Hollywood Brown will leave the Philadelphia Eagles after the team agreed to his release on Friday following a request from the wide receiver, ESPN Deportes reported.
Financial agreement aids roster pivot
The parting came via an agreement unrelated to injuries that provides financial relief to Philadelphia, according to a league source. Team officials determined the move was viable because DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks are returning from injuries, alongside emerging contributors Darius Cooper and rookie Makai Lemon.
Limited production after offseason arrival
Brown signed a one-year, $5 million contract with Philadelphia during the offseason. The front office brought him in alongside Wicks, Elijah Moore, and Lemon to add depth to the receiving corps following the trade of A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots.
Brown appeared in four games with one start, catching five passes for 63 yards on eight targets. Each of his five receptions converted a first down.
Perspective on reduced role
“If hubiera sido más joven, no lo habría llevado bien,” Brown said in October when trade speculation surrounded the November 10 deadline.
“… Es el plan de Dios; cuanto más me he familiarizado con esa idea, menos sentido tiene enfadarse por una situación, porque quizás no es lo que Dios tenía previsto. … Por supuesto, uno quiere estar en un lugar donde pueda jugar, pero al fin y al cabo, no es mi plan,” Brown told ESPN Deportes.
Brown recorded stats during his 2025 Chiefs season
During the 2025 season with the Kansas City Chiefs, Brown recorded 49 catches for 587 yards and five touchdowns. Over his eight-year career, he has played for the Eagles, Chiefs, Arizona Cardinals, and Baltimore Ravens.
Jordan Schultz initially reported the transaction.
