Eagles Add WR Marquise 'Hollywood' Brown

One-year deal brings another Brown to Philadelphia's receiving corps

Mar. 18, 2026 at 2:25am

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The Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with wide receiver Marquise 'Hollywood' Brown. The addition of Brown comes as the team faces potential departure of three-time Pro Bowler A.J. Brown, and provides depth at the position alongside DeVonta Smith.

Why it matters

The Eagles are looking to bolster their receiving corps after the potential loss of A.J. Brown, and Marquise Brown's addition gives them another talented option to pair with DeVonta Smith as they aim to make another deep playoff run.

The details

Marquise Brown, 28, recorded 49 catches for 587 yards and 5 touchdowns in 16 games (6 starts) with the Kansas City Chiefs last season. He has 371 career receptions for 4,322 yards and 33 touchdowns in 90 games (72 starts) with the Baltimore Ravens, Arizona Cardinals, and Chiefs since being drafted 25th overall by the Ravens in 2019.

  • The Eagles announced the signing on Tuesday, March 18, 2026.

The players

Marquise 'Hollywood' Brown

A 28-year-old wide receiver who has played for the Baltimore Ravens, Arizona Cardinals, and Kansas City Chiefs since being drafted 25th overall in 2019.

A.J. Brown

A three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver for the Eagles who may depart the team in free agency.

DeVonta Smith

The Eagles' top wide receiver, who will now be joined by Marquise Brown in the team's receiving corps.

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What they’re saying

“The addition of Marquise Brown gives us another talented receiver to pair with DeVonta and help strengthen our passing attack.”

— Howie Roseman, Eagles General Manager (statenews.net)

What’s next

The Eagles will look to finalize their receiving corps in the coming weeks as they prepare for the 2026 NFL season.

The takeaway

The Eagles are making a proactive move to add a proven wide receiver in Marquise Brown as they face the potential loss of A.J. Brown, strengthening their receiving corps and giving quarterback Jalen Hurts more weapons to work with.