Brown gathered in 21 of 55 passes for 299 yards and three touchdowns in 10 games during the 2017 campaign.

Analysis: For the second year in a row, Brown contended with health concerns, but his sickle-cell trait eventually took a back seat to a turf-toe injury. Among his six games missed in 2017, the latter issue forced four consecutive absences from Weeks 12 through 15. When he was on the field, Brown was unable to build a rapport with any of the Cardinals' signal callers, whether it was Carson Palmer, Drew Stanton (knee) or Blaine Gabbert. As evidence, Brown posted career lows in catch rate (38.2 percent)…read more

Brown (toe) was a full practice participant Friday and doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game in Seattle, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

Analysis: Brown returned from a four-game absence for last week's 23-0 win over the Giants, catching two of four targets for 28 yards and a touchdown while logging 40 of 69 offensive snaps. He'll have one last chance to make an impression before preparing to hit free agency in the offseason. Brown profiles as an above-average No. 2 receiver based on talent and technique, but his stints of good health have been rare since the end of 2015.

Brown (toe) was limited in practice Thursday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Analysis: After ending a four-game DNP streak with active status Sunday against the Giants, Brown needed a bit more time with the rehab group to prepare for a potential appearance Week 17. So far, he was held out Wednesday before Thursday's capped showing, but the increase in work is as good of a sign as any that he's trending in the right direction. Look for Brown's status to receive some clarification by week's end.

Brown (toe) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice,Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: It's no surprise Brown is focusing on rehab rather than practice on the heels of his first game action since Week 11. In his return Sunday against the Giants, he logged 40 of 69 offensive snaps, catching two passes (on four targets) for 28 yards and one touchdown. The maintenance of Brown may take up the entire week of prep, but some activity Thursday or Friday would be a positive sign as the Cardinals prepare for Sunday's season finale at Seattle.

Brown recorded two catches (on four targets) for 28 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 23-0 win against the Giants.

Analysis: Brown returned following a four-game absence due to a bout with turf toe. On the heels of his recovery, he logged 41 of 69 offensive snaps, good for a 59-percent share. Meanwhile, Larry Fitzgerald handled 88 percent and Jaron Brown picked up 77 percent, a breakdown that will likely extend into Week 17 due to the numerous formations employed by head coach Bruce Arians. No matter how the season wraps up, John Brown will enter unrestricted free agency with an injury-prone label due to his frequent…read more

Brown (toe) is listed as active Sunday against the Giants, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Analysis: For the first time since Week 11, Brown wasn't ruled out in advance of a game, indicating a return was possible. With active status confirmed Sunday, his bout with turf toe is officially behind him. Brown will aim to make a splash versus a New York defense that has allowed 14.1 YPC and six touchdowns to wide receivers over the last four contests.

Brown (toe) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest versus the Giants, Kent Somers of The Arizona Republic reports.

Analysis: Brown completed his second straight week of limited practice sessions, only this time he wasn't ruled out upon the release of the final injury report. Granted, his status remains up in the air for Week 16, but there's an expectation he puts an end to a four-game absence Sunday, per Kyle Odegard of the team's official site. Perhaps the final hurdle in Brown's intended path is a pregame workout, which could influence whether or not the Cardinals include him on the inactive list.

Brown (toe) expects to play Sunday against the Giants, Kyle Odegard of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Analysis: Sidelined since Week 11 due to turf toe, Brown has maintained limited practices since Dec. 7 but nonetheless missed his third and fourth games in a row. He would add credence to his prediction of a return with a full session by the end of the week. No matter how he's listed on Friday's injury report, there's at least an inkling he'll be available Sunday for quarterback Drew Stanton, who will be making his first start since Week 10.

Brown (toe) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Analysis: Brown was also a limited participant all last week and ultimately was ruled out Friday for Sunday's game against the Redskins. He may need to log a full session before the Cardinals consider letting him play in a game. Brown would have a favorable matchup if he were to return this week, with Drew Stanton and Co. facing a Giants defense that's given up 8.4 yards per target to wide receivers.

Brown (toe) has been ruled out for Sunday's game in Washington, Bob McManaman of The Arizona Republic reports.

Analysis: Brown has managed a few limited practice sessions the past two weeks, but his turf toe still hasn't improved to a point that would allow him to play in a game. It's fair to wonder if the impending free agent will make another appearance this season.

Brown (toe) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Having missed the Cardinals' last three games while battling turf toe, Brown will likely need to upgrade from a limited to full practice participant before the end of the week in order for the team to sign off on him playing Sunday against the Redskins. Brown should settle back into a top-three role in the Cardinals' wideout corps once given the green light to dress, but he's far from a reliable fantasy option with Blaine Gabbert running the offense. In his lone game with Gabbert at the helm in…read more

Brown (toe) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Titans, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Analysis: Brown practiced in a limited fashion Thursday, marking the first indication that he's beginning to put the bout with turf toe behind him. No matter, he hasn't done enough to play and will thus miss his third consecutive game. On Sunday, Larry Fitzgerald will be the focus of the Cardinals' aerial attack, but J.J. Nelson (knee), Jaron Brown (knee) and tight end Ricky Seals-Jones should also be sprinkled in.

