Chiefs WR Hollywood Brown unlikely to play in next week’s season opener, says Andy Reid

The Kansas City Chiefs kick off the NFL season next week with Thursday Night Football against the Baltimore Ravens. But when the reigning champions take the field, they will likely be without one of their top receivers.

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid told reporters at a press conference on Friday that receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown likely will not play in the Chiefs’ season opener. Brown suffered a shoulder injury during Kansas City’s first preseason matchup earlier this month and was given a four-to-six week recovery time.

“Hollywood is gone this week, we’ll see how it goes,” Reid said.

Brown signed a one-year deal with the Chiefs in March worth up to $11 million. He will miss the chance to play against his former team, Baltimore, who drafted him 25th overall in 2019.

Brown played the past two seasons with the Arizona Cardinals, catching 51 receptions for 574 yards and four touchdowns, the first two of which were career lows.

Despite his slow 2023 season, Reid had nothing but praise for the 27-year-old receiver.

“The kid is amazing,” Reid said. “His progress is unbelievable, but I wouldn’t predict he would be there this week.”