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Tarell Brown | Defensive Back

Team: San Francisco 49ers
Age / DOB:  (28) / 1/6/1985
Ht / Wt:  5'10' / 193
College: Texas
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49ers CB Tarell Brown triggered an escalator in his contract, spiking his 2013 salary from $925,000 to $2.925 million.
Brown started all 16 games in 2012, just as he did in 2011. En route to the Super Bowl, Brown notched 57 tackles, 14 pass deflections, and two interceptions, while grading out as Pro Football Focus' No. 13 corner in the regular season. San Francisco had one of the top defensive backfields all season long, but after getting exposed by Joe Flacco, they're expected to address it this offseason. Feb 4 - 9:13 PM

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After solidifying right cornerback in 2011, Tarell Brown is expected to remain a starter until his contract runs out in 2014.

Since entering the league in 2007, Brown had never played consistently enough to retain the starting job for a full season. Grading out 39th out of 109 cornerbacks rated by Pro Football Focus in 2011, Brown teamed with Carlos Rogers and Chris Culliver to give the Niners one of the top units in the league.
Tue, Jan 31, 2012 01:24:00 PM

The 49ers are considering benching LCB Tarell Brown for Dre' Bly.

Brown played well in his first three starts after overtaking Nate Clements in Week 7, but was burned for two touchdowns by the Packers last Sunday. Bly is a trusty vet, but wouldn't present an upgrade in terms of talent or speed.
Wed, Nov 25, 2009 03:38:00 PM

49ers LCB Tarell Brown left Sunday's game with bruised ribs.

Brown was down for awhile, but ended up jogging off under his own power. Dre' Bly has come on to replace him. Brown returned to the game in the fourth quarter.
Sun, Nov 8, 2009 06:14:00 PM

Tarell Brown will start at left corner over Nate Clements against the Colts on Sunday.

The coaches think that Brown matches up better with the Colts' smaller, speedier wideouts. The Colts run a lot of three-wide sets, so Clements will be on the field plenty. Still, it's a big move by the Niners to demote Clements, who is scheduled to make $6 million next season. Shawntae Spencer has played well enough to keep the right corner job locked up.
Sat, Oct 31, 2009 01:13:00 PM

49ers signed CB Tarell Brown to a three-year, $7.125 million extension, including a $2.5 million signing bonus.

The "extension" is likely a new five-year deal taking Brown through 2013. Brown, 24, has more talent than starting RCB Shawntae Spencer, but lost out to him in training camp. The depth chart could change later this year with Brown now healthy. Brown would also have to pass nickel back Dre' Bly.
Wed, Oct 28, 2009 03:26:00 PM

The 49ers have reportedly targeted CB Tarell Brown as a candidate for a contract extension.

Brown would probably be starting opposite Nate Clements right now had he not been injured in camp. Shawntae Spencer has the job now, but the Niners likely want to lock Brown in cheap before he becomes the player they expect.
Tue, Sep 29, 2009 07:57:00 PM

Coach Mike Singletary says that the 49ers' right corner spot is "still a competition" and that "no one's ahead."

Tarell Brown was out at the beginning of camp with a toe injury. but returned just over a week ago. Singletary includes Dre' Bly in the mix, but we still expect Brown to win out over the veteran who's obviously lost a step.
Thu, Aug 27, 2009 10:26:00 AM

49ers CB Tarell Brown has been out since the first day of training camp with a sprained toe.

Considering how long he's been hurt, it may be turf toe, which some teams simply refer to as a sprain. He's losing ground to Dre' Bly at right corner.
Wed, Aug 12, 2009 09:38:00 PM

The competition between Tarell Brown and Dre' Bly to be the 49ers' starting right cornerback is even entering training camp.

The Niners would be better off if Brown wins, but it's conceivable that coach Mike Singletary will lean towards the 32-year-old Bly's experience. The winner will be targeted heavily by opponents playing opposite LCB Nate Clements.
Wed, Jul 22, 2009 12:40:00 PM

49ers coach Mike Singletary admitted there is a "strong possibility" that Tarell Brown will make his first NFL start in Week 13.

Brown, who's been used only in sub-packages to this point, would take over for Walt Harris (questionable, groin). Nate Clements figures to shadow Lee Evans all over the field Sunday, with Brown and Donald Strickland assigned to Josh Reed and Roscoe Parrish. Upgrade Trent Edwards' matchup.
Fri, Nov 28, 2008 03:01:00 PM

49ers CB Tarell Brown is participating in the team's offseason conditioning program.

Brown suffered partial tears of his ACL and MCL in last year's season finale, but didn't require surgery. As a rookie, he was the 49ers' fifth cornerback.
Thu, Mar 27, 2008 02:47:00 PM

49ers CB Tarell Brown partially tore his ACL and tore his MCL completely in Week 17.

Brown, the 49ers' fifth cornerback as a rookie, could be O.K. for camp in 2008 if he doesn't need surgery. That determination will be made later on.
Wed, Jan 2, 2008 06:18:00 PM

Tarell Brown left Sunday's game in the first quarter with a leg injury.

Brown had his leg rolled on while playing special teams and had to be carted to the locker room.
Sun, Dec 30, 2007 01:31:00 PM

49ers signed fifth-round CB Tarell Brown to a four-year contract.

Brown, who played collegiately at Texas, was considered a possible first-round pick before being arrested for marijuana twice leading up to the draft. He was a steal talent-wise but won't be more than a dime back as a rookie.
Tue, May 29, 2007 04:42:00 PM

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