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Iowa football DB Tyler Brown sidelined with muscle strain in camp

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 7:40 PM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Iowa football DB Tyler Brown sidelined with muscle strain in camp
Summary

Tyler Brown, a transfer defensive back for Iowa football from James Madison, is currently sidelined with a muscle strain during practice camp. Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz confirmed Brown's absence at a press conference, mentioning it has allowed other players, like Anthony Hawkins, to gain more experience in his position. Brown had a strong performance at James Madison last season, starting all 14 games and earning honors as an All-Sun Belt defensive back. Iowa is seeking to fill the void left by their two departing starting safeties. The team continues to evaluate players in the secondary, looking for competition among several roster members.

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  • •Tyler Brown is sidelined with a muscle strain during Iowa camp.
  • •Brown transferred from James Madison and started all 14 games in 2025.
  • •The Hawkeyes are replacing departing starting safeties.
  • •Iowa's secondary includes returning players Deshaun Lee and Zach Lutmer.
  • •Competition for spots in the secondary is ongoing as camp progresses.
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  • 7:40 PMYahoo Sports — Iowa football reveals transfer DB is sidelined with muscle strain
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One of Iowa football's transfer additions has been sidelined with a muscle strain throughout the early portion of Hawkeyes camp.

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