Colts sign free agent TE Pharaoh Brown

The Colts signed free agent tight end Pharaoh Brown on Thursday, the team announced.

In a corresponding move, the Colts placed tight end Sean McKeon on injured reserve. McKeon, who has an undisclosed injury, will finish the season on injured reserve unless he reaches an injury settlement with the Colts.

Brown returns to Indianapolis after spending time with the team in 2023.

He played for the Cardinals in 2025, appearing in seven games with two starts. Brown caught two passes for 1 yard, while seeing action on 59 offensive snaps and 77 on special teams.

Brown has also spent time with the Dolphins (2025), Seahawks (2024), Patriots (2023), Colts (2023), Browns (2018-20, 2022), Texans (2020-22) and Raiders (2017-18). He has appeared in 94 career games with 56 starts, totaling 74 receptions for 752 yards and three touchdowns.