Mike Brown (born February 9, 1989) is the associate head coach and

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for the

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. He was previously the Running Backs coach for the

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and a former wide receiver and punt returner who played in the

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. He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2012. He played college football at

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, where he played

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. He played football at Monticello High School.

Professional career

Jacksonville Jaguars

Brown signed with the

following the 2012 NFL draft as a rookie free agent. Brown was originally invited to a workout with the Jaguars, and after an impressive showing, he was offered a contract. He spent most of the 2012 season on the team's practice squad before being promoted to the active roster on December 18. Brown scored his first career touchdown on a 29-yard reception from quarterback

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against the

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. He was released on November 28, 2014. He was signed to Jacksonville's practice squad on December 2, 2014.

Carolina Panthers

On January 15, 2015, Brown signed with the

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to a

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. On September 5, 2015, he was released by the Panthers.

Coaching career

Liberty

Brown first joined the coaching staff at his alma mater

as the Running Backs coach.

Cincinnati

Brown joined the

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for the 2019 season as the Wide Receiver coach. After the 2021 season, Brown received the additional role of passing game coordinator after the promotion of

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to offensive coordinator.

References

External links

Carolina Panthers bioDelaware Fightin' Blue Hens bioJacksonville Jaguars bioLiberty Flames bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Brown, Mike 1989 births Living people Sportspeople from Charlottesville, Virginia Players of American football from Virginia Liberty Flames football players American football wide receivers American football quarterbacks American football return specialists Jacksonville Jaguars players Carolina Panthers players