FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots offenve lineman Ben Brown prepares for his inaugural Super Bowl appearance as the team faces the Seattle Seahawks on Feb. 8 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. This milestone not only realizes a personal aspiration but also extends a family tradition that started 59 years ago.
Grandfather’s Championship Roots
Ben’s grandfather, Allen Brown, served as a reserve tight end for the Green Bay Packers from 1965 to 1967. During that period, he contributed to two NFL championships, securing rings from Super Bowl I and Super Bowl II. As Brown eyes adding to the family’s accolades in Super Bowl LX against the Seahawks, he pauses to honor his grandfather’s impact.
“That was always pretty cool when we spent time with him,” Brown reflects on his grandfather. “Growing up, we didn’t really fully understand what that meant, but you would just see Papa with both of his Super Bowl I and Super Bowl II rings on. They weren’t as flashy back then—they had one or two diamonds on them—but definitely super special.”
Allen Brown, who passed away in 2020, cherished his tenure with the Vince Lombardi-led Packers. Yet, Ben recalls that family moments topped his grandfather’s priorities. “Yeah, he did tell some stories and stuff,” Brown says when asked about tales from playing days. “But really my grandfather… he really cared about his children and his grandchildren more.”
Following in Family Footsteps
Like his grandfather and father, Tim, Ben honed his skills at the Univerty of Missppi, anchoring the Rebels’ offenve line from 2017 to 2021. Though undrafted in 2022, he joined the Cincinnati Bengals as a rookie free agent. His journey continued with stints at the Seahawks and Las Vegas Raiders before the Patriots gned him in October 2024.
In New England, Brown emerges as a versatile and essential offenve lineman. He stepped in at center for the injured David Andrews, starting all 10 games he played in during the 2024 season. The 6-foot-5, 313-pound player earned a re-gning as an excluve rights free agent under head coach Mike Vrabel this offseason.
In 2025, Brown starts four games, providing stability at left guard amid rookie Jared Wilson’s injury. He also serves as the top backup at center behind Garrett Bradbury. His value shines through a recent two-year, $5 million contract extenon.
Forging His Own Path
Super Bowl LX holds profound meaning for the 27-year-old lineman. While his grandfather’s legacy inspires him, Brown aims to carve his own mark—and claim his first championship ring. “It’s definitely something that I’ve always dreamed about doing,” he explains. “Now that it’s actually happened, it’s still kind of hard to fathom that we’re going to the Super Bowl. Just eternally grateful to be here with the Patriots, playing for coach Vrabel, playing with all these guys, all my teammates and everything. Just so excited to be here.”
