Justin Brown (wide receiver)

Justin Brown (born March 10, 1991) is a wide receiver for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Before his 2013 draft selection by the Pittsburgh Steelers, he played college football at Oklahoma for his senior season after transferring from Penn State.[1] After being drafted, Brown was on the Steelers practice squad for his rookie season.[2] He played eight games during the 2014 season for a total of 12 passes for 94 yards and one lost fumble.[3] Following the 2014 NFL season, Brown was waived by the Steelers. On February 3, 2015, the Buffalo Bills claimed Brown off waivers.[4] On August 9, 2015, Brown was waived/injured by the Bills. On August 13, 2015, he reached an injury settlement with the Bills and was released.

Justin Brown
No. 81 – Toronto Argonauts
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1991-03-10) March 10, 1991
Cheltenham, Pennsylvania
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:209 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school:Concord
(Wilmington, Delaware)
College:Oklahoma
NFL Draft:2013 / Round: 6 / Pick: 186
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:12
Receiving yards:94
Receiving touchdowns:0
Player stats at NFL.com

On May 11, 2017, Brown signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League.

References
  1. "Steelers take Oklahoma WR Justin Brown in 6th round of the NFL draft". Foxnews.com. April 27, 2013. Retrieved April 27, 2013.
  2. Coolong, Neal (September 1, 2013). "Steelers retain eight on practice squad, leave Alameda Ta'amu and Terry Hawthorne off the list". Behind the Steel Curtain. SB Nation. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
  3. "Justin Brown". CBS Sports. Retrieved May 27, 2015.
  4. Vesey, Steve (February 3, 2015). "Bills claim WR Justin Brown". WIVB-TV. Retrieved May 26, 2015.


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