Eagles Sign Hollywood Brown, Boosting Receiver Corps

0:00It's March 17th. Here's your NFL news in two minutes. The Philadelphia Eagles just added some speed to their receiving core by signing wide receiver Marquis Hollywood Brown to a one-year contract. The deal, confirmed this week, is worth up to $6.5 million and it came six days after the NFL league year kicked off. This looks like a smart bargain for Philly as they hunt for depth. The Eagles needed a third receiver after Jahan Dotson left in free agency for the Atlanta Falcons. General manager Howie Roseman loves these short-term deals, like the ones they gave Olamide Zacayus, Sack Pascal, and Julio Jones in past. Off seasons. With stars AJ Brown and Devonta Smith already in place, the number three spot has not seen much action. Fans and analysts are buzzing about what this means for AJ Brown, whose future with the team remains uncertain. Many expect the Eagles to part ways with him after June 1st, potentially turning Hollywood Brown into their number two option.

1:01That shift could reshape the lineup, especially if they'd grab another receiver in the draft. Hollywood Brown, who turns 29 in June, bounced back strong last season with the Kansas City Chiefs. He played 16 games, hauling in 49 catches for 587 yards and five touchdowns, despite a prior shoulder surgery. Drafted 25th overall by the Baltimore Ravens in 2019, the 5 foot 9 speedster brings field stretching ability. His quickness should open things up for Jalen Hertz under new offensive coordinator Sean Manion, creating space for Devonta Smith, Dallas Godert, and Sequan Barkley. Even if AJ Brown sticks around, Hollywood looks like a solid upgrade at number three over past options. This episode is brought to you by our sponsor. See the episode description. Head in, sound on, lights out. That is the routine, S-O-L-I-SOLY-PILLOW.com.