Week 18, an injury which could affect his availability for the start of next season.
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Eagles' Sydney Brown: Believed to have torn ACL
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Brown is believed to have suffered a torn ACL during Sunday's game against the Giants, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Brown will undergo testing Monday to confirm his diagnosis, but he'll presumably face a lengthy recovery timetable that will sideline him for the playoffs and potentially the start of the 2024 season. He had a promising rookie season in which he tallied 45 tackles (32 solo), an interception, a forced fumble, three pass defenses a touchdown over 14 games.
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Eagles' Sydney Brown: Philly adds in third round
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The Eagles selected Brown in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 66th overall.
Brown (5-foot-10, 211 pounds) is the identical twin of running back and former Illinois teammate Chase Brown, and like his brother, Sydney offers eye-catching athleticism on a sturdy frame. Brown's 4.47-second 40, 40.5-inch vertical and 130-inch broad jump are all excellent figures, and Brown was otherwise a standout producer in a smothering Illinois secondary. Brown needs to get his angles under control -- he seems to gun himself out of frame a good amount when crashing down for run support -- but if the Eagles can coach up Brown's tackling fundamentals, he should emerge as a viable starter.
