Tag: Trent Brown

Trent Brown offers insight into training before first season with Bengals

Some interesting comments from Trent Brown.

The Cincinnati Bengals didn’t bring in offensive tackle Trent Brown in free agency simply because he and Orlando Brown Jr. combine to make the NFL’s biggest tackle combo in front of Joe Burrow.

But it sure doesn’t hurt either.

That size has helped Brown become one of the league’s best pass protectors when he’s on the field and he’s working to amplify that during training this offseason.

“I’m a really natural pass protector. Naturally gifted and from playing basketball and other positions. Going back to when I was a rookie up to now, I’ve never been a guy that just gets beat. You can get that from my peers or the tape,” Brown said, according to Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com. “I was just fine-tuning. Making small tweaks here and there.”

Brown’s big hurdler over the last few years has been remaining healthy enough to stay on the field.

But it’s telling that the Bengals and/or Brown aren’t working overtime to change up his game. He’s here to protect Burrow and make sure the franchise quarterback can stay on the field, too.

The Bengals will likely draft for the long-term behind Brown early in the draft soon, but that ability as a pass protector makes him a lock to open the season as the starter.

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Andrew Whitworth loves Bengals’ Orlando Brown Jr. and Trent Brown combo

Count Andrew Whitworth as a fan of Bengals OTs Orlando Brown Jr. and Trent Brown.

The Cincinnati Bengals appear to have what is now the league’s biggest offensive tackle duo thanks to the combination of Orlando Brown Jr. and Trent Brown.

And one guy who knows a thing or two about big offensive tackles — Andrew Whitworth — likes what he sees.

Speaking this week, Whitworth reminsinced about his days when he paired with right tackle Willie Anderson for the Bengals.

“I love it. Got to be the biggest they’ve been since me and Willie were playing together my rookie year,” Whitworth said, according to Geoff Hobson of Begnals.com. “Two monsters out there. You won’t be able to see Joe (Burrow) back there.”

The obvious hurdle to this new offensive tackle duo reaching similar heights is likely Trent Brown’s availability (which would explain the contract details for what a prove-it deal is).

But getting the approval of someone like Whitworth? That means something for a line tasked with protecting a returning-from-injury Joe Burrow.

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Bengals made one of the best value moves of free agency Week 2

Big praise for a move the Bengals made in free agency.

After the Cincinnati Bengals went into the free agent pool to sign offensive tackle Trent Brown to a one-year contract, they earned a spot on Kristopher Knox’s best value moves of week two of free agency at Bleacher Report.

Here’s some of what Knox had to say about the move to sign Brown:

Like Tyron Smith, Brown is older and has a noteworthy recent injury history—he’s played 42 games over the past four seasons. He’s a dependable starter when healthy, though, and was responsible for only three sacks allowed in 11 games last season, according to Pro Football Focus.

Brown has experience playing multiple positions along the line, but he should immediately slot in at right tackle to replace Jonah Williams.

It’s still entirely possible the Bengals could go after more offensive line depth since Brown is on just a one-year contract, but he provides a good option to protect Joe Burrow for the time being after he suffered another long-term injury.

The move allows a player from the draft a year to develop with Brown to learn from and is likely a cheaper option than re-signing Williams, who signed with the Arizona Cardinals for two years and $30 million.

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Trent Brown contract details with Bengals revealed

The numbers on the Trent Brown-Bengals contract.

The details surrounding the contract for new Cincinnati Bengals right tackle Trent Brown have started to emerge.

Initially reported as a one-year deal, Brown gets $2 million guaranteed with minor workout bonuses and comes to a $4.4 million cap hit next season, according to OverTheCap.

That’s a prove-it deal for a veteran who has had attendance issues over the last few seasons. Overall, it knocks the Bengals out of the top 10 in terms of money invested in the offensive line (though this could rebound in a hurry with an early draft pick).

For context’s sake, former right tackle Jonah Williams is a $6.6 million cap hit for the Arizona Cardinals next season.

The contract leaves the Bengals with about $23.6 million in free cap space.

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Current Bengals helped recruit and sell team on Trent Brown in free agency

Former teammates of Trent Brown on the Bengals played a role in his coming to town.

The Cincinnati Bengals had some help in finding offensive tackle Trent Brown in free agency.

Namely, players who have brushed shoulders with Brown in the past weighed in on the potential signing for the Bengals.

Besides the endorsement from left tackle Orlando Brown Jr., former Patriots teammates like Ted Karras and Mike Gesicki played a role, as explained by Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com:

The endorsement of Orlando Brown Jr., as well as two Patriots teammates now Bengals (Karras and tight end Mike Gesicki), help sell them on signing Trent Brown.

What’s especially interesting is that Brown himself doesn’t have much of a direct connection like the others. But what he did do, though, was meet Trent Brown at a Pro Bowl and kept in touch — while studying his game.

“I did a deep dive into his game after we met at the (2019) Pro Bowl. He’s a big tackle. I’m a big tackle. I would watch him and try to add some of the things he did to my game,” Orlando said, via Hobson. “His footwork in the run game and angles he would take on his down blocks. I’ve got a ton of respect for his game and what he does fits right in with what we do. I always liked his approach to the really good ends, like Von Miller and, at that point, Khalil Mack.”

