Wide receiver Noah Brown went down with an injury on the final day of last week’s minicamp for the Washington Commanders, yet head coach Dan Quinn offered no update on Brown’s condition. During his final press briefing before training camp next month, Quinn said Brown was scheduled for an MRI that day (Friday), but there have been no updates on Brown.
Washington doesn’t owe it to anyone to report injuries during the offseason. Considering the medical cart came onto the field for Brown, many assumed it was a serious injury, at least initially. However, things may not be as bad as they appeared.
On the latest edition of the “John Keim Report” podcast, Keim said, “I don’t believe it’s anything serious.” It’s important to note that Keim said he did not have any specific news on the injury, and that it was only his belief that it was not serious. It was not a report from Keim. You can listen here, where Keim discusses Brown at around the two-minute mark.
While Keim was unclear about Brown’s status, the veteran wideout may have given a clue on his personal Instagram page. Brown shared a graphic for a football event in his hometown.
One would have to think that if Brown were seriously injured, he would not be participating in this event. Of course, it doesn’t reveal Brown’s participation level. This could mean nothing, but if you consider this and what Keim said, the Commanders may have dodged a bullet.
Brown was Washington’s second-leading receiver last year before he injured his kidney in Week 13 and missed the remainder of the season. The Commanders re-signed him to a one-year contract this offseason to serve as receiver depth behind Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel.
We’ll continue to follow Brown’s status, but we may have to wait until training camp.
