Hollywood Brown Avoids Shoulder Surgery

— Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid provided an update on wide receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown, who sustained a shoulder injury during the team’s preseason opener against Jacksonville. Reid confirmed that Brown will not require surgery, stating, “They were able to get the joint back in place without surgery, which is a positive.” The coach noted that the recovery timeline remains uncertain, drawing parallels to former Chiefs receiver Tyreek Hill’s similar injury in 2019, which sidelined him for four games. Brown’s potential absence from upcoming practices and possibly the season opener poses a challenge for the Chiefs' offense. Reid acknowledged Brown's experience and importance to the team, emphasizing the need for his return. “The positive there is he’s going to be back,” Reid remarked, while also expressing confidence in the team’s depth. In Brown’s absence, the Chiefs have several options to fill the void, including players like Worthy and Rashee Rice. Other receivers such as Skyy Moore, Kadarius Toney, Mecole Hardman, and Justin Watson are expected to rotate in with the first-team offense during practices. Worthy highlighted the impact of missing two speedsters on the field but remained optimistic about the team’s ability to adapt. Reid concluded on a hopeful note, stating, “It wasn’t the ACL, so that’s a positive,” indicating that while Brown's injury is significant, it could have been worse. The Chiefs will monitor his recovery closely as the season approaches.