Brandon Browner’s penchant for drawing penalty flags now holds an ignominious spot in NFL history.
The Saints cornerback was flagged for penalty No. 23 in the first quarter Monday night, breaking the record for penalties incurred by an individual since the NFL started keeping track in 1999. Browner entered the week tied with former Texans offensive lineman Chester Pitts, who was flagged 22 times in 2003.
Browner was flagged for unnecessary roughness on a hit on Lions receiver Calvin Johnson over the middle as he tried to dislodge the football. Browner later picked up his 24th flag of the season, a penalty declined by the Lions.