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|position=[[Safety ( |
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|birth_date={{birth date and age|1988|5|22|mf=y}} |
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|birth_place=[[Maywood, Illinois]], U.S. |
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'''Sergio Brown''' (born May 22, 1988) is an American former professional [[American football|football]] [[Safety ( |
'''Sergio Brown''' (born May 22, 1988) is an American former professional [[American football|football]] [[Safety (gridiron football position)|safety]] who played in the [[National Football League]] (NFL) for seven seasons. He played [[college football]] for the [[Notre Dame Fighting Irish football|Notre Dame Fighting Irish]], and was signed by the [[New England Patriots]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] after the [[2010 NFL Draft]]. He was also a member of the [[Indianapolis Colts]], [[Jacksonville Jaguars]], and [[Buffalo Bills]]. |
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Brown attended [[Proviso East High School]] in [[Maywood, Illinois]], where he played as a [[wide receiver]] and [[defensive end]]. Following high school, he chose to play college football for the [[University of Notre Dame]] after receiving scholarship offers from several major [[NCAA Division I|Division I]] programs. |
Brown attended [[Proviso East High School]] in [[Maywood, Illinois]], where he played as a [[wide receiver]] and [[defensive end]]. Following high school, he chose to play college football for the [[University of Notre Dame]] after receiving scholarship offers from several major [[NCAA Division I|Division I]] programs. Brown was a [[Substitution (sport)|reserve]] for his first two seasons before being named a starter in his junior year, where he appeared in 13 games including a victory against the [[Hawaii Rainbow Warriors football|Hawaii Rainbow Warriors]] in the [[2008 Hawaii Bowl]]. In his senior season, he led all [[NCAA Division I FBS independent schools|FBS Independent]] schools in forced fumbles. After going undrafted in the following year's draft, Brown signed with the Patriots in April 2010. He retired from professional football after the [[2016 NFL season]]. |
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In September 2023, Brown |
In September 2023, Brown was reported missing after his mother was found dead outside of her home; he was later located in [[Mexico]]. During the period of his disappearance, Brown posted several cryptic messages on social media. In October 2023, Brown was apprehended by Mexican authorities. He was later deported to the United States and arrested on charges of first-degree murder and concealing a homicide. |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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{{cite web|last=Murray|first=Troy|title=Illini track star Nick Brown perseveres amid tragedies|publisher=DailyIllini.com|date=December 5, 2006|url=http://media.www.dailyillini.com/media/storage/paper736/news/2006/12/05/Sports/Illini.Track.Star.Nick.Brown.Perseveres.Amid.Tragedies-2522019.shtml |accessdate=January 26, 2024|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927214242/http://media.www.dailyillini.com/media/storage/paper736/news/2006/12/05/Sports/Illini.Track.Star.Nick.Brown.Perseveres.Amid.Tragedies-2522019.shtml|archivedate=September 27, 2007}}</ref> |
{{cite web|last=Murray|first=Troy|title=Illini track star Nick Brown perseveres amid tragedies|publisher=DailyIllini.com|date=December 5, 2006|url=http://media.www.dailyillini.com/media/storage/paper736/news/2006/12/05/Sports/Illini.Track.Star.Nick.Brown.Perseveres.Amid.Tragedies-2522019.shtml |accessdate=January 26, 2024|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927214242/http://media.www.dailyillini.com/media/storage/paper736/news/2006/12/05/Sports/Illini.Track.Star.Nick.Brown.Perseveres.Amid.Tragedies-2522019.shtml|archivedate=September 27, 2007}}</ref> |
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Brown attended [[Proviso East High School]] in Maywood, where he starred in [[High school football|football]], [[ |
Brown attended [[Proviso East High School]] in Maywood, where he starred in [[High school football|football]], [[basketball]], and [[track and field]].<ref name="basketball">{{cite news |via=Newspapers.com|last1=Hansen |first1=Eric |page=C5|title=Irish |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-south-bend-tribune-irish/139614823/ |access-date=26 January 2024 |work=[[The South Bend Tribune]] |date=April 6, 2007}}</ref> He played [[wide receiver]], [[Safety (gridiron football position)|safety]], [[quarterback]], [[placekicker]], and [[Punter (gridiron football)|punter]] for Proviso alongside future professional basketball player [[Brian Carlwell]].<ref name="HS_positions">{{cite news |via=Newspapers.com|last1=Hansen |first1=Eric |title=Wade, Brown working toward roles |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-south-bend-tribune-wade-brown-worki/139609728/ |access-date=26 January 2024 |work=The South Bend Tribune |date=6 April 2007 |page=C1}}</ref><ref name="carlwell">{{cite news |last1=Vanderberg |first1=Brad |title=Pirates deliver knockout punch to Morton |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-life-pirates-deliver-knockout-punch/139628565/ |access-date=26 January 2024 |work=The Life |date=5 October 2005 |pages=38}}</ref> As a senior, he recorded eight touchdowns as a receiver, five [[Interception#Gridiron football|interceptions]] for touchdown returns as a safety, and was named a Second Team All-State defensive pick by the ''[[Chicago Tribune]]''.<ref name="40_time">{{cite news |last1=Wieneke |first1=Bob |title=Brown runs in to ND plans |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-south-bend-tribune-brown-runs-in-to/139633545/ |access-date=26 January 2024 |work=[[The South Bend Tribune]] |date=2 October 2005 |pages=SS4}}</ref><ref name="allstate">{{cite news |title=The 2005 Tribune All-state football team |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/high-school/ct-spt-2005-prep-foot-all-state-team-htmlstory.html |access-date=26 January 2024 |work=[[Chicago Tribune]] |date=21 June 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220407200011/https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/high-school/ct-spt-2005-prep-foot-all-state-team-htmlstory.html |archive-date=April 7, 2022}}</ref> |
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Brown was also a standout track and field athlete. In his senior year, he was a state qualifier in the [[long jump]], achieving a career-best leap of 21 feet, 9 inches and recorded a 4.38 second [[40-yard dash]].<ref name="40_time" /><ref>{{cite news |title=Sports - High School |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/chicago-tribune-sergio-brown-long-jump/139626862/ |access-date=26 January 2024 |work=Chicago Tribune |date=21 May 2005 |pages=3–8}}</ref> |
Brown was also a standout track and field athlete. In his senior year, he was a state qualifier in the [[long jump]], achieving a career-best leap of 21 feet, 9 inches and recorded a 4.38 second [[40-yard dash]].<ref name="40_time" /><ref>{{cite news |title=Sports - High School |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/chicago-tribune-sergio-brown-long-jump/139626862/ |access-date=26 January 2024 |work=Chicago Tribune |date=21 May 2005 |pages=3–8}}</ref> |
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===Freshman season (2006)=== |
===Freshman season (2006)=== |
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{{see also|2006 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team}} |
{{see also|2006 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team}} |
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As a [[ |
As a [[true freshman]] at Notre Dame, Brown played in eleven of twelve games as a substitute [[Safety (gridiron football position)|strong safety]] and [[Gunner (American football)|gunner]].<ref name="nd_stats">{{cite web |title=Sergio Brown College Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/sergio-brown-1.html |website=sports-reference.com |access-date=27 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170725045605/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/sergio-brown-1.html |archive-date=July 25, 2017}}</ref> For the 2006 season, he recorded a total of three solo [[Tackle (football move)#Gridiron football|tackles]] and one assisted tackle over three games against [[Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football|Georgia Tech]], [[Stanford Cardinal football|Stanford]], and [[Air Force Falcons football|Air Force]].<ref name="2006_stats">{{cite web |title=Sergio Brown College Gamelog - 2006 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/sergio-brown-1/gamelog/2006/ |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |access-date=27 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170725045607/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/sergio-brown-1/gamelog/2006/ |archive-date=July 25, 2017 |language=en}}</ref> |
