Jamon Brown (born March 15, 1993) is an American former professional

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player who was a

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in the

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(NFL). He played

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for the

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and was selected by the

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in the third round of the

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. He was also a member of the

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and

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College career

Brown was a starter for the Louisville Cardinals from 2014 to 2015.

Professional career

St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams

Brown was drafted by the

in the 3rd round, 72nd overall, in the

. He signed a rookie contract worth $2,496,158 over four years. On November 17, 2015, he was placed on

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due to a lower leg fracture. He then returned to play right guard for the Rams. In 2017, Brown opened the season as the starting right guard. He started all 16 games. On July 3, 2018, Brown was suspended the first two games of the 2018 season for violating the NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse. In his absence, Austin Blythe took over Brown's previous starting role at right guard, and kept the job upon Brown's return from suspension. On October 30, 2018, he was waived by the Rams.

New York Giants

On October 31, 2018, Brown was claimed off waivers by the

. He was named the Giants starting right guard in Week 10, and remained there the rest of the season.

Atlanta Falcons

On March 13, 2019, Brown signed a three-year, $18.75 million contract with the

. Brown competed with veteran James Carpenter and rookie Chris Lindstrom for a starting guard spot. He was named a backup guard to start the season, but was named the starting right guard prior to Week 2 following an injury to Lindstrom. He was benched in the final games of the season. Brown was released on August 24, 2020.

Chicago Bears

Brown was signed to the

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of the

on September 6, 2020.

Philadelphia Eagles

On September 15, 2020, Brown was signed by the

off the Bears practice squad. He started Week 6 at right guard as an injury replacement to Matt Pryor. He was released on October 21, but re-signed to the team's practice squad the following day. He was elevated to the active roster on October 22 for the team's week 7 game against the Giants, and reverted to the practice squad after the game. Brown was released on December 7 after violating team rules and being kicked out of the team's hotel prior to a game against the

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Personal life

Brown has a daughter named Micayla.

References

External links

Louisville Cardinals profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Brown, Jamon 1993 births Living people Players of American football from Louisville, Kentucky Fern Creek High School alumni American football offensive guards American football offensive tackles Louisville Cardinals football players St. Louis Rams players Los Angeles Rams players New York Giants players Atlanta Falcons players Chicago Bears players Philadelphia Eagles players