Brown’s absence ended the Patriots’ streak of five consecutive practices with flawless attendance, as Nate Solder’s absence yesterday didn’t count because he was placed on injured reserve.
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The Patriots’ issues at cornerback have continued.
Brown signed with the Patriots in the offseason and started the first two games of the season but suffered a foot injury that will end his season. He also played seven seasons for San Francisco. “I’ll be all right”.
Now, Brown will have to miss the entire season.
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Brown, serving as a slot corner, played in 45 of the 72 snaps Sunday in Dallas and has been New England’s most reliable choice early in the season to fill the void left by Kyle Arrington. Melvin was claimed off waivers this week from the Ravens and has only practiced twice. It’s an unfortunate setback for the 30-year old veteran, who was expected to take on a bigger role in the Patriots defensive backfield after the team released Bradley Fletcher last week. Could they be enticed to deal him if the Patriots called and offered a late-round draft choice? Cornerback Robert McClain, who went to camp with the Pats but was among final roster cuts, has two workouts this week but has not been contacted by the Patriots this week, according to a source. This will act as the team’s corresponding move for promoting tackle Cameron Fleming from the practice squad.
