
#49 TE · Free Agent
Height
6'5"
Weight
246 lbs
Age
31
College
Oregon
Draft
Undrafted
Experience
8 yrs
TE Rank
#155 / 173
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | Rec | Yards | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 92 | 74 | 752 | 3 | |
| 2025 | ![]() | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | ![]() | 15 | 8 | 65 | 0 |
| 2023 | ![]() | 17 | 13 | 208 |
Length
1 year
Total Value
$1.3M
AAV
$1.3M/yr
The Pharaoh Brown signing at $1.3M represents a slight overpay for what amounts to a replacement-level tight end, earning a D+ CVI that reflects minimal value creation for any potential suitor. Brown's unproven production tier doesn't justify even this modest annual salary, as he's consistently functioned as a blocking specialist with negligible receiving impact throughout his journeyman career. At 30 years old, there's virtually no upside remaining in his developmental arc, making this purely a depth move with limited special teams value. The one-year structure does minimize long-term risk, but even at this price point, teams would be better served developing younger talent or finding more proven veterans in the bargain bin. This grade signals that Brown's market value has been overestimated, and whatever franchise signs him will likely be paying a premium for a player who offers little beyond basic roster filler at a position where impact players are readily available.
Pharaoh Brown's F grade as a free agent tight end marks the likely end of a career spent as a blocking specialist and depth option. Brown never developed into a receiving threat, which limited his value in an era where tight ends are expected to contribute in the passing game. His blocking was solid enough to keep him on rosters for several seasons, but that alone isn't enough to sustain an NFL career. The F grade reflects the lack of production that ultimately led to his current free agent status. Brown served a role during his time in the league, but teams have moved on to younger, more versatile options at the position. His NFL window appears to have closed.
Pharaoh Brown enters 2026 as an unrestricted free agent with modest career production across eight seasons, having accumulated only 74 receptions for 752 yards—numbers that suggest a depth tight end or reserve role player rather than a featured contributor. The lack of recent media coverage or trade interest indicates minimal organizational or fan attention, which itself is a neutral-to-negative indicator for a veteran at a skill position where elite performers dominate narrative space. His $1.3M contract valuation reflects his limited market value and suggests teams view him as a potential camp arm or practice squad candidate rather than a core roster piece. Without documented positive headlines, injury concerns, or meaningful on-field momentum heading into the offseason, Brown's reputation appears to have settled into journeyman territory with limited upside perception. At this stage of his career with no current team affiliation or standout accomplishments in recent seasons, his path to a 2026 roster spot likely depends on strong training camp performance rather than existing goodwill or market demand.
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| 2022 | ![]() | 16 | 12 | 117 | 0 |
| 2021 | ![]() | 15 | 23 | 171 | 0 |
| 2020 | ![]() | 13 | 14 | 163 | 2 |
| 2019 | ![]() | 9 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| 2017 | ![]() | 2 | — | — | — |
Updated Mar 19, 2026
Recent seasons are weighted more heavily in the overall performance grade.
F
2025
(50% weight)
F
2024
(30% weight)
D-
2023
(20% weight)