The Kansas City Chiefs are giving Marquise “Hollywood” Brown another shot in 2025 after signing him to a one-year, $11 million deal. Brown’s 2024 season was cut short due to a sternoclavicular joint injury, but he returned late and showed flashes of his big-play ability, catching 14 passes for 141 yards in the final stretch, including the playoffs. With a full offseason ahead, Brown provides a vertical threat for Patrick Mahomes and could slot in as a WR3 with upside if he’s healthy. However, his role in the offense may be limited as he competes with Xavier Worthy and Rashee Rice, both of whom have uncertain futures with the team.

Worthy, who was arrested on serious assault charges in Texas, and Rice, whose future was clouded by off-field issues, both face potential legal and disciplinary consequences that could affect their playing time in 2025. While Brown remains a reliable speed option for the Chiefs, the unknowns surrounding Worthy and Rice could open up opportunities for him to carve out a larger role, especially if one or both of them face suspensions. For fantasy gamers, Brown’s situation is one to watch closely, as his value could rise depending on the team’s decisions regarding their troubled receivers. If he remains in Kansas City, he’ll have the potential to be a solid contributor in a high-powered offense, but his fantasy outlook hinges on health and the shifting landscape of the Chiefs’ receiving corps.

Author: Mike Lindberg (@FFCanuck99)