‘Hollywood’ Brown Faces Surgical Procedure: A Blow to Kansas City Chiefs

Impact of Brown’s Absence on Chiefs’ Performance

As a consequence of this development, Brown, who was conspicuously absent from the Chiefs’ triumphant season opener against the Baltimore Ravens, will be sidelined for a minimum of the next four games, inclusive of the imminent match against the Cincinnati Bengals at the renowned Arrowhead Stadium.

Brown, the Chiefs’ significant acquisition during the offseason, sustained a dislocation of a shoulder joint, a mishap that occurred as he made a catch on the inaugural play of Kansas City’s debut preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on August 10.

Chief’s Offensive Options in Brown’s Absence

In the Ravens game, Rashee Rice emerged as the Chiefs’ top-performing wide receiver, securing seven catches for a total of 103 yards. Rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy made a notable contribution with two touchdowns, one achieved on an end around.

The 27-year-old Brown boasts a five-year NFL career prior to his stint with the Chiefs, having played three seasons with the Ravens and two with the Arizona Cardinals. His most notable performance was in 2021 with the Ravens, where he caught 91 passes totaling 1,008 yards. During his last season with the Cardinals, he made 51 catches for 574 yards.

Jordan Schultz, an NFL reporter, was the first to break the news about Brown being put on injured reserve and his planned surgical procedure.