Noah Brown created one of the Washington Commanders' most memorable moments for decades with his Hail Mary touchdown catch against the Chicago Bears. However, his 2024 season ended abruptly through injury when real momentum was starting to build.
A bullish recent outlook from the wide receiver is exactly what Commanders fans wanted to hear.
Brown suffered a serious internal issue against the Tennessee Titans, placing him on season-ending injured reserve. It was later revealed that the former seven-round selection had to undergo kidney surgery, which cast doubt on his NFL future heading into free agency.
The Commanders alleviated these concerns quickly, re-signing Brown to a one-year deal. This represented the clearest sign yet that the wideout was expected to make a full recovery en route to making a big contribution for Washington next time around.
Noah Brown provides encouraging health update to alleviate Commanders' concerns
There's no doubt Brown is looking to repay the faith shown in him by the Commanders. The Ohio State graduate stated he is raring to go with organized team activities on the immediate horizon. He's looking forward to a full offseason with his teammates, and he's confident of making more special memories for fans in Year 2 with the franchise.
I'm just training and taking the offseason…as if I finished the season healthy. I'm completely ready to go. I feel like I'm built for these kind of things, and I'll come back better on the other end. It's only gonna benefit. Just more work with the guys. As opposed to previous years, I'm able to train full go the whole time, and I think that'll help me put out a full season, which will only help this team. I'm just looking forward to going out there and making some new memories.Noah Brown via Commanders.com
The Commanders traded for Deebo Samuel Sr. this offseason, sending a fifth-round pick to the San Francisco 49ers to attain the All-Pro performer. That could eat into Brown's targets, but his ability to stretch the field and gain defensive pass interference penalties will be a major asset. If he can benefit from scheme familiarity and get a little bit of luck on the health front, the better Washington's chances are of mounting another deep postseason run in 2025.
Quarterback sensation Jayden Daniels developed a nice rapport with Brown as the campaign progressed. It wasn't an easy situation coming into the team so late in the offseason, but his previous connection to Dan Quinn and some players, both from the Dallas Cowboys and his college days with the Buckeyes, served him well.
Hopefully, this is a trend that will continue in 2025. Brown has a shot at being the outside vertical threat Washington needs. Adam Peters will also explore potential wide receiver reinforcements via the draft, although that looks difficult with just five selections at the Commanders' disposal right now.
It's a waiting game for Brown. But make no mistake, he'll be ready and waiting to seize every chance coming his way after having his campaign cruelly cut short last time around.
