Indianapolis Colts release veteran tight end Pharoah Brown
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 5:36 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026

The Indianapolis Colts released veteran tight end Pharoah Brown on August 30, 2026, as part of the team's roster cutdown process. The organization currently intends to sign Brown to the practice squad if he clears waivers. Brown joined the team on August 6 and participated in all three preseason games, recording two catches for eight yards. The veteran has extensive NFL experience, having appeared in 94 career games with 56 starts across stints with several teams since 2017. He previously played for the Colts during the 2023 season and offers the team depth at the position along with special teams experience.
- •The Colts released Pharoah Brown during the final roster cutdown.
- •The team plans to move Brown to the practice squad.
- •Brown recorded two receptions for eight yards during the preseason.
- •The veteran has 94 career appearances dating back to 2017.
- 5:36 PMYahoo Sports — Colts releasing veteran TE, 'plan' to bring back on practice squad
"The Indianapolis Colts are releasing a veteran tight end and "plan" to bring him back on the practice squad.
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