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===Sophomore season (2007)=== |
===Sophomore season (2007)=== |
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{{see also|2007 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team}} |
{{see also|2007 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team}} |
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As a sophomore, Brown remained a substitute, playing in nine games as the team finished with a record low 3-9 [[ |
As a sophomore, Brown remained a substitute, playing in nine games as the team finished with a record low 3-9 [[win–loss record]].<ref name="ESPN AF recap">{{cite news | url=http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=273140087 | title=Air Force 41, Notre Dame 24 – Fighting Irish suffer school-record ninth loss this season |publisher=ESPN | date=November 11, 2007 | access-date=January 26, 2024| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20071113165258/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=273140087| archive-date=November 13, 2007 | url-status= live}}</ref> He recorded four solo and three assisted tackles for a total of seven over six games against [[Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football|Georgia Tech]], [[Penn State Nittany Lions football|Penn State]], [[Purdue Boilermakers football|Purdue]], [[UCLA Bruins football|UCLA]], [[Boston College Eagles football|Boston College]], and [[USC Trojans football|USC]].<ref name="2007_stats">{{cite web |title=Sergio Brown College Gamelog - 2007 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/sergio-brown-1/gamelog/2007/ |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |access-date=27 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170725045608/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/sergio-brown-1/gamelog/2007/ |archive-date=July 25, 2017 |language=en}}</ref> |
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===Junior season (2008)=== |
===Junior season (2008)=== |
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Brown was promoted to starting [[Nickelback (American football)|nickel back]] safety in his junior season, and played in all twelve regular season games. In his first career start against [[San Diego State Aztecs football|San Diego State]], Brown made a season-high six total tackles and deflected two passes in a 21-13 victory.<ref name="sdsu_nd">{{cite web |title=San Diego State at Notre Dame Box Score, September 6, 2008 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2008-09-06-notre-dame.html |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |access-date=27 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170722101742/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2008-09-06-notre-dame.html |archive-date=July 22, 2017 |language=en}}</ref> The Fighting Irish improved their record from the previous year, finishing with a balanced 6-6 record. This performance secured them an invitation to play in the [[2008 Hawaii Bowl]], where they achieved a decisive 49-21 victory over the [[Hawaii Rainbow Warriors football|Hawaii Rainbow Warriors]]. During the game, Brown contributed with six individual tackles, one pass deflection, and a blocked punt.<ref name="hawaii_bowl">{{cite web |title=Notre Dame 49-21 Hawai'i (Dec 24, 2008) Play-by-Play |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/playbyplay/_/gameId/283590087 |website=ESPN |access-date=27 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127023107/https://www.espn.com/college-football/playbyplay/_/gameId/283590087 |archive-date=27 January 2024 |language=en}}</ref> |
Brown was promoted to starting [[Nickelback (American football)|nickel back]] safety in his junior season, and played in all twelve regular season games. In his first career start against [[San Diego State Aztecs football|San Diego State]], Brown made a season-high six total tackles and deflected two passes in a 21-13 victory.<ref name="sdsu_nd">{{cite web |title=San Diego State at Notre Dame Box Score, September 6, 2008 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2008-09-06-notre-dame.html |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |access-date=27 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170722101742/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2008-09-06-notre-dame.html |archive-date=July 22, 2017 |language=en}}</ref> The Fighting Irish improved their record from the previous year, finishing with a balanced 6-6 record. This performance secured them an invitation to play in the [[2008 Hawaii Bowl]], where they achieved a decisive 49-21 victory over the [[Hawaii Rainbow Warriors football|Hawaii Rainbow Warriors]]. During the game, Brown contributed with six individual tackles, one pass deflection, and a blocked punt.<ref name="hawaii_bowl">{{cite web |title=Notre Dame 49-21 Hawai'i (Dec 24, 2008) Play-by-Play |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/playbyplay/_/gameId/283590087 |website=ESPN |access-date=27 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127023107/https://www.espn.com/college-football/playbyplay/_/gameId/283590087 |archive-date=27 January 2024 |language=en}}</ref> |
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Over thirteen games, Brown logged 21 solo and seven assisted tackles for a total of 28 tackles, averaging over 2 tackles per game.<ref name="indy">{{cite news |last1=Johnson |first1=Alec |title=Colts Safety Sergio Brown Makes Most of Opportunity |url=https://www.indianapolismonthly.com/arts-and-culture/sports/underdog-story-colts-sergio-brown-makes-most-nfl-opportunity/ |access-date=27 January 2024 |work=Indianapolis Monthly |date=14 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231012180834/https://www.indianapolismonthly.com/arts-and-culture/sports/underdog-story-colts-sergio-brown-makes-most-nfl-opportunity |archive-date=October 12, 2023}}</ref><ref name="2008_stats">{{cite web |title=Sergio Brown College Gamelog - 2008 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/sergio-brown-1/gamelog/2008/ |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |access-date=27 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170725045610/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/sergio-brown-1/gamelog/2008/ |archive-date=July 25, 2017 |language=en}}</ref> He led |
Over thirteen games, Brown logged 21 solo and seven assisted tackles for a total of 28 tackles, averaging over 2 tackles per game.<ref name="indy">{{cite news |last1=Johnson |first1=Alec |title=Colts Safety Sergio Brown Makes Most of Opportunity |url=https://www.indianapolismonthly.com/arts-and-culture/sports/underdog-story-colts-sergio-brown-makes-most-nfl-opportunity/ |access-date=27 January 2024 |work=Indianapolis Monthly |date=14 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231012180834/https://www.indianapolismonthly.com/arts-and-culture/sports/underdog-story-colts-sergio-brown-makes-most-nfl-opportunity |archive-date=October 12, 2023}}</ref><ref name="2008_stats">{{cite web |title=Sergio Brown College Gamelog - 2008 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/sergio-brown-1/gamelog/2008/ |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |access-date=27 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170725045610/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/sergio-brown-1/gamelog/2008/ |archive-date=July 25, 2017 |language=en}}</ref> He led [[NCAA Division I FBS independent schools|FBS Independent]] schools in pass deflections, with six total for the 2008 season.<ref name="nd_stats" /> |
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===Senior season (2009)=== |
===Senior season (2009)=== |
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===New England Patriots=== |
===New England Patriots=== |
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====2010 season==== |
