Original Coverage & Source Attribution: bleacherreport.com
The Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly waiving veteran wideout Hollywood Brown, according to reporter Jordan Schultz.
He may be an option for teams that didn’t address the wideout position ahead of this week’s trade deadline but have a need there, like the Pittsburgh Steelers, or teams suddenly struggling with depth at the position, like the Los Angeles Rams or Indianapolis Colts.
Brown, 29, failed to make much impact for the Eagles despite starters DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks each missing several games this season, pulling down just five catches for 63 yards in four games.
He once appeared to be a burgeoning star, registering 91 catches for 1,008 yards and six scores in the 2021 season with the Baltimore Ravens. But since leaving Baltimore he’s been more of a bit player in tenures with the Arizona Cardinals (2022-23) and Kansas City Chiefs (2024-25).
A return to Kansas City might have made some sense before the team traded for Josh Downs this week.
At this point, the Steelers and Rams are the two potential playoff teams who have the greatest need for receiving help. Pittsburgh surprisingly sat out the trade deadline, though the eventual returns of Michael Pittman Jr. and Roman Wilson may have played a part in that thinking.
The Rams, meanwhile, are in dire straits at the position, with both Davante Adams and Puka Nacua on injured reserve. Getting Matthew Stafford another weapon would make sense, with Konata Mumpfield (11 catches for 162 yards and a touchdown) currently his top option at receiver.
At this stage in his career, Brown isn’t a game-changer, but it wouldn’t be surprising if he picked up with a new team rather quickly.
