James Christopher Browne (born March 16, 1962) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for the Los Angeles Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Boston College Eagles. He was also a member of the Detroit Lions and Miami Dolphins and played for the Detroit Drive in the Arena Football League (AFL).
Browne's son Ryan Browne has been a quarterback for the North Carolina Tarheels as well as the Purdue Boilermakers.