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Brown signed with the [[New England Patriots]] on April 25, 2010 as an [[Free agent|undrafted free agent]].<ref>{{cite news |via=Newspapers.com |last1=Hansen |first1=Eric |title=Looking beyond spring |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-south-bend-tribune-looking-beyond-sp/139652406/ |access-date=27 January 2024 |work=The South Bend Tribune |date=26 April 2010 |pages=C5}}</ref> He was waived during final cuts on September 4, 2010, but was re-signed to the team's [[practice squad]] two days later.<ref>{{cite news |via=Newspapers.com |last1=Manza Young |first1=Shalise |title=Patriots cut into LB depth |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-patriots-cut-into-lb-de/139652658/ |access-date=27 January 2024 |work=[[The Boston Globe]] |date=5 September 2010 |pages=D4}}</ref><ref name="walker">{{cite news |via=Newspapers.com |last1=Walker |first1=Monique |title=Revolving door slows as Patriots' roster takes shape |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-revolving-door-slows-as/139652710/ |access-date=27 January 2024 |work=The Boston Globe |date=6 September 2010 |pages=C8}}</ref> Following an injury to [[Jarrad Page]] and the release of running back [[Thomas Clayton (American football)|Thomas Clayton]], Brown was promoted to the [[Glossary of American football terms#53-man roster|53-man roster]] and signed a 4-year, $1.82 million contract with the Patriots on October 23.<ref name="pats_sign">{{cite web |title=Patriots Sign S Sergio Brown to 53-Man roster |url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-sign-s-sergio-brown-to-53-man-roster-114841 |website=www.patriots.com |access-date=27 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210413134812/https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-sign-s-sergio-brown-to-53-man-roster-114841 |archive-date=April 13, 2021}}</ref><ref name="contract_1">{{cite web |last1=Reiss |first1=Mike |title=Sergio Brown lauded as 'great example' |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4686020/sergio-brown-lauded-as-great-example |website=[[ESPN.com]] |access-date=27 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221004234907/https://www.espn.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4686020/sergio-brown-lauded-as-great-example |archive-date=October 4, 2022 |language=en |date=26 October 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Vega |first1=Michael |title=Time well spent: Practice squad led Brown to 4-year deal |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-time-well-spent-practi/139652960/ |access-date=27 January 2024 |work=The Boston Globe |date=30 October 2010 |pages=C1, C5}}</ref> He made his NFL debut the next day against the [[San Diego Chargers]] |
Brown signed with the [[New England Patriots]] on April 25, 2010 as an [[Free agent|undrafted free agent]].<ref>{{cite news |via=Newspapers.com |last1=Hansen |first1=Eric |title=Looking beyond spring |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-south-bend-tribune-looking-beyond-sp/139652406/ |access-date=27 January 2024 |work=The South Bend Tribune |date=26 April 2010 |pages=C5}}</ref> He was waived during final cuts on September 4, 2010, but was re-signed to the team's [[practice squad]] two days later.<ref>{{cite news |via=Newspapers.com |last1=Manza Young |first1=Shalise |title=Patriots cut into LB depth |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-patriots-cut-into-lb-de/139652658/ |access-date=27 January 2024 |work=[[The Boston Globe]] |date=5 September 2010 |pages=D4}}</ref><ref name="walker">{{cite news |via=Newspapers.com |last1=Walker |first1=Monique |title=Revolving door slows as Patriots' roster takes shape |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-revolving-door-slows-as/139652710/ |access-date=27 January 2024 |work=The Boston Globe |date=6 September 2010 |pages=C8}}</ref> Following an injury to [[Jarrad Page]] and the release of running back [[Thomas Clayton (American football)|Thomas Clayton]], Brown was promoted to the [[Glossary of American football terms#53-man roster|53-man roster]] and signed a 4-year, $1.82 million contract with the Patriots on October 23.<ref name="pats_sign">{{cite web |title=Patriots Sign S Sergio Brown to 53-Man roster |url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-sign-s-sergio-brown-to-53-man-roster-114841 |website=www.patriots.com |access-date=27 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210413134812/https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-sign-s-sergio-brown-to-53-man-roster-114841 |archive-date=April 13, 2021}}</ref><ref name="contract_1">{{cite web |last1=Reiss |first1=Mike |title=Sergio Brown lauded as 'great example' |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4686020/sergio-brown-lauded-as-great-example |website=[[ESPN.com]] |access-date=27 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221004234907/https://www.espn.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4686020/sergio-brown-lauded-as-great-example |archive-date=October 4, 2022 |language=en |date=26 October 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Vega |first1=Michael |title=Time well spent: Practice squad led Brown to 4-year deal |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-time-well-spent-practi/139652960/ |access-date=27 January 2024 |work=The Boston Globe |date=30 October 2010 |pages=C1, C5}}</ref> He made his NFL debut the next day against the [[San Diego Chargers]], recording four tackles, including a late game third-down tackle on Chargers [[Tight end|tight end]] [[Antonio Gates]].<ref name="gates">{{cite news |last1=Walker |first1=Monique |title=Meriweather plays it safe |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-meriweather-plays-it-sa/139653090/ |access-date=27 January 2024 |work=The Boston Globe |date=25 October 2010 |pages=C9}}</ref> By the end of the 2010 regular season, Brown had 11 tackles and one fumble recovery in 11 career games played as a reserve.<ref name="2010_stats">{{cite web |title=Sergio Brown 2010 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BrowSe00/gamelog/2010/ |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |access-date=27 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127054057/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BrowSe00/gamelog/2010/ |archive-date=27 January 2024 |language=en}}</ref> He made his NFL playoff debut on January 16, 2011 in a 21-28 loss against the [[New York Jets]] in the [[2010–11 NFL playoffs|AFC Divisional round]], recording one tackle in the contest. Collectively, the Patriots finished with the first seed in the [[American Football Conference]] (AFC), with a league-best regular season record of 14-2. |
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====2011 season==== |
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Prior to the [[2011 NFL season]], the Patriots released safeties [[Brandon Meriweather]] and [[James Sanders (American football)|James Sanders]], |
Prior to the start of the [[2011 NFL season]], the Patriots released safeties [[Brandon Meriweather]] and [[James Sanders (American football)|James Sanders]], promoting Brown to second-string safety behind [[Patrick Chung]].<ref name="meriweather">{{cite web |last1=Reiss |first1=Mike |title=Meriweather told he's to be released |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4701740/meriweather-believes-release-possible |website=ESPN.com |access-date=27 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112023858/https://www.espn.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4701740/meriweather-believes-release-possible |archive-date=November 12, 2020 |language=en |date=3 September 2011}}</ref><ref name="sanders">{{cite web |title=Patriots Release James Sanders - CBS Boston |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/report-patriots-to-release-james-sanders/ |website=www.cbsnews.com |publisher=[[CBS News]] |access-date=27 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127071226/https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/report-patriots-to-release-james-sanders/ |archive-date=27 January 2024 |date=29 August 2011}}</ref> In a game against the San Diego Chargers on September 18, Brown started a game for the first time, recording a combined seven tackles and his only career interception in the contest.<ref>{{cite web |title=San Diego Chargers at New England Patriots - September 18th, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201109180nwe.htm |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |access-date=27 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230425004851/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201109180nwe.htm |archive-date=25 April 2023 |language=en}}</ref> Over the 15 regular season games that he appeared in, Brown started three games, making 37 total tackles. He played in all three playoff games for the Patriots, including a 17-21 loss against the [[New York Giants]] in [[Super Bowl XLVI]].<ref name="2011_stats">{{cite web |title=Sergio Brown 2011 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BrowSe00/gamelog/2011/ |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |access-date=27 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127063924/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BrowSe00/gamelog/2011/ |archive-date=27 January 2024 |language=en}}</ref> For the second season in a row, the Patriots finished as the first seed in the AFC, with a record of 13-3. |
