Earnest Brown IV
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Experience: 3 years
Height: 6-5
Age: 27
Weight: 270 lbs
College: Northwestern
Defense
Days
| G | Total | Solo | AST | SCK | SFTY | PDEF | INT | TDS | YDS | AVG | LNG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Days (not Mon or Sun) | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Months
| G | Total | Solo | AST | SCK | SFTY | PDEF | INT | TDS | YDS | AVG | LNG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Opponents by Group
| G | Total | Solo | AST | SCK | SFTY | PDEF | INT | TDS | YDS | AVG | LNG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs AFC Teams | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Outside Own Division | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Opponents by Team
| G | Total | Solo | AST | SCK | SFTY | PDEF | INT | TDS | YDS | AVG | LNG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Broncos | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Las Vegas Raiders | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Outcomes
| G | Total | Solo | AST | SCK | SFTY | PDEF | INT | TDS | YDS | AVG | LNG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Losses | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Stadiums
| G | Total | Solo | AST | SCK | SFTY | PDEF | INT | TDS | YDS | AVG | LNG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SoFi Stadium | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Empower Field at Mile High | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Biography
PRO: The Titans signed Earnest Brown IV during the 2026 offseason to add depth to the defensive front. The Aubrey, Texas native was originally drafted by the L.A. Rams in 2021 and appeared in 12 games with three starts for the club. The 6-foot-5-inch, 270-pounder has also spent time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:Â
• In 2022, Brown IV appeared in five games with three starts and registered a career-high five tackles against Seattle.
• Brown IV spent the 2021 season on the Rams' practice squad during the team's run to Super Bowl LVI.
CAREER TRANSACTIONS:
• The Aubrey, Texas, native was originally selected by the L.A. Rams in the fifth round (174th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft.
• Waived by the Rams on Aug. 31, 2021 and signed to the team's practice squad the next day.
• Signed by the Rams to a future's contract on Feb. 15, 2022.
• Waived by the Rams on Aug. 30, 2022 and signed to the team's practice squad the next day.
• Activated from the Rams' practice squad to the active roster via standard elevation on Dec. 8, 2022.
• Activated from the Rams' practice squad to the active roster via standard elevation on Dec. 19, 2022.
• Signed to the Rams' active roster from the practice squad on Dec. 24, 2022.
• Waived by the Rams on Jan. 8, 2024 and signed to the team's practice squad the next day.
• Waived from the Rams' practice squad on Jan. 22, 2024.
• Signed by the San Francisco 49ers to future's contract on Feb. 15, 2024.
• Waived by the 49ers on May 14, 2024.
• Signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a free agent on May 22, 2024.
• Waived by the Buccaneers on Dec. 27, 2024 and signed to the team's practice squad four days later.
• Signed by the Dallas Cowboys to their active roster from the Buccaneers' practice squad on Jan. 1, 2025.
• Waived by the Cowboys on Aug. 26, 2025 and signed to the team's practice squad a day later.
• Waived by the Cowboys from the team's practice squad on Jan. 12, 2026.
• Signed by the Titans to a future's contract on Feb. 17, 2026.
SEASON RECAPS:
2025 (0/0 - Dallas): Spent the entire season on the Cowboys' practice squad.
2024 (3/0 - Tampa Bay; 0/0 - Dallas): Â Played as a reserve in three games with the Buccaneers and did not record any statistics. Was placed on injured reserve at the start of the season and missed six games. Was inactive for seven games. Was signed by the Cowboys in the final week of the season and was inactive for the regular season finale.
2023 (7/0 - L.A. Rams): Â Appeared in seven games for the Rams and registered five tackles. Was inactive for nine games and did not play in another contest.
2022 (5/3 - L.A. Rams): Â Appeared in five games with three starts and tallied nine tackles, including a stop for a loss. Was on the Rams' practice squad for 12 games. Made his NFL debut against Las Vegas (12/8).Â
• Against Denver (12/25), made his first career start.
• At Settle (1/8), started and tallied a career-high five tackles.
2021 (0/0, 0/0 - L.A. Rams): Â Spent the season on the Rams' practice squad.
COLLEGE:Â
• Appeared in 39 games over four seasons at Northwestern and recorded 66 tackles, seven sacks, nine passes defensed, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery returned for a touchdown.
• As a senior (2020), played in nine games and logged 32 tackles, a sack, four passes defensed, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.
• As a junior (2019), saw action in six games and tallied 15 tackles.
• As a sophomore (2018), appeared in 14 games and registered 22 tackles, including 7.5 tackles for loss and four sacks. Recorded his first-career fumble recovery and returned it for a 10-yard touchdown.
• As a freshman (2017), was one of 13 true freshman players to see game action. Appeared in 11 contests as a backup defensive end and recorded a tackle.
PERSONAL:Â
• Attended Billy Ryan (Texas) High School where he led the team to the Class 5A state semifinals as a senior.
• Was named 2016 Texas District 5/6A Defensive Player of the Year as well as Scout All-Midlands first-team defense and a two-time honorable mention all-state.
• Was a captain on the Raiders varsity basketball team.
• Competed in shot put and discus in track and field.
• Has an older brother and an older sister.
• Follow Brown on Instagram at @bigearniv90.
• Born Earnest Brown IV on Jan. 8, 1999 in Walnut Creek, Calif.