TE · IND · 32 yrs · exp 9 · Oregon
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The Colts have finalized their 53-player roster, with quarterback Easton Stick being among the notable cuts. Several other players were released, while D.J. Montgomery and Coleman Owen were placed on season-ending injured reserve
The Colts signed free agent tight end Pharaoh Brown on Thursday, the team announced. In a corresponding move, the Colts placed tight end Sean McKeon on injured reserve. McKeon, who has an undisclosed injury, will finish the season on injured reserve unless he reaches an injury settlement with the Colts. Brown returns to Indianapolis after spending time with the team in 2023. He played for the Cardinals in 2025, appearing in seven games with two starts. Brown caught two passes for 1 yard, while seeing action on 59 offensive snaps and 77 on special teams. Brown has also spent time with the Dolphins (2025), Seahawks (2024), Patriots (2023), Colts (2023), Browns (2018-20, 2022), Texans (2020-22) and Raiders (2017-18). He has appeared in 94 career games with 56 starts, totaling 74 receptions for 752 yards and three touchdowns
The Indianapolis Colts have signed free agent tight end Pharaoh Brown
After a season-ending injury to tight end Julian Hill during a practice earlier this offseason, the New England Patriots became suddenly thin at the position without the new free-agent signing’s presence as a blocker. So much so that head coach Mike Vrabel acknowledged that’s a spot the team may need to bolster. “I think just from a numbers standpoint in camp, I think that’s somewhere we’ll probably have to evaluate the numbers,” Vrabel said during mandatory minicamp . “There are 90 guys, 91 guys on every team. So, we’ll just have to take a look at that, but I would say that’s probably somewhere we would have to address.” Minicamp ended on June 11, and with training camp now three weeks away, no move has been made yet. Some remaining free agents that fit Hill’s archetype are Will Dissly , Nick Vannett and Pharaoh Brown , who spent the 2023 season with the Patriots as a late-summer addition. Nonetheless, there’s a glaring need for reinforcement. Hill was brought in following the Austin Hooper departure to the Atlanta Falcons . Hooper was a short-to-intermediate receiving threat behind veteran Hunter Henry and was also a competent blocker. The 25-year-old Hill has the tools to fill a similar kind of role. He offers reliable blocking at the position, and Patriots executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf also showed confidence in him as a receiver. “Really kind of improved each year that he’s been in it,” Wolf said earlier this offseason. “And you know, we think there’s probably still some meat on the bone in the passing game as well for him, but certainly a physical tough guy at the point of attack.” But now, without Hill, New England may not have an immediate replacement available on its current roster. As of now, third-round NFL Draft selection Eli Raridon is the closest option to that versatile role; however, as a developmental prospect, he may need time to grow into it. Raridon struggled to find consistent playing time during his first two seasons at Notre Dame, nursing two torn ACLs on the same knee. It wasn’t until his senior season in 2025 that he found his footing, catching 32 passes for 482 yards. The rookie’s combination of size and athleticism is what makes Raridon such an intriguing tight end. At 6-foot-6 and 245 pounds with a 36-inch vertical leap, he has the traits to become a vertical threat up the seam and a reliable red-zone target for quarterback Drake Maye . Because of his natural ability as a pass catcher, it’s easy to envision Maye connecting with Raridon throughout 2026. Still, he’ll need to make considerable improvements as a blocker to prove he can assume a role similar to what Hill would’ve provided. Raridon is a willing blocker but needs to further develop his play strength and refine his technique. It’s not guaranteed that Raridon progresses enough to reliably fill a hybrid role as a blocker and receiver by the beginning of the season, and he may just start as a weapon for Maye. Adding another body provides insurance and stability; otherwise, the Patriots are relying on a largely inexperienced group. Jack Westover leads the group behind Henry in experience, entering his third season in the league and with the team. The 27-year-old was New England’s fullback in 2025, blocking out of the backfield, but has struggled blocking as an in-line Y-tight end. Westover is then followed by 2025 undrafted free agent C.J. Dippre, Raridon, and UDFA Tanner Arkin from Illinois. At 6-foot-4 and 262 pounds, Arkin has the physical tools and power to assume that duty. That said, he hasn’t had the opportunity to showcase that ability in the NFL with pads on yet. During minicamp, Henry spoke on Arkin’s development in the spring, saying that the rookie has been taking advantage of his opportunities and is someone who’s continued to improve. Vrabel also spoke similarly of Raridon at the time. “Willing, conscientious, wants to learn,” Vrabel said at minicamp of Raridon’s progress. “I think there [... truncated ...]