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On August 31, 2012, Brown was waived by the Patriots before the beginning of the [[2012 NFL season]].<ref>{{cite news |title=NFL transactions |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-nfl-transactions/139688604/ |access-date=27 January 2024 |work=[[The Boston Globe]] |date=1 September 2012 |pages=C8}}</ref> |
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Brown was waived<ref name="auto">{{Cite news|url=http://www.colts.com/team/roster/sergio-brown/26b4093c-d077-4bfd-9fa4-0c304f226e07/|title=Indianapolis Colts: Sergio Brown|access-date=March 17, 2017}}</ref> by the Patriots on August 31, 2012, during final cuts before the beginning of the [[2012 NFL season]]. |
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===Indianapolis Colts=== |
===Indianapolis Colts=== |
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Brown signed with the [[Indianapolis Colts]] on September 1, 2012.<ref name="auto"/> |
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====2012 season==== |
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The Colts claimed Brown off [[Waivers (NFL)|waivers]] on September 2, 2012, where he would play as a gunner and backup safety to fellow Notre Dame alum [[Tom Zbikowski]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Indy claims three players off waivers |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-journal-indy-claims-three-play/139689251/ |access-date=27 January 2024 |work=The Daily Journal |date=3 September 2012 |pages=9}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Richards |first1=Phil |title=McAfee earns his keep: Punter, coverage unit have contributed to victories |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star-mcafee-earns-his-k/139698456/ |access-date=27 January 2024 |work=The Indianapolis Star |date=11 December 2012 |pages=C4}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |via=Newspapers.com|title=Pro football: Colts at Patriots |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-pro-football-colts-at/139689994/ |work=The Boston Globe |date=18 November 2012 |pages=C10}}</ref> In his first regular season with the Colts, Brown played in all 16 games, recording 11 total tackles and a pass deflection; however, he did not start in any contests. During a November 19 match against his former team, the Patriots, Brown delivered a hit on former teammate [[Rob Gronkowski]] while blocking for an [[Conversion (gridiron football)|extra point]] play, breaking Gronkowski's arm.<ref name="beef_w_gronk">{{cite news |last1=Hirschhorn |first1=Jason B. |title=Sergio Brown tweets about Rob Gronkowski hit |url=https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2014/11/17/7236633/sergio-brown-rob-gronkowski-hit-twitter |access-date=28 January 2024 |work=SBNation.com |date=17 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220121184315/https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2014/11/17/7236633/sergio-brown-rob-gronkowski-hit-twitter |archive-date=21 January 2022 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Underhill |first1=Nick |title=Rob Gronkowski injury: Former New England Patriots S Sergio Brown delivered the hit |url=https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2012/11/rob_gronkowski_injury_former_n.html |access-date=28 January 2024 |work=[[The Republican (Springfield, Massachusetts)|Masslive.com]] |date=19 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230330054621/https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2012/11/rob_gronkowski_injury_former_n.html |archive-date=30 March 2023 |language=en}}</ref> He made a single tackle in a 9-24 loss against the [[Baltimore Ravens]] in the [[2012-13 NFL playoffs|AFC Wild Card]] game.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sergio Brown 2012 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BrowSe00/gamelog/2012/ |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |access-date=27 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127065428/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BrowSe00/gamelog/2012/ |archive-date=27 January 2024 |language=en}}</ref> The Colts ended the season with an 11-5 record, second in the [[AFC South]] behind the [[Houston Texans]]. |
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====2013 season==== |
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In the 2013 preseason, Brown incurred a [[hamstring]] injury during practice; he was later cleared to play in the Colts' season opener against the [[Oakland Raiders]] on September 8.<ref>{{cite news |title=Health already problem: Colts' McKinney on injured reserve list for 2nd straight year |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-journal-health-already-problem/139699256/ |access-date=27 January 2024 |work=The Daily Journal |date=31 July 2013 |pages=11}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Chappell |first1=Mike |title=Colts Depth Chart |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star-colts-depth-chart/139699593/ |access-date=27 January 2024 |work=The Indianapolis Star |date=8 September 2013 |pages=D4}}</ref> During the regular season, Brown played in 14 games, logging seven tackles and two fumble recoveries. In the postseason, he made one tackle in the Colts' 45-44 victory over the [[Kansas City Chiefs]] in the AFC Wild Card game.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sergio Brown 2013 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BrowSe00/gamelog/2013/ |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |access-date=27 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127063923/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BrowSe00/gamelog/2013/ |archive-date=27 January 2024 |language=en}}</ref> The Colts matched their previous season's performance, finishing with an 11-5 record and ranking first in the AFC South. |
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====2014 season==== |
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In the 2014 season, Brown played in 15 regular season games, starting eight, with 33 total tackles including 24 solo tackles and nine assists. He recorded one tackle for loss, two quarterback hits, and recovered one fumble for 26 yards in a November 3 game against the [[New York Giants]]. Following a touchdown by running back [[Jonas Gray]] during a November 16 game against the Patriots, Rob Gronkowski forcefully blocked Brown out of bounds, resulting in Gronkowski receiving an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty and a $8,268 fine.<ref>{{cite web |title=WATCH: Rob Gronkowski Demolishes Sergio Brown - CBS Boston |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/watch-rob-gronkowski-demolishes-sergio-brown/ |website=www.cbsnews.com |access-date=10 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240210020044/https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/watch-rob-gronkowski-demolishes-sergio-brown/ |archive-date=10 February 2024 |date=17 November 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Fiammetta |first1=Mike |title=Sergio Brown responds to Rob Gronkowski's postgame comments |url=https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2014/11/17/sergio-brown-rob-gronkowski-patriots-colts-2014 |access-date=10 February 2024 |work=Sports Illustrated |date=17 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240210021328/https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2014/11/17/sergio-brown-rob-gronkowski-patriots-colts-2014 |archive-date=10 February 2024 |language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Breech |first1=John |title=Rob Gronkowski fined $8,268 for kicking Sergio Brown out of the club |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/rob-gronkowski-fined-8268-for-kicking-sergio-brown-out-of-the-club/ |website=CBSSports.com |access-date=21 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220102203150/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/rob-gronkowski-fined-8268-for-kicking-sergio-brown-out-of-the-club/ |archive-date=2 January 2022 |language=en |date=22 November 2014}}</ref> Brown participated in all three playoff games, adding one solo tackle in a 7-45 loss against the Patriots in the [[AFC Championship Game]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Sergio Brown 2014 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BrowSe00/gamelog/2014/ |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |access-date=10 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127065426/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BrowSe00/gamelog/2014/ |archive-date=27 January 2024 |language=en}}</ref> For the third consecutive year, the Colts ended the regular season with an 11-5 record and topped the AFC South standings for the second straight year. |