Brown (toe) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: It amounts to the first sign of tangible progress in Brown's recovery from turf toe, as the injury had prevented him from practicing in any capacity the last two weeks. Due to the lack of on-field activity of late, Brown may need to put in a full practice Friday in order for the Cardinals to feel comfortable about making him active Sunday against the Titans. If Brown suits up, it's hard to envision him making an immediate splash, given that he's failed to exceed 63 receiving yards in any game…read more

Brown (toe) didn't take part in Wednesday's practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Analysis: A case of turf toe has prevented Brown from playing the last two weeks, and he looks to be in danger of missing another game with no reps to begin Week 14 preparations. Behind Larry Fitzgerald, there's plenty of opportunity to contribute in the Cardinals' passing attack, but no one has stepped up consistently of late aside from undrafted rookie tight end Ricky Seals-Jones. As a result, if Brown ever gets healthy, he could make a late-season splash.

Brown (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams, Kyle Odegard of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Analysis: Bothered by turf toe the past two weeks, Browns still hasn't returned to practice. His continued absence frees up extra reps for Jaron Brown, JJ Nelson and third-round rookie Chad Williams, though none of the trio is likely to draw more than a handful of targets. With the Cardinals barely in the playoff hunt and Brown preparing to hit free agency, a cautious approach would seem to make sense for both parties over the final few weeks of the season.

Brown (toe) didn't take part in practice Wednesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Analysis: Turf toe is a notoriously difficult ailment to overcome, and it appears Brown is experiencing just that at the moment. With no practice reps for the second straight week, he's in danger of missing his second game in a row and fourth overall this season Sunday against the Rams. If Brown is inactive again, the receiving corps would be whittled down to Larry Fitzgerald, Jaron Brown, J.J. Nelson, Chad Williams and potentially Brittan Golden (groin), the latter of whom also didn't practice Wednesday.

Brown (toe) will not play in Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Analysis: Cardinals coach Bruce Arians hinted at this outcome earlier in the week when he said Brown might miss some time. Arians also said he wants to give other wideouts some opportunities, specifically mentioning rookie third-round pick Chad Williams. With the Cardinals essentially out of the playoff race and Brown already slumping, it's hard to imagine the team would be in any rush to get him back in the lineup. There's also a chance Brown will have a limited role whenever he returns.

Brown (toe) didn't take part in practice Wednesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Analysis: Brown has bucked trends the last two weeks, sitting out first with a back injury Sunday and this week due to turf toe. Previously, his sickle-cell trait induced a number of lower-body ailments the last two seasons. By all indications, head coach Bruce Arians is disappointed with his receiving corps as a whole outside of Larry Fitzgerald, so rookie Chad Williams is expected to experience an increased snap count moving forward, starting Sunday against the Jaguars. Consequently, Brown may be a…read more

Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians said Monday that Brown is dealing with a case of turf toe and could miss some time, Scott Bair of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Analysis: It wouldn't be a huge loss for the Arizona offense, considering Brown has caught only seven of 20 targets for 103 yards over the past four games. Per Kyle Odegard of the team's official site, Arians is already talking about getting third-round rookie Chad Williams some opportunities in Sunday's game against the Jaguars. With the team falling out of contention as Brown prepares to hit free agency amid a second straight disappointing season, it makes sense for Arians to give some other players a…read more

Brown (back) is active for Sunday's game at Houston.

Analysis: In preparation for this outing, Brown took part in a pair of limited practices Wednesday and Friday, which was enough to get the all-clear from the Cardinals' training staff. He'll look to turn his season around against a Texans defense that has been torched by wideouts to the tune of seven touchdowns and 18.3 YPC over the last three contests.

Brown (back) is expected to play Sunday against the Texans, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Analysis: Brown was limited in practice Wednesday and Friday this week, and while it sounds like he'll be able to give it a go Sunday, it's worth noting he hasn't caught more than four passes in any game this season while failing to get even three receptions in each of the past three.

Brown (back) returned to a limited practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Houston, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Analysis: Brown sandwiched a pair of limited practices around Thursday's absence. He's probably on track for Sunday's game, but he hasn't caught more than two passes in a contest since Week 6. An absence would free up more snaps for J.J. Nelson in an offense that will be led by Blaine Gabbert this week.

Brown (back) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, Kyle Odegard of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Analysis: Brown's downgrade from a limited session Wednesday isn't exactly an encouraging sign for the oft-injured wide receiver. If he's unable to overcome the back issue in time for Sunday's game at Houston, the Cardinals will rely more on Jaron Brown and J.J. Nelson behind top option Larry Fitzgerald.

Brown was limited in practice Wednesday by a back injury, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Analysis: Making his first appearance on the injury report since Week 6, Brown nonetheless avoided getting tabbed with a lower-body ailment, which has been the bane of his existence the last two seasons. He'll be afforded two more chances to return to a full practice by week's end, at which point the Cardinals will determine his odds to suit up Sunday in Houston.

Brown brought in two of six targets for 27 yards in Thursday's 22-16 loss to the Seahawks.

Analysis: Brown was inefficient with his opportunities for the second consecutive contest, and he's now totaled just three receptions on 10 targets over that stretch. The speedster is always a threat to break off a long reception, but with the inaccurate Drew Stanton behind center, he's likely to remain a hit-or-miss fantasy option each week. He'll look to up his catch totals versus the Texans on the road in Week 11.