Baron Browning

Baron Browning

25-Year-Old LinebackerLB
Arizona Cardinals
Questionable
Injury Neck
Est. Return 12/28/2024
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Browning was a solid contributor for Denver when he was on the field in 2023. Unfortunately, the 25-year-old linebacker only appeared in 10 contests due to a knee injury and concussion. Browning enters the 2024 campaign in the final year of his rookie deal, so he'll look to stay healthy and build upon his production thus far in his young career. In his 10 games last season, the Ohio State product proved to be an impact player, totaling 25 tackles, 4.5 sacks, two passes defensed and two forced fumbles. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a four-year, $4.78 million contract with Broncos in July of 2021. Traded to the Cardinals in November of 2024.
Questionable to return due to neck
LBArizona Cardinals
Neck
December 22, 2024
Browning suffered a neck injury in Sunday's outing against the Panthers and is questionable to return, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Browning went down with a neck injury in the second half of the game, and he's now at risk of being out for the rest of the matchup. Xavier Thomas will likely hop in at linebacker in his stead.
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
Snap Counts
Snap %
Arizona CardinalsCardinals 2024 LB Snap Distribution See more data like this | See last season's snap counts
#% of Team Snaps

78992%
222100%
65076%
15570%
20824%
3616%
20224%
00%
18121%
2913%
18021%
5826%
15718%
4621%
12715%
11150%
10012%
42%
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2024 Baron Browning Split Stats
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Baron Browning's measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
6' 3"
 
Weight
240 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.55 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.22 sec
 
Cone Drill
6.78 sec
 
Vertical Jump
40.0 in
 
Broad Jump
130 in
 
Bench Press
23 reps
 
Hand Length
9.88 in
 
Arm Length
33.50 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2023
2021
After recording 24 total tackles, five sacks, two passes defended and one interception across 14 games in 2022, Browning underwent arthroscopic surgery to repair a partially torn meniscus earlier this offseason. The 24-year-old linebacker was placed on the active/PUP list to start training camp, and it remains to be seen if he will be ready for the start of the 2023 campaign. When healthy, Browning will look to provide a boost to the Broncos' linebacker corps.
Browning was a five-star recruit out of high school and turned into a solid player at Ohio State, where he played 43 games. He didn't turn into a star, however, making just nine starts. Denver -- who took him 105th overall in the 2021 NFL Draft -- was likely keyed in on Browning due to his athleticism, though. Browning turned in a 4.55-second 40-yard dash at 245 pounds and notched a 40-inch vertical. He has all the tools to develop into an every-down linebacker in the NFL, and going to a team coached by Vic Fangio should help unlock those gifts.
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Dealt to Cardinals
LBArizona Cardinals
November 4, 2024
Denver traded Browning to Arizona on Monday in exchange for a 2025 sixth-round draft pick, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
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Activated off IR
LBDenver Broncos
Foot
October 17, 2024
The Broncos activated Browning (foot) from injured reserve ahead of Thursday's game against the Saints, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.
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Practice window opens
LBDenver Broncos
Foot
October 15, 2024
The Broncos designated Browning (foot) to return from injured reserve Tuesday, Susanna Weir of the team's official site reports.
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Lands on IR with foot injury
LBDenver Broncos
Foot
September 21, 2024
The Broncos placed Browning on injured reserve Saturday due to a foot injury, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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Won't play at Tampa Bay
LBDenver Broncos
Foot
September 20, 2024
Browning (foot) is listed as out for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
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Getting comparisons to future HOFer
LBDenver Broncos
November 11, 2023
Broncos safety Justin Simmons told reporters Saturday that Browning reminds him of Von Miller, noting that Browning "has that bend and he has that athleticism" to be one of the best pass rushers in the league, Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Browning made his 2023 debut in Week 7 against the Packers after he spent the offseason recovering from surgery to repair a partially torn meniscus. He showed off his talent in Week 8 against the Chiefs when he recorded four tackles and two sacks, including a strip-sack of Patrick Mahomes late in the second quarter, which teammate Zach Allen said after the game was "an incredible play." Browning will get his next chance to get to the quarterback Monday against Josh Allen and the Bills, a game when Miller will face his former team.
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