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Following the end of the season, Brown was not resigned and became an unrestricted free agent.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Stellino |first1=Vito |title=Jaguars safety Sergio Brown has eyes on starting role |url=https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/nfl/2015/03/12/jaguars-safety-sergio-brown-has-eyes-starting-role/15654239007 |access-date=26 February 2024 |work=The Florida Times-Union}}</ref> |
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===Jacksonville Jaguars=== |
===Jacksonville Jaguars=== |
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====2015 season==== |
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Brown signed with the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] on March 11, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Oehser|first1=John|title='15 free agency: Thomas, Odrick, Parnell, Skuta, House, Brown finalize deals|url=http://www.jaguars.com/news/article-JaguarsNews/%E2%80%9915-free-agency-Thomas-Odrick-Parnell-Skuta-House-Brown-finalize-deals/18030351-da77-4b01-8316-456e3c36e15e|website=Jaguars.com|access-date=March 11, 2015}}</ref> |
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On March 10, 2015, Brown signed a three-year, $7 million contract with the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]].<ref name="Jags_contract">{{cite news |last1=O'Halloran |first1=Ryan |title=Jaguars release safety Sergio Brown |url=https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/nfl/2016/04/19/jaguars-release-safety-sergio-brown/15707683007/ |access-date=28 January 2024 |work=The Florida Times-Union |date=April 19, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240128053526/https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/nfl/2016/04/19/jaguars-release-safety-sergio-brown/15707683007/ |archive-date=28 January 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |via=Newspapers.com|last1=Wilner |first1=Barry |title=Big trades steal spotlight from NFL free agents |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/south-florida-sun-sentinel-big-trades-st/139724926/ |access-date=28 January 2024 |work=South Florida Sun Sentinel |date=11 March 2015 |pages=C2}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=’15 free agency: Thomas, Odrick, Parnell, Skuta, House, Brown finalize deals |url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/15-free-agency-thomas-odrick-parnell-skuta-house-brown-finalize-deals-15023062 |website=www.jaguars.com |access-date=28 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230208094059/https://www.jaguars.com/news/15-free-agency-thomas-odrick-parnell-skuta-house-brown-finalize-deals-15023062 |archive-date=8 February 2023}}</ref> In his only season with the team, he played 15 games and started in four. He accumulated 31 solo tackles, seven assist tackles, and two tackles for loss. Brown also recorded two defended passes and two quarterback hits. In a December 6 game against the [[Tennessee Titans]], Brown achieved a season-high five combined tackles and an interception.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sergio Brown 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BrowSe00/gamelog/2015/ |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |access-date=21 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127063924/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BrowSe00/gamelog/2015/ |archive-date=27 January 2024 |language=en}}</ref> The Jaguars finished third in the AFC South, with a season record of 5-11. |
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On April 18, 2016, the Jaguars released Brown.<ref>{{ |
On April 18, 2016, the Jaguars released Brown.<ref name="Jags_contract" /><ref>{{cite web |title=S Sergio Brown released |url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/s-sergio-brown-released-17039034 |website=www.jaguars.com |access-date=28 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230927025833/https://www.jaguars.com/news/s-sergio-brown-released-17039034 |archive-date=27 September 2023}}</ref> |
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===Atlanta Falcons=== |
===Atlanta Falcons=== |
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On August 20, 2016, Brown was signed by the Falcons.<ref>{{cite web|title=Falcons sign K Graham, S Brown; waive K Rose|url=http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/blog/article-1/Falcons-Sign-K-Graham-S-Brown-Waive-K-Rose/7e08d944-574a-4498-9baa-6faea5238442|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170215023252/http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/blog/article-1/Falcons-Sign-K-Graham-S-Brown-Waive-K-Rose/7e08d944-574a-4498-9baa-6faea5238442|url-status=dead|archive-date=2017-02-15|website=AtlantaFalcons.com}}</ref> |
On August 20, 2016, Brown was signed by the [[Atlanta Falcons]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Falcons sign K Graham, S Brown; waive K Rose|url=http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/blog/article-1/Falcons-Sign-K-Graham-S-Brown-Waive-K-Rose/7e08d944-574a-4498-9baa-6faea5238442|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170215023252/http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/blog/article-1/Falcons-Sign-K-Graham-S-Brown-Waive-K-Rose/7e08d944-574a-4498-9baa-6faea5238442|url-status=dead|archive-date=2017-02-15|website=AtlantaFalcons.com}}</ref> He was released during final roster cuts on August 27, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title=Falcons Trim Roster to 75 Players|url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-trim-roster-to-75-players-17569470|website=AtlantaFalcons.com|date=August 27, 2016}}</ref> |
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===Buffalo Bills=== |
===Buffalo Bills=== |
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On November 2, 2016, Brown was signed by the [[Buffalo Bills]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Mundy |first1=Robyn |title=Bills sign S Sergio Brown after Aaron Williams placed on Injured Reserve |url=https://billswire.usatoday.com/2016/11/02/buffalo-bills-sergio-brown/ |website=Bills Wire |publisher=[[USA Today]] |access-date=21 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230611015406/https://billswire.usatoday.com/2016/11/02/buffalo-bills-sergio-brown/ |archive-date=11 June 2023 |date=2 November 2016}}</ref> He played in eight games with no starts, recording five combined tackles for the season.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sergio Brown 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BrowSe00/gamelog/2016 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |access-date=21 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127063921/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BrowSe00/gamelog/2016/ |archive-date=27 January 2024 |language=en}}</ref> |
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On November 2, 2016, Brown was signed by the Buffalo Bills.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bills sign S Sergio Brown|url=http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Bills-sign-S-Sergio-Brown/8d2862de-3215-4b5a-bd21-b78370d7b913|website=BuffaloBills.com|date=November 2, 2016}}</ref> |
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==Post-NFL career and personal life== |
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Following the conclusion of the 2016 NFL season, Brown announced his retirement from professional football. In 2017, Brown began a position as a digital advertising account manager at [[Google]].<ref name="cnn_money">{{cite web |last1=Bishara |first1=Motez |title=NFL players learning how not to go broke – with the help of MBAs |url=https://www.cnn.com/2017/09/21/sport/nfl-players-learning-to-invest-wisely/index.html |website=CNN |access-date=21 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231129010921/https://www.cnn.com/2017/09/21/sport/nfl-players-learning-to-invest-wisely/index.html |archive-date=29 November 2023 |language=en |date=21 September 2017}}</ref> |
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Brown holds a master's degree in [[Master of Business Administration|business administration]] from the [[University of Miami]].<ref name="nbc_missing">{{cite web |last1=Romero |first1=Dennis |title=Mother of missing ex-NFL player Sergio Brown was killed |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/mother-missing-ex-nfl-player-sergio-brown-was-fatally-assaulted-rcna105525 |website=NBC News |access-date=21 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240210061333/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/mother-missing-ex-nfl-player-sergio-brown-was-fatally-assaulted-rcna105525 |archive-date=10 February 2024 |language=en |date=18 September 2023}}</ref> |
