Detroit Lions Sign Aaron Brown, Officially Place Jahvid Best On IR

by Sean Yuille on Nov 28, 2011 6:45 PM EST in Detroit Lions News

Running back Jahvid Best was officially placed on injured reserve by the Detroit Lions today. The move ended his season and opened up a spot on the roster. The Lions decided to fill it with a familiar face: running back Aaron Brown.

Brown was drafted by the Lions in 2009 and appeared in 15 games during his rookie year. He made two starts and gained 131 yards on 27 carries. In 2010, Brown appeared in only six games and rushed for 58 yards on 17 carries. He has one career touchdown -- a 26-yard reception on a pass from Matthew Stafford in the 2009 game against the Cleveland Browns.

Brown was let go by the Lions following the final round of roster cuts this year. They replaced him with Keiland Williams, who was one of only two healthy running backs on the roster prior to the Brown signing.

The Lions worked Brown out during their bye week, but they decided to sign Kevin Smith instead. Smith had a breakout game against the Panthers and was playing well against the Packers before suffering an ankle injury that has put his status for Sunday's game against the Saints in question. Since Brown knows the offense, he should be ready to go if Smith can't play.

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Yay!

Welcome Back Aaron Brown!

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by Detroitnr1 on Nov 28, 2011 6:54 PM EST reply actions

4 sho...

was bummed when he was cut good to see him back!

by LTownDown on Nov 28, 2011 8:33 PM EST up reply actions

I thought this might happen

Brown is pretty much Jahvid Best lite.

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by Bighaircut on Nov 28, 2011 6:56 PM EST reply actions

hahah too good

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by The.Lions on Nov 29, 2011 11:11 AM EST up reply actions

He looked good in the preseason catching the ball

Get him out there in the slot and he’s money

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by WalterM on Nov 28, 2011 6:59 PM EST reply actions

hahah! How funny is this!

Welcome back 2009 backfield!

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by I'mOpen,Matt!! on Nov 28, 2011 7:14 PM EST reply actions

C'mon!!

Tiki anyone?? Just kidding. I like the signing. He looked pretty good in the preseason. He won’t see the field much anyways being behind K Smooth and Momo.

by NewSchoolLionFan on Nov 28, 2011 7:22 PM EST reply actions

Could use him in a pure pass cacther role though

Thats essentially what I have been wanting them to do with Best. Use him on screens and as a reciever, with occasional carrys and end-arounds ala Darren Sproles.

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by Detroitnr1 on Nov 28, 2011 8:41 PM EST up reply actions

a few touches a game should help

maybe compete at returning

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by StaffordSuperBowlMVP on Nov 28, 2011 7:33 PM EST reply actions

We have one

I will say that again! WE HAVE ONE RB ON THE ROSTER that is NFL durable and how do they try to combat that reality?

They sign an oft injured (but surprisingly effective) Smith then when he gets hurt they sign an even smaller RB who has only proven that he is a liability in pass blocking.

When will the football gods forgive us for burning up the peak performance years of their illegitimate Demi-god child Barry?

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by joshsun on Nov 28, 2011 7:35 PM EST reply actions

they'll forgive us

when we and his teamates forgive barry for faxing in his retirement.

by freywagg on Nov 28, 2011 8:39 PM EST up reply actions

Honestly, It seems like we have some talent at RB....

but no one can stay on the field. its so annoying because i think its a pretty valued position in this offense. with the PA and the reverses…and fake reverse PA.

I WANT BEST, LESHOURE, SMITH, MORRIS, WILLIAMS TO ACTUALLY PLAY!!!!!! oh and i want a center and a guard too…hahaha.

Best, Leshoure, Harrison on IR is rediclious…then Smith gets a high ankle sprain just as he was starting to look legit…i can’t believe our luck sometimes.

The Disassembly Line....nuff said.

by Veihl789 on Nov 28, 2011 8:08 PM EST reply actions

Well Harrison had a tumur so...

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by Detroitnr1 on Nov 28, 2011 8:41 PM EST up reply actions

Welcome Back Brown...

I would like to see a true powerback brought in that doesnt fumble the ball and dance in the back field (Williams) I really havent the slightest ideal who is even out there out side of Jarvarris James who i would’ve took over KW. Its not all the running backs fault bc our Oline sucks ass as well but damn Smitty was makig them look good for four quarters of play.

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by SmittyJ on Nov 28, 2011 8:16 PM EST reply actions

I think with this acquisition, Maurice Morris and Aaron Brown are the best tailbacks on the roster. We are a FB short of rumbling into the playoffs.

by mooncamping on Nov 29, 2011 5:35 AM EST reply actions

Stafford needs to get his shit together.

..if he keeps playing flaky, we’re done.

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by Skylar on Nov 29, 2011 10:39 AM EST up reply actions

For real.

I love Staff, but the dude’s inconsistency this season has given me more migraines then I can count. I don’t know if he’s uncomfortable in the pocket or if it’s due to his general lack of experience, but whatever it is, he needs to snap the fuck out of it.

by motown313 on Nov 29, 2011 10:59 AM EST up reply actions

This makes me super happyy.

I wondered why we cut the dude when we cut him, as he looked a hell of a lot more impressive in the preseason then K-Will has at any point in time this season. We shouldn’t be expecting the dude to be a monster or anything, but I expect him to be productive.

by motown313 on Nov 29, 2011 10:57 AM EST reply actions