Troy Brown to be activated
Nov 27th, 2007 by Bill Burt
One of New England’s favorite sons isn’t going anywhere. The Patriots informed Troy Brown today that he will be activated to the 53-man roster this week.
Brown, who has been injured for what would be his 15th season with the Patriots, was informed of the move today by Patriots head coach Bill Belichick.
The move could be considered a surprise, with the fact the team is 11-0 and apparently loaded at the wide receiver position with the 2007 additions of Randy Moss, Wes Welker, Donte Stallworth and Kelley Washington. With Jabar Gaffney, a hold-over from a year ago, and 2006 second round draft pick Chad Jackson still with the team, there didn’t appear to be much room.
But about a week ago Belichick intimated that there would be a roster spot for Brown.
As for whether Brown will play on Monday night in Baltimore, that would be announced just before game time.
8 reader comments to “Troy Brown to be activated”
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1Peter from Middleton said:
Just heard it on WEEI … Nice scoop for Eagle-Tribune.
I still don’t know where he will be playing, but I love the guy. -
2Tom said:
great news! i think his leadership intangibles, whether or not he even steps onto the field, make his inclusion on the 53 man roster a very wise move.
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3George said:
Great news! Our secondary looks like it could use some insurance.
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4Dave said:
A proven go to guy who is fresh for the stretch run. 3 way can play! Welker is bruised and needs some help. Let’s get him fresh for the playoffs.
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5Scott Ferren said:
I’m thrilled that Troy’s going to get a chance to play for his 4th ring, that’s great news. On the other hand, terrible news about Colvin! Is it his foot? His arm? I had no idea he got hurt that badly on Sunday. Tough loss.
Btw, I used to work with you, Bill! I was a photo tech from NECC, working under Marc McGeehan or whatever his name was. You and I used to talk sports a couple times a week, it’s always cool to hear you on WEEI.
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7Scott said:
You know how it is over there, Bill. Gotta have a BA to even get an interview. It’s that damn Pulitzer! Speaking of, is Russ Conway still stalking the newsroom? Man that guy was a cranky old bugger. But you were always very nice, I’m glad to see you’re still writing for the Trib. Hey did my former cohort Jason Grosky ever get hired full-time there? I know he was doing police log and newsy stuff when I was last reading it regularly.
Did you have fun with Mike Adams in Lowell this summer? I listened to a lot of that show, almost called in but I hate waiting on hold for hours
