The Philadelphia Eagles have released veteran wide receiver Hollywood Brown before he could begin a second season with the team. His departure continues a short-lived run for players wearing No. 0 in Philadelphia: none has remained with the Eagles for more than one season.
The players who have worn the number include:
– **2023:** D’Andre Swift
– **2024:** Bryce Huff
– **2025:** Josh Uche
– **2026:** Hollywood Brown
Three of the four had limited success with the Eagles. Swift’s time in Philadelphia was different: the Philadelphia native joined the team in 2023 after being traded by the Detroit Lions and produced the best season of his career to that point.
Swift carried the ball 229 times for 1,049 yards and five touchdowns. He also caught 39 passes for 214 yards and a touchdown. After reaching free agency in 2024, he signed a three-year, $24 million contract with the Chicago Bears. Earlier this season, he received a three-year, $33.7 million increase.
Huff arrived in Philadelphia from the New York Jets after recording 10 sacks the previous season. Expectations were high, but he had 2.5 sacks and 13 tackles in 12 games. After signing a three-year deal with the Eagles, he was traded to the San Francisco 49ers following his first season.
Uche played 12 games for Philadelphia, recording one sack and 23 tackles. The Eagles did not retain him when his one-year contract expired. Brown’s stay was also brief: in four games, he caught five passes for 63 yards. The Eagles waived him during their bye week after they were unable to find a trade partner.
