Chiefs’ Potential Reunion With Marquise “Hollywood” Brown Could Be Complicated

The Kansas City Chiefs added to their struggling wide receiver group at the NFL trade deadline by acquiring Josh Downs from the Indianapolis Colts. Another move may still be possible, though, after the Philadelphia Eagles released veteran receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown in what was reportedly a mutual decision. Brown will be available on waivers and could become a free agent if no team claims him.

Why Brown Might Not Be the Right Fit for Kansas City

The Chiefs have been mentioned as a possible destination for Brown, who previously signed a $40 million deal. But NFL analyst Joshua Brisco suggested that a return to Kansas City might not be Brown’s most appealing option. Brown is familiar with the Chiefs’ offense, but after an inconsistent 2025 campaign, he might prefer a team offering a more prominent role.

Brisco pointed to the Pittsburgh Steelers and San Francisco 49ers as potential alternatives, saying they could give Brown a more direct role than the deep-threat and depth position he might have in Kansas City.

Brown could provide the Chiefs with a familiar veteran option and add depth ahead of rookie Cyrus Allen, whose regular-season production has not matched the expectations built during training camp. Brown could also compete with Xavier Worthy, who has yet to produce consistently.

Brisco also raised the possibility that Kansas City could consider former Chiefs receiver Tyreek Hill instead. Hill is 32, and his health and potential league-discipline status were publicly unknown as of mid-November. Brisco speculated that the Chiefs might have more interest in Hill than Brown, given Hill’s familiarity with the offense, but doubted the team would bring both veterans back while also adding three receivers midseason.

Tyreek Hill Could Be Close to a Return

Hill is in the final stages of recovering from the serious knee injury that ended his 2025 season. His agent, Drew Rosenhaus, said during an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” that Hill was nearing a return.

“As soon as Tyreek Hill is healthy and cleared medically, I’m letting teams know they can sign him,” Rosenhaus said. “I think he’s close, and I think he’s gonna make a great comeback. I expect him to be playing and making things happen this season.”

Kansas City is viewed as a logical potential destination for Hill, who could sign an affordable deal for the remainder of the season.