Patriots Re-Sign Vicksburg Native Ben Brown

Vicksburg native Ben Brown has been re-signed by the New England Patriots, according to multiple reports. Brown has reportedly signed a 1-year deal worth $1.3 million. Demontrey Jacobs also signed a 1-year deal with the Patriots that is worth $960,000.

Brown signed with the Patriots during the 2024 season as a center who would replace the injured David Andrews and Jake Andrews. He started 10 games for the Patriots under former Head Coach Jarod Mayo. The Patriots have now hired Mike Vrabel as their new Head Coach.

The Patriots didn’t have much success this past season as they went 4-13 on the year. They captured wins over the Cincinnati Bengals, New York Jets, Chicago Bears and the Buffalo Bills.

Since entering the NFL in 2002, Ben has played for the Cincinnati Bengals, Seattle Seahawks, Arizona Cardinals, Las Vegas Raiders, and now the New England Patriots.

Ben is a graduate of St. Aloysius High School where he received All-State and All-American honors. He also helped the Flashes reach the MAIS State Championship Game.

After high school, Ben went on to play at the University of Mississippi where he became an All-SEC center. During his time with the Rebels, Ben received multiple recognitions just before going undrafted in 2022 where he signed with the Bengals.

College Career Highlights:

 • 2022 Reese’s Senior Bowl Watch List
 • 2021 Preseason All-SEC Team (College Football News)
 • 2021 Preseason All-SEC Third Team (Media)
 • 2021 Preseason All-SEC Fourth Team (Athlon)
 • 2021 Preseason All-SEC Honorable Mention (PFF)
 • 2020 Rimington Trophy Watch List
 • 2018 SEC All-Freshman Team