The Colts are turning to a familiar veteran at tight end after their 34-22 Week 5 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, adding some depth ahead of a home game against the Tennessee Titans.
Indianapolis has promoted Pharaoh Brown from the practice squad to the active roster, according to NFL insider Adam Schefter.
“Colts are signing veteran TE Pharaoh Brown off their practice squad and onto their active roster,” Schefter posted on Tuesday afternoon.
Brown is 32 and entering his ninth season. He had most recently been with the Arizona Cardinals before returning for a second stint with the Colts. His career has taken him through seven franchises total, including several AFC stops.
Last season in Arizona, Brown caught two passes for one yard across seven games. His top season came with the New England Patriots in 2023, when he appeared in all 17 games and finished with 13 catches for 208 yards and a touchdown. He also set a career high in receptions with the Houston Texans in 2021, when he had 23, and his two touchdowns with Houston in 2020 remain his best mark in that category.
Brown is expected to back up Colts 2025 first-rounder Tyler Warren, but he gives the team another option in the tight end room at Lucas Oil Stadium. Even with the limited usage in Arizona last year, Brown had played in 13 or more games in each of the five seasons before 2025. If he becomes a reliable target for Daniel Jones, Indianapolis could get more production out of the veteran than most would expect.
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