Mike Brown: Everything you need to know

The Titans signed Brown (ankle) to a contract Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Brown appeared in nine regular-season games for the Titans in 2025 and had two stints on injured reserve due to knee and ankle injuries. He served almost exclusively on special teams and logged three solo tackles for Tennessee last year. Brown's addition gives the Patriots added depth in the secondary and another contributor on special teams.

The Titans placed Brown (ankle) on injured reserve Tuesday. Brown was injured in Sunday's Week 15 loss to the 49ers and will now miss the remainder of the 2025 season. The 26-year-old safety wraps up his campaign having appeared in nine games (zero starts) and finishes with three tackles (three solo) across four defensive snaps and another 191 on special teams. Brown is currently scheduled to be a restricted free agent during the offseason.

Brown (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the 49ers, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. Brown injured his ankle in the first half, and after being evaluated by medical staff, it's been determined that the injury is severe enough for him to miss the rest of Sunday's game. With Xavier Woods (hamstring) also ruled out, Kendell Brooks will continue to work in an expanded role at safety.