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==Death of Myrtle Simmons-Brown== |
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On September 16, 2023, police in Maywood, Illinois launched a search after family members expressed concern at not being able to reach Brown or his mother, Myrtle Simmons-Brown.<ref>{{cite web |title=Mother of missing former NFL player Sergio Brown found dead in Maywood |url=https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/mother-of-missing-former-nfl-player-sergio-brown-found-dead-in-maywood/3229946/ |website=NBC Chicago |access-date=22 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240109022638/https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/mother-of-missing-former-nfl-player-sergio-brown-found-dead-in-maywood/3229946/ |archive-date=9 January 2024 |date=17 September 2023}}</ref> Officers discovered the body of Simmons-Brown near a creek behind her home; the [[Cook County Medical Examiner]] ruled the death as a [[homicide]] caused by [[Blunt trauma|blunt force trauma]].<ref name="nbc_missing" /><ref name="Feurer">{{cite web |last1=Feurer |first1=Todd |last2=Le Mignot |first2=Suzanne |title=Former NFL player Sergio Brown pleads not guilty to murder of his mother - CBS Chicago |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/sergio-brown-arraignment-not-guilty-plea-murder-mother-myrtle-simmons-brown/ |website=www.cbsnews.com |access-date=22 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231216035820/https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/sergio-brown-arraignment-not-guilty-plea-murder-mother-myrtle-simmons-brown/ |archive-date=16 December 2023 |date=6 December 2023}}</ref> Brown was not found at the scene of the crime, and was later declared a [[missing person]].<ref name="guardian_video">{{cite web |title=Missing NFL player Sergio Brown appears to surface after mother’s homicide |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/sep/19/missing-nfl-player-sergio-brown-appears-to-surface-after-death-of-mother |website=[[The Guardian]] |access-date=22 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240112110121/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/sep/19/missing-nfl-player-sergio-brown-appears-to-surface-after-death-of-mother |archive-date=12 January 2024 |date=19 September 2023}}</ref> |
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Three days later, Brown appeared in an [[Instagram]] video tagged in [[Mexico]], in which he claimed that he believed his mother was "on vacation in [[Sinaloa]]" and alleged that he had been kidnapped by the [[Federal Bureau of Investigation|FBI]].<ref name="guardian_video" /><ref name="independent_video">{{cite web |last1=Neath |first1=Amelia |title=Missing ex-NFL star Sergio Brown posts bizarre Instagram after mother found dead |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/sergio-brown-nfl-instagram-video-b2414154.html |website=[[The Independent]] |access-date=22 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240119005216/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/sergio-brown-nfl-instagram-video-b2414154.html |archive-date=19 January 2024 |language=en |date=20 September 2023}}</ref> Other videos posted to the same Instagram account showed Brown repeatedly dismissing reports of his mother's death as [[fake news]] and ridiculing claims of his disappearance by referencing the film ''[[Finding Nemo]]''.<ref name="Tulum">{{cite web |last1=Rissman |first1=Kelly |title=Sergio Brown allegedly seen partying in Tulum three weeks after mother’s murder |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/sergio-brown-nfl-mexico-missing-b2423305.html |website=The Independent |access-date=22 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231011171136/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/sergio-brown-nfl-mexico-missing-b2423305.html |archive-date=11 October 2023 |language=en |date=3 October 2023}}</ref> On October 1, Brown was seen partying at a club in [[Tulum]].<ref name="Tulum"/><ref name="Tweet_Independent">{{cite web |last1=Rissman |first1=Kelly |title=Sergio Brown writes bizarre tweet about Mexican cartels after mother’s homicide |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/sergio-brown-mexico-nfl-missing-b2426787.html |website=The Independent |access-date=22 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231015025751/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/sergio-brown-mexico-nfl-missing-b2426787.html |archive-date=15 October 2023 |language=en |date=9 October 2023}}</ref> |
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On October 7, Brown was detained by Mexican authorities in [[Mexico City]], where he was found in possession of several of his mother's belongings, including her credit cards and cell phone.<ref name="nbc_chicago">{{cite web |title=Prosecutors reveal new details in case against former NFL player charged in mother's suburban Chicago murder |url=https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/prosecutors-reveal-details-in-case-of-ex-nfl-player-charged-in-moms-murder/3260390/ |website=NBC Chicago |access-date=22 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231030211433/https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/prosecutors-reveal-details-in-case-of-ex-nfl-player-charged-in-moms-murder/3260390/ |archive-date=30 October 2023 |date=25 October 2023}}</ref> He was later deported to [[San Diego]] following an altercation with Mexican police on a flight to [[Tijuana]].<ref name="player charged">{{cite news |last1=Wendling |first1=Mike |title=Sergio Brown: Ex-NFL player charged with his mother's murder |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-67085546 |access-date=October 12, 2023 |publisher=BBC News |date=October 12, 2023}}</ref><ref name=CNN>{{cite news |last1=Campbell |first1=Josh |last2=Levenson |first2=Eric |title=Former NFL player Sergio Brown taken into custody in connection with his mother's death, source says |url=https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/11/us/sergio-brown-nfl-mother-death/index.html |access-date=October 11, 2023 |work=CNN |date=October 11, 2023 |language=en}}</ref> On October 24, Brown was extradited to Illinois and formally charged with [[Murder in United States law|first-degree murder]] and [[Disposal of human corpses#Criminal disposal|concealing a dead body]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wild |first1=Whitney |last2=Kirkos |first2=Bill |last3=Tucker |first3=Emma |title=Former NFL player Sergio Brown, charged with his mother’s murder and concealing her body, remanded without bail, judge rules |url=https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/25/us/sergio-brown-remanded-illinois-murder/index.html |website=CNN |access-date=22 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231216145840/https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/25/us/sergio-brown-remanded-illinois-murder/index.html |archive-date=16 December 2023 |language=en |date=25 October 2023}}</ref> |
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==Legal issues== |
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In September 2023, [[Maywood, Illinois]] police issued a missing persons report for Brown after they found his mother dead near a creek behind her home. The [[Cook County Medical Examiner]]'s determined she died from injuries related to an assault, ruling the manner of death as a [[homicide]].<ref> [https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/11/sports/football/sergio-brown-nfl-arrested-mother-death.html Sergio Brown, Ex-N.F.L. Player, Taken Into Custody in Mother’s Death] ''New York Times'', Johnny Diaz and Victor Mather, October 11, 2023</ref><ref>[https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/chicago/news/search-former-nfl-player-sergio-brown/ Search for former NFL player continues after mother found dead; cause of death released] DARIUS JOHNSON, CBS CHICAGO, September 17, 2023 </ref><ref>[https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-nfl-sergio-brown-mother-dead-20230917-wekpdnezhjhmdcp3fjapnkb5pu-story.html Former NFL player Sergio Brown missing and mother's death ruled a homicide, Maywood police say] Rebecca Johnson and Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, September 17, 2023</ref><ref>[https://www.wthr.com/video/news/crime/former-colts-player-sergio-brown-missing-after-mothers-murder/531-7788e2a2-e6ee-4642-bdb4-4e1046d70a82 Former Colts player Sergio Brown missing after mother's murder] wthr.com September 17, 2023</ref><ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/sports/ex-nfl-player-sergio-brown-missing-mother-found-dead-illinois-creek-officials-say.amp Ex-NFL player Sergio Brown missing, mother found dead in Illinois creek, officials say] Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, September 17, 2023</ref><ref name="another rambling video">{{cite news |last1=Gaydos |first1=Ryan |title=Ex-NFL player Sergio Brown appears to post another rambling video, police probe authenticity of clips |url=https://www.foxnews.com/sports/ex-nfl-player-sergio-brown-appears-post-another-rambling-video-police-probe-authenticity-clips |access-date=September 20, 2023 |publisher=Fox News |date=September 20, 2023}}</ref> In October 2023, Brown was deported from [[Mexico]] following a scuffle with Mexican police<ref name="Brown scuffles">{{cite news |title=Ex-NFL player Sergio Brown scuffles with Mexican officers on plane |url=https://www.cbs8.com/video/news/local/ex-nfl-player-sergio-brown-scuffles-with-mexican-officers-on-plane/509-62dd12f3-ba02-4e82-a3df-8a0fbac570b5 |access-date=October 12, 2023 |publisher=CBS8 |date=October 12, 2023}}</ref> and taken into custody in California pursuant to an arrest warrant for [[Murder in United States law|first-degree murder]] issued in Illinois.