The Patriots are looking to add veteran depth at tight end following the season-ending loss of Julian Hill. Hunter Henry is entering the final year of his contract, and rookie Eli Raridon is an unknown quantity. Potential free-agent targets include Pharaoh Brown and Will Dissly, while Colby Parkinson and Tyler Higbee could be trade targets. The team also needs to consider developmental players like C.J. Dippre, Tanner Arkin, and Peter Manuma for roster spots
There is a familiar term in the gaming world for characters or strategy with high offensive power and low defense power called “glass cannons”. In NFL terms, it’s a player who is incredibly productive on the field, but is rarely fully healthy due to injuries. The Texans have several glass cannons on offense. Namely, Tank Dell and Brevin Jordan. The latter is the subject of today’s article; the criticism and potential entering his fifth season in Houston. The former University of Miami tight end was drafted in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft. At the time, Jordan was slotted in behind veteran Pharaoh Brown and two under-achieving third rounders in Jordan Akins and Kahale Warring . There was both the opportunity to start right away and significant competition for snaps at the position. Jordan ’s rookie season started slow as he was a healthy scratch, but once he took the field he immediately impacted the offense. In nine games, he recorded a career high 20 receptions and three touchdowns. Since his rookie year, the issue has been two fold. First, finding a consistent, legitimate role for Jordan. The second is getting him on the field healthy. He has yet to play a full 17-game season. He’s only started 12 games and the most receptions he’s put tighter was his rookie season with 20. That track record lags behind the leash he’s been given in the Texans organization. Far more productive players have been given far less time to develop as Jordan has. Now with his fifth season in front of him and entering the final year of his contract, this is easily the most critical season in his career. Jordan has given the Texans enough moments over the years for the coaching staff to believe he has more to given when fully healthy. The fact of the matter is that Jordan hasn’t played meaningful football since 2023… and he only played 25% of all offensive snaps. That was under a different offensive coordinator and frankly under a different C.J. Stroud . Additionally, what is going to be Jordan’s role on offense? Dalton Schultz is your pass-catching TE1. Foster Moreau is the grizzled veteran blocking tight end. Cade Stover is the utility belt, potential full back. Marlin Klein is the young buck slated to be the blocking tight end of the future. That leaves a small sliver of opportunity for Jordan to carve a role. His 2023 stat line positions him well in the offense. As a primarily inline blocker, he can be used in the play action passing game as well as supporting the run. His speed and raw athleticism will create positional mismatches for the defense. If opposing defenses use a defensive back to cover him, then the Texans will opt to run the ball against a weaker box. If they heavy-up to stop the run, he is faster than most linebackers in the league. The below chart illustrates his capability to make an impact over the middle of the field. Provided by PFF, the majority of Jordan’s catches and targets in 2023 occurred within 10 yards of the line of scrimmage. Even though his speed was a defining factor in his play, it was only used to get first down and to the sideline. Additional film from his 2023 season helps display the way Jordan was used. #9 on your screen and potentially #4 on your depth chart, Jordan is a versatile chess piece in the Texans offense. The Texans liked to stick Brevin in this extended tight end position. It expands the defensive end away from the line of scrimmage while also brings in a secondary player to protect against the run. The quasi-slot role limits combines the support of the run game and threat of the play action pass. This position creates a fantastic angle for Jordan to block down on the defensive end. It also encourages the defense to utilize a defensive back instead of a linebacker as J This play from 2023 exhibits the impact Brevin’s speed has on a defense. From the tight end position, he’s able to be at the exact same distance downfield as WR Nico Collins , which forces both safeties to crash. [... truncated ...]
