The Chiefs already made a midseason move to upgrade at wide receiver, trading for DeAndre Hopkins from the Titans at the deadline. However, could Patrick Mahomes gain another weapon at some point this season?
Wide receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown has yet to play for the defending Super Bowl champions this season. He signed a one-year deal with Kansas City after bouncing between Baltimore and Arizona, but a shoulder injury has kept him sidelined.
While Brown has missed a significant amount of the season already, the Chiefs have never ruled out a return. With just a handful of games left, what are the chances that Brown suits up in Andy Reid’s offense?
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Here are the latest updates on Brown’s injury and when he’ll return.
When is Hollywood Brown returning?
Brown isn’t quite close to returning, but good news could be coming down the line.
The Chiefs wide receiver reportedly is set to meet with the doctor to get clearance to return to the field, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
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“Brown has an appointment in Week 15 with his surgeon to potentially gain final clearance, per sources,” Rapoport said. “At that point, if all goes as well as it has been, he’s expected back on the practice field and could even play in Weeks 16 or 17.”
Kansas City ends the final three weeks of the season at home against the Texans, and then on the road against the Steelers and Broncos.
The Chiefs have opened the 21-day practice window for Brown. This means that he can return to practice and Kansas City has 21 days to add him to the active roster. It could happen as soon as before their Week 15 matchup. If they miss the 21-day deadline, Brown’s season will be automatically over.
Chiefs have officially opened the 21-day practice window for Hollywood Brown.
— Matt Derrick (@mattderrick) December 13, 2024
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Marquise Brown injury details
Brown dislocated the SC joint in his shoulder on his first catch in his first preseason game.
He underwent surgery on his sternoclavicular injury and it was believed that he would be out for the entire season.
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Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said one point that the receiver’s injury recovery timeline is “months not weeks,” per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. However, if he receives positive feedback from the doctor, he may be on his way back sooner than expected.
