Eagles Sign Wide Receiver Hollywood Brown to a One-Year Deal
The Philadelphia Eagles have officially signed wide receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown to a one-year contract valued at up to $6.5 million. This move comes as the Eagles look to enhance their offensive lineup.
Background on Marquise Brown
At just 28 years old, Brown joins the Eagles as his third team in a span of four seasons. Prior to this, he played for the Kansas City Chiefs and spent the previous season with the Arizona Cardinals. The veteran receiver is coming off a notable rebound year, having missed significant time during the 2024 season due to surgery for a sternoclavicular joint dislocation in his shoulder.
2024 Performance Highlights
In 2024, Brown accumulated 587 receiving yards and five touchdowns, averaging 12.0 yards per reception, marking his best performance since the 2022 season.
Journey Through the NFL
Originally drafted as the 25th overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens, Brown spent the first three years of his NFL career there, achieving his only 1,000-yard season in 2021. During the lead-up to the 2022 season, he requested a trade from Baltimore, which resulted in a move to the Cardinals.
Struggles at Arizona
While with the Cardinals, Brown struggled to find consistency, finishing the 2022 season with 709 receiving yards and three touchdowns, failing to match his earlier success in Baltimore.
Joining the Eagles Offense
Brown’s acquisition occurs at a pivotal moment for the Philadelphia Eagles, who finished the previous season ranked 23rd in passing yards per game with 194.3. Despite this, the Eagles’ star receivers A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith both surpassed the 1,000-yard mark last season, contributing to the team’s 11-6 record and subsequent Wild Card exit from the playoffs.
