Brown’s 2020 season ended in November with a dislocated elbow, but before that, and in his previous seasons, the 2017 fifth-round pick out of UCLA had established himself as a top-tier linebacker in coverage, which is an obviously important skill set in today’s NFL. Brown allowed three touchdowns to just one interception in 2020, as well as 37 catches on 53 targets for 328 yards, 204 yards after the catch, and an opponent passer rating of 97.1, but the Titans also had a negligible pass rush and questions in the secondary last season. The former issue should improve exponentially with the additions of edge-rushers Bud Dupree and Denico Autry.
More likely for the Titans, who re-signed Brown to a one-year, $5.25 million contract on Wednesday, is that they’re underpaying for the guy who allowed no touchdowns and had two interceptions in his previous two seasons. Brown is also capable of getting pressure on opposing quarterbacks, and he’s also underrated as a run defender, blowing up run fits with his speed and energy.