TEAM TALK Photos: Official headshots – Meet the 2026 New England Patriots. Player Challenge: Catch a balloon before it deflates. (1 min. video) LOCAL LINKS Khari Thompson ’s 2026 position preview: Quarterbacks edition . ‘With a bigger, stronger, more experienced Drake Maye under center, the Patriots are in position to score plenty of points.’ Mark Morse continues his off-season look at the roster heading into Training Camp: Wide Receivers . Plus, a few comments on the Gabe Jacas mess. Alex Barth identifies five positions where the Patriots could add to their current roster : TE, IOL, LB, CB, P – plus one they may not add: Edge rusher. /Click for the commentary . Taylor Kyles takes a second crack at projecting the Patriots’ 53-man roster after minicamps and OTAs. Alex Barth notes TE Pharaoh Brown says he’d be interested in returning to the Pats, who could use a TE. Jennifer Streeter says first round pick Caleb Lomu was a minicamp breakout player but still has ways to go before becoming an every-down player in the NFL. Alex Barth explains how the Patriots’ pass rush depth is already being tested. Mark Daniels notes undrafted edge rusher Xavier Holmes shocked position coach Mike Smith so much that the team ended up signing the first-year player to its 90-man roster. Karen Guregian hears from safeties coach Scott Booker on why he thinks second-year safety Craig Woodson will really soar riding shotgun with Kevin Byard. ‘Byard brings something different to the table.’ Ethan Hurwitz reports the Patriots hosted All-UFL lineman Gottlieb Ayedze for a workout, continuing the team’s efforts to get better at the offensive tackle position. Jennifer Streeter thumbnails 3 Patriots who may have lost their jobs at minicamp, including veteran defenders Harold Landry and Robert Spillane . Mark Daniels spotlights linebackers coach Vinny DePalma . Hired by Jerod Mayo and the only defensive assistant retained by Mike Vrabel, the former BC linebacker is rising in the ranks. Justin Leger relays Albert Breer who explains why a Christian Gonzalez extension may have to wait until Seahawks CB Devon Witherspoon inks his new deal. Khari Thompson notes Tom Brady and Bridget Moynahan ’s son Jack graduated high school, receiving warm wishes from both. /Jack was born August of 2007. Media thought Brady was losing his focus . Ha! Rick Sobey has the story of special teams legend Matthew Slater helping to tackle anti-violence campaign. NATIONAL NEWS Albert Breer (SI) NFL Notes: Two key questions as Brendan Sorsby plans to enter the NFL; Plus, James Pearce Jr.’s return, the Jets’ offensive line and more. Garrett Podell (CBS Sports) Breaking down every team’s offseason spending and most expensive free agent. Patriots 8th. /Click for the breakdown . Eva Geitheim (SI) Breakout candidates for every NFL team in 2026. Patriots: RB TreVeyon Henderson . Zachary Pereles (CBS Sports) Ranking top 10 backup QB situations in 2026. No. 1 Mac Jones . No Pats. Tyler Sullivan (CBS Sports) Bust alert: Eight players running out of time to prove themselves entering 2026 season. /Debatable list. No Pats . Eva Geitheim (SI) Seven NFL records that could be broken soon. Matthew Stafford is now just seven fourth quarter comebacks away from tying Tom Brady’s all-time record of 46. Around the NFL (NFL.com) Comeback you’d like to see in 2026? Tom Brady, Randy Moss included. Anthony Olivieri (ESPN) Kraft, Pats file complaint against Foxborough over license fees. /Foxborough is always trying to squeeze as much money as they can from the Krafts and the Patriots . Jeff Legwold (ESPN) Did Broncos start dead money NFL salary cap trend by cutting Russell Wilson ?
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