Eagles Sign Hollywood Brown to Free Agent Contract from Chiefs

Move raises questions about potential trade of star WR A.J. Brown

Mar. 17, 2026 at 4:10pm

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The Philadelphia Eagles have signed wide receiver Marquise "Hollywood" Brown to a one-year, $6.5 million free agent contract. The move comes as the Eagles continue to weigh options around potentially trading away star wide receiver A.J. Brown.

Why it matters

The addition of Hollywood Brown gives the Eagles more depth at wide receiver, but also raises speculation about the future of A.J. Brown in Philadelphia. The Eagles will need to carefully manage their receiving corps as they look to build on their Super Bowl appearance last season.

The details

Hollywood Brown, a 5-foot-9 speedster, was a first-round pick by the Baltimore Ravens in 2019. He had a solid 2025 season with the Kansas City Chiefs, catching 49 passes for 587 yards and 5 touchdowns. If A.J. Brown is traded, Hollywood Brown would likely become the No. 2 receiver opposite DeVonta Smith.

  • On March 17, 2026, the Eagles signed Hollywood Brown to a one-year, $6.5 million contract.

The players

Marquise "Hollywood" Brown

A wide receiver who was a first-round pick by the Baltimore Ravens in 2019 and most recently played for the Kansas City Chiefs.

A.J. Brown

The Eagles' star wide receiver whose future in Philadelphia remains uncertain following the signing of Hollywood Brown.

DeVonta Smith

The Eagles' top wide receiver who would likely become the No. 1 option if A.J. Brown is traded.

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What they’re saying

“It's a reasonable contract for a guy who right now will slot into the WR3 role in Philadelphia, which was vacated by the departed Jahan Dotson.”

— Jordan Schultz, Insider (Sporting News)

What’s next

The Eagles will need to decide whether to keep A.J. Brown or trade him, with the financial implications of a potential trade likely to be a key factor in their decision.

The takeaway

The Eagles are making moves to bolster their receiving corps, but the future of A.J. Brown remains uncertain. This signing of Hollywood Brown adds depth and flexibility, but also raises questions about the team's long-term plans at the position.