CINCINNATI, OH (SNN-TV) – The Cincinnati Bengals have agreed to terms with fifth-round pick, former Saint Stephen’s star Chase Brown on his four-year deal. Brown is the twin brother of Sydney, a safety who the Eagles drafted in the third round of this year’s draft.
Brown played one year at Western Michigan and four years at Illinois. He produced back-to-back, 1,000-yard seasons, including 1,643 last season on 328 carries with 10 touchdowns. Brown also caught 27 passes for 240 yards and three touchdowns. He finished his career with 4,079 yards from scrimmage and 21 total touchdowns.
Brown joins the team’s running backs room looking for backup help behind Joe Mixon. Samaje Perine left for Denver in free agency, leaving Trayveon Williams as the top option behind Mixon with Brown in the mix for a key role this season.