<ref name="player charged">{{cite news |last1=Wendling |first1=Mike |title=Sergio Brown: Ex-NFL player charged with his mother's murder |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-67085546 |access-date=October 12, 2023 |publisher=BBC News |date=October 12, 2023}}</ref><ref name=CNN>{{cite news |last1=Campbell |first1=Josh |last2=Levenson |first2=Eric |title=Former NFL player Sergio Brown taken into custody in connection with his mother's death, source says |url=https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/11/us/sergio-brown-nfl-mother-death/index.html |access-date=October 11, 2023 |work=CNN |date=October 11, 2023 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="Bills Ex">{{cite news |last1=Fisher |first1=Mike |title=Buffalo Bills Ex Sergio Brown in Custody for Mother's Murder |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/bills/news/buffalo-bills-ex-sergio-brown-custody-mother-murder |publisher=Sports Illustrated |date=October 11, 2023}}</ref> Before his arrest, Brown had published messages on [[Twitter]] calling his mother's death "Fake news. For tabloids."<ref name="star missing">{{cite news |last1=Rissman |first1=Kelly |title=Ex-NFL star Sergio Brown, missing since murder of his mother, sends bizarre tweet about Mexican cartels |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/sergio-brown-mexico-nfl-missing-b2426787.html |work=The Independent}}</ref> As of October 11, 2023, Brown was in the custody of the San Diego Sheriff's office, with a court hearing scheduled November 13, 2023 to adjudicate his [[extradition]] to Illinois.<ref name=CNN/> Prosecutors allege he was using his mother's credit card in Mexico in the days following her death.<ref>[https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna128490 Ex-NFL player Sergio Brown's DNA appears linked to the homicide of his mom, prosecutors say] Associated Press, December 7, 2023</ref><ref>[https://abc7chicago.com/amp/sergio-brown-nfl-news-mom-update/14147061/ EX-NFL PLAYER SERGIO BROWN TO ENTER PLEA TO CHARGES OF MOTHER'S MAYWOOD MURDER] ABC7 Chicago, December 6, 2023</ref> On October 25, 2023 Illinois Circuit Court Judge Teresa Gonzalez ordered Brown to be held without [[Bail in the United States|bond]] on charges related to killing his mother and hiding her body, saying he’s a [[Bail in the United States|flight risk]] and poses a threat to the community.<ref>[https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2023/10/25/us/sergio-brown-remanded-illinois-murder/index.html Former NFL player Sergio Brown, accused of killing his mother and hiding her body, remanded without bail, judge rules] |
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Whitney Wild, Bill Kirkos and Emma Tucker, CNN, October 25, 2023</ref> |
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On December 6, 2023 Brown pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in his mother's death, and his next court date was scheduled for January 24, 2024.<ref>[https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/sergio-brown-mother-murdger-maywood.amp Sergio Brown pleads not guilty in mother's murder] FOX 32 Chicago, December 6, 2023</ref> |
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Weight: | 207 lb (94 kg) | ||||||||
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College: | Notre Dame | ||||||||
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Sergio Brown (born May 22, 1988) is an American former professional football safety who played in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons. He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, and was signed by the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent after the 2010 NFL Draft. He was also a member of the Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Buffalo Bills.
Brown attended Proviso East High School in Maywood, Illinois, where he played as a wide receiver and defensive end. Following high school, he chose to play college football for the University of Notre Dame after receiving scholarship offers from several major Division I programs. Brown was a reserve for his first two seasons before being named a starter in his junior year, where he appeared in 13 games including a victory against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors in the 2008 Hawaii Bowl. In his senior season, he led all FBS Independent schools in forced fumbles. After going undrafted in the following year's draft, Brown signed with the Patriots in April 2010. He retired from professional football after the 2016 NFL season.
In September 2023, Brown was reported missing after his mother was found dead outside of her home; he was later located in Mexico. During the period of his disappearance, Brown posted several cryptic messages on social media. In October 2023, Brown was apprehended by Mexican authorities. He was later deported to the United States and arrested on charges of first-degree murder and concealing a homicide.
Early life
Sergio Brown was born on May 22, 1988 in Maywood, Illinois[a] to Myrtle Simmons and Mario Brown.[1][2][3] His father was the first African-American basketball player at Texas A&M.[3][4] His older brother, Nick, was a USA Junior National Champion in track and field and competed at the University of Illinois.[5]
Brown attended Proviso East High School in Maywood, where he starred in football, basketball, and track and field.[6] He played wide receiver, safety, quarterback, placekicker, and punter for Proviso alongside future professional basketball player Brian Carlwell.[7][8] As a senior, he recorded eight touchdowns as a receiver, five interceptions for touchdown returns as a safety, and was named a Second Team All-State defensive pick by the Chicago Tribune.[9][10]
Brown was also a standout track and field athlete. In his senior year, he was a state qualifier in the long jump, achieving a career-best leap of 21 feet, 9 inches and recorded a 4.38 second 40-yard dash.[9][11]
Brown did not initially attract much attention from recruiters; by the end of May 2005, he had not received a scholarship offer. However, following an impressive performance at a Nike combine in Michigan, Brown received offers from several Division I football programs, including Notre Dame, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, Northwestern, and Purdue.[12][13] He was evaluated as a three-star recruit and ranked 32nd nationally at his position by Rivals.com, while 247Sports ranked him as the 31st best safety recruit in the nation.[13][14] On September 27, 2005, Brown committed to Notre Dame.[13]
Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | 40‡ | Commit date |
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Sergio Brown Safety |
Maywood, Illinois | Proviso East High School | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 184 lb (83 kg) | 4.38 | Sep 27, 2005 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN grade: 77 | ||||||
Overall recruiting rankings: Rivals: 32 (S), 9 (Illinois) 247Sports: 31 (S), 7 (Illinois) ESPN: 46 (S) | ||||||
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College career
Freshman season (2006)
As a true freshman at Notre Dame, Brown played in eleven of twelve games as a substitute strong safety and gunner.[15] For the 2006 season, he recorded a total of three solo tackles and one assisted tackle over three games against Georgia Tech, Stanford, and Air Force.[16]
Sophomore season (2007)
As a sophomore, Brown remained a substitute, playing in nine games as the team finished with a record low 3-9 win–loss record.[17] He recorded four solo and three assisted tackles for a total of seven over six games against Georgia Tech, Penn State, Purdue, UCLA, Boston College, and USC.[18]