Orlando and Trent Browm combine for what is the league’s biggest tackle combo in front of Joe Burrow and the former studying the latter because they both check in at 6’8″ makes sense.

More importantly, it’s surely nice for Bengals fans to hear that after a tumultuous few seasons, Brown had endorsements from current players that played into the signing.

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Trent Brown helps create massive tackle duo in front of Joe Burrow

Trent Brown and Orlando Brown Jr. might be the biggest OT combo in the NFL.

The word massive gets thrown around a lot when it comes to the sport of pro football.

But it isn’t any sort of exaggeration when it comes to the Cincinnati Bengals.

In the wake of the Bengals signing Trent Brown in free agency to play right tackle, alongside left tackle Orlando Brown Jr., he forms one of the biggest — literally — tackle tandems in the NFL.

How big? Orlando Brown checks in at 6’8″ and 345 pounds. Trent Brown is even bigger at 6’8″ and 370 pounds.

Give or take a few, too, given how reported weights can vary over the course of one’s career or even time of year.

It’s all in an effort to get even bigger and more athletic in front of Joe Burrow, of course. Given the sheer numbers, call it mission accomplished:

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Former Patriots OT Trent Brown signs one-year deal with Bengals

Trent Brown will have a new home in Cincinnati

Former New England Patriots offensive tackle Trent Brown signed a one-year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals. The news was confirmed by the Bengals on Tuesday.

Brown was a fixture for the New England offensive line during his time with the organization. He played in 53 games and started in 49 of them over the course of two separate stints in New England. He was able to win a Super Bowl with New England in 2018.

The 2023 season was a difficult one for Brown, who played in 11 total games with eight starts. The lineman became disgruntled towards the end of the season, and he openly discussed his frustrations with the previous regime.

New England will now have to find a new left tackle, and they can do that via either free agency or the draft. A new start for both Brown and the Patriots organization may have been a smart move for both parties.

Instant analysis after Bengals sign OT Trent Brown in free agency

What the Trent Brown signing means for the Bengals.

The Cincinnati Bengals pivot out of the Jonah Williams era with free agent Trent Brown.

Cincinnati signed Brown to a one-year deal on Tuesday, locking down a veteran who has made a Pro Bowl (2019) and won a Super Bowl (LIII).

Brown, who turns 31 next month, arrives as the likely starter at right tackle for the Bengals next season, though his doing so is a nice short-term value because it doesn’t stop the team from selecting an offensive lineman in the opening round of the draft.

That’s a good angle for the team to take because while Brown is a quality starter, availability has been an issue. He appeared in just 11 games last year, starting eight. The year before that, 16 starts. From 2019-2021, he played no more than 11 games each season.

Still, that’s the type of give-and-take stuff a team will find at this stage of free agency at a premium position. The fact Brown has experience at both tackle spots is a bonus, though his struggles to stay on the field are a big reason one can’t rule out a Round 1 tackle.

If the main priority is to protect Joe Burrow, Brown should do it nicely:

There’s an obvious gamble with Brown, but it does follow the mold of recent prove-it deals that worked out at places like tight end.

In a perfect world, Brown can stay on the field and productive next season while the Bengals contend — and a rookie learns from the sideline.

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Bengals to sign OT Trent Brown to one-year deal

The Bengals sign an OT in free agency.

The Cincinnati Bengals have their Jonah Williams replacement via free agency, agreeing to a deal with offensive tackle Trent Brown.

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported the news as a one-year deal.

Late Monday night, a report revealed that Brown would be in town Tuesday to visit with the team. That on the heels of a confirmed visit from Mekhi Becton.

The Bengals were on a hunt to find a starting right tackle after Williams left to sign with the Cardinals and do so with Brown, the former Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champion. He’s had attendance issues over the last few years but been very good in pass protection.

Brown’s arrival doesn’t prevent the team from adding another tackle as early as Round 1 of the draft next month.

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Former Patriots OT Trent Brown is best available free agent, per ESPN

ESPN names former Patriots OT Trent Brown as the best available free agent

NFL free agency has officially been open for nearly a week, and as of right now, according to ESPN, former New England Patriots offensive tackle Trent Brown is the best available free agent.

Things didn’t end well with Brown in New England. He missed six games in total in 2023, including multiple games down the final stretch. The former Pro Bowl offensive lineman also took several digs at the previous regime.

Brown played like one of the best tackles in the league before he had a run of knee and ankle injuries. Even though things didn’t work out in New England, he could obviously serve as a huge boost elsewhere in another offense, assuming he’s able to stay healthy.

Brown was reportedly scheduled to travel to Cincinnati on Monday night to meet with the Bengals on Tuesday. The team is looking for a tackle to replace Jonah Williams, and a veteran like Brown would certainly fit the bill.

Brown would also fit the bill in New England for a Patriots team still looking for a replacement left tackle. There was hope that the coaching changes could potentially help mend bridges between the two sides.

But honestly, a fresh start for both Brown and the Patriots might ultimately be the better option.