Junior season (2008)
Brown was promoted to starting nickel back safety in his junior season, and played in all twelve regular season games. In his first career start against San Diego State, Brown made a season-high six total tackles and deflected two passes in a 21-13 victory.[19] The Fighting Irish improved their record from the previous year, finishing with a balanced 6-6 record. This performance secured them an invitation to play in the 2008 Hawaii Bowl, where they achieved a decisive 49-21 victory over the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors. During the game, Brown contributed with six individual tackles, one pass deflection, and a blocked punt.[20]
Over thirteen games, Brown logged 21 solo and seven assisted tackles for a total of 28 tackles, averaging over 2 tackles per game.[21][22] He led FBS Independent schools in pass deflections, with six total for the 2008 season.[15]
Senior season (2009)
In his last season at Notre Dame, Brown had a standout season, starting in all twelve games as a member of the team's leadership committee.[23] In a November 7 game against the Navy Midshipmen, Brown achieved a career-high of 9 total tackles.[24] He ended his senior season with a total of 49 combined tackles, two pass deflections, and two forced fumbles, leading the FBS Independent conference in forced fumbles and achieving a 10th place ranking in solo tackles with a total of 37.[15]
Professional career
Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
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6 ft 0+5⁄8 in (1.84 m) |
210 lb (95 kg) |
31+1⁄2 in (0.80 m) |
10+1⁄4 in (0.26 m) |
4.49 s | 1.56 s | 2.56 s | 4.10 s | 6.58 s | 35.0 in (0.89 m) |
10 ft 3 in (3.12 m) |
15 reps | |
All values from Pro Day[25] |
New England Patriots
2010 season
Brown signed with the New England Patriots on April 25, 2010 as an undrafted free agent.[26] He was waived during final cuts on September 4, 2010, but was re-signed to the team's practice squad two days later.[27][28] Following an injury to Jarrad Page and the release of running back Thomas Clayton, Brown was promoted to the 53-man roster and signed a 4-year, $1.82 million contract with the Patriots on October 23.[29][30][31] He made his NFL debut the next day against the San Diego Chargers, recording four tackles, including a late game third-down tackle on Chargers tight end Antonio Gates.[32] By the end of the 2010 regular season, Brown had 11 tackles and one fumble recovery in 11 career games played as a reserve.[33] He made his NFL playoff debut on January 16, 2011 in a 21-28 loss against the New York Jets in the AFC Divisional round, recording one tackle in the contest. Collectively, the Patriots finished with the first seed in the American Football Conference (AFC), with a league-best regular season record of 14-2.
2011 season
Prior to the start of the 2011 NFL season, the Patriots released safeties Brandon Meriweather and James Sanders, promoting Brown to second-string safety behind Patrick Chung.[34][35] In a game against the San Diego Chargers on September 18, Brown started a game for the first time, recording a combined seven tackles and his only career interception in the contest.[36] Over the 15 regular season games that he appeared in, Brown started three games, making 37 total tackles. He played in all three playoff games for the Patriots, including a 17-21 loss against the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLVI.[37] For the second season in a row, the Patriots finished as the first seed in the AFC, with a record of 13-3.
On August 31, 2012, Brown was waived by the Patriots before the beginning of the 2012 NFL season.[38]
Indianapolis Colts
2012 season
The Colts claimed Brown off waivers on September 2, 2012, where he would play as a gunner and backup safety to fellow Notre Dame alum Tom Zbikowski.[39][40][41] In his first regular season with the Colts, Brown played in all 16 games, recording 11 total tackles and a pass deflection; however, he did not start in any contests. During a November 19 match against his former team, the Patriots, Brown delivered a hit on former teammate Rob Gronkowski while blocking for an extra point play, breaking Gronkowski's arm.[42][43] He made a single tackle in a 9-24 loss against the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Wild Card game.[44] The Colts ended the season with an 11-5 record, second in the AFC South behind the Houston Texans.
2013 season
In the 2013 preseason, Brown incurred a hamstring injury during practice; he was later cleared to play in the Colts' season opener against the Oakland Raiders on September 8.[45][46] During the regular season, Brown played in 14 games, logging seven tackles and two fumble recoveries. In the postseason, he made one tackle in the Colts' 45-44 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Wild Card game.[47] The Colts matched their previous season's performance, finishing with an 11-5 record and ranking first in the AFC South.
2014 season
In the 2014 season, Brown played in 15 regular season games, starting eight, with 33 total tackles including 24 solo tackles and nine assists. He recorded one tackle for loss, two quarterback hits, and recovered one fumble for 26 yards in a November 3 game against the New York Giants. Following a touchdown by running back Jonas Gray during a November 16 game against the Patriots, Rob Gronkowski forcefully blocked Brown out of bounds, resulting in Gronkowski receiving an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty and a $8,268 fine.[48][49][50] Brown participated in all three playoff games, adding one solo tackle in a 7-45 loss against the Patriots in the AFC Championship Game.[51] For the third consecutive year, the Colts ended the regular season with an 11-5 record and topped the AFC South standings for the second straight year.
Following the end of the season, Brown was not resigned and became an unrestricted free agent.[52]
Jacksonville Jaguars
2015 season
On March 10, 2015, Brown signed a three-year, $7 million contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars.[53][54][55] In his only season with the team, he played 15 games and started in four. He accumulated 31 solo tackles, seven assist tackles, and two tackles for loss. Brown also recorded two defended passes and two quarterback hits. In a December 6 game against the Tennessee Titans, Brown achieved a season-high five combined tackles and an interception.[56] The Jaguars finished third in the AFC South, with a season record of 5-11.
On April 18, 2016, the Jaguars released Brown.[53][57]
Atlanta Falcons
On August 20, 2016, Brown was signed by the Atlanta Falcons.[58] He was released during final roster cuts on August 27, 2016.[59]
Buffalo Bills
On November 2, 2016, Brown was signed by the Buffalo Bills.[60] He played in eight games with no starts, recording five combined tackles for the season.[61]
Post-NFL career and personal life
Following the conclusion of the 2016 NFL season, Brown announced his retirement from professional football. In 2017, Brown began a position as a digital advertising account manager at Google.[62]
Brown holds a master's degree in business administration from the University of Miami.[63]
Death of Myrtle Simmons-Brown
On September 16, 2023, police in Maywood, Illinois launched a search after family members expressed concern at not being able to reach Brown or his mother, Myrtle Simmons-Brown.[64] Officers discovered the body of Simmons-Brown near a creek behind her home; the Cook County Medical Examiner ruled the death as a homicide caused by blunt force trauma.[63][65] Brown was not found at the scene of the crime, and was later declared a missing person.[66]
Three days later, Brown appeared in an Instagram video tagged in Mexico, in which he claimed that he believed his mother was "on vacation in Sinaloa" and alleged that he had been kidnapped by the FBI.[66][67] Other videos posted to the same Instagram account showed Brown repeatedly dismissing reports of his mother's death as fake news and ridiculing claims of his disappearance by referencing the film Finding Nemo.[68] On October 1, Brown was seen partying at a club in Tulum.[68][69]
On October 7, Brown was detained by Mexican authorities in Mexico City, where he was found in possession of several of his mother's belongings, including her credit cards and cell phone.[70] He was later deported to San Diego following an altercation with Mexican police on a flight to Tijuana.[71][72] On October 24, Brown was extradited to Illinois and formally charged with first-degree murder and concealing a dead body.[73]
Notes
- ^ ESPN lists Brown's birthplace as Oak Park, Illinois.[1]
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