Hollywood Brown should be a solid WR3 for the Eagles

KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 14: Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Quinyon Mitchell (27) reaches in to break up a pass intended for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Hollywood Brown (5) in the fourth quarter of an NFL game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs on September 14, 2025 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

The Eagles are signing Marquise Hollywood" Brown to a one-year deal, and adding his speed and experience to the Philadelphia offense is one of the more exciting moves from free agency. Brown has played for three teams in his seven seasons, but was able to stay relatively healthy last season in Kansas City, and should be a good addition for new OC Sean Mannion and Co. this coming season.

For his part, Brown hasn't publicly celebrated the news, but he has retweeted several posts about him signing with Philadelphia, including one that pointed out his near-overlap in college with QB Jalen Hurts at Oklahoma.

They missed playing together at Oklahoma by one season. They'll get that chance now. pic.twitter.com/DR69mCB194

- tom stakes (@tomstakes) March 17, 2026

Here's what people in the media and around the league are saying about the Eagles adding Brown to a WR room that currently includes A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith. The general consensus is that he's not being added to compete for WR1, but as a third receiver, he'll open up some opportunities.

I'm not sure how explosive Brown is anymore, but I'll take him as a WR3. He should be an upgrade on Jahan Dotson and ensure I don't have to watch Quez Watkins anymore.

I would probably prefer more of a power slot blocking WR type or a gadget player over a deep threat though.... https://t.co/gM586dJEgs

- Shane Haff (@ShaneHaffNFL) March 17, 2026

The WR depth chart all depends upon what happens with A.J. Brown. The Eagles will look to add in the draft.

Hollywood Brown gives the Eagles a field stretcher -they've been looking for speed. https://t.co/mcUFXI6UlZ

- Zach Berman (@ZBerm) March 17, 2026

Hollywood Brown may be exactly what the #Eagles need as another option in the passing game.

Excellent in the slot and can stretch the defense from there. Opens up middle of the field as well.

Lot of upside with a one-year signing here.

- Jeff Kerr (@JeffKerrPHL) March 17, 2026

The hope I think with Marquise Brown is he adds a vertical threat to the #Eagles offense, providing a slight upgrade over Jahan Dotson. He has 4.3 speed, but that has never been an issue. He has a slight frame (5-8, 180 pounds) and frequently gets banged up. He finished with...

- Cayden Steele (@cayden_steele19) March 17, 2026

If AJ Brown stays, an AJ-Devonta-Hollywood trio would definitely allow the offense to be vertical AF off of play action

Posts, Overs, Comebacks and Deep Outs. Best use of the QB and core. https://t.co/D4DeDA4cBR

- Diante Lee (@DianteLeeFB) March 17, 2026

The most productive #3 receiver the @Eagles have had in the Jalen Hurts era.

AJ + Smitty + Saquon + Goedert + Hollywood -- Eagles have by far the most talented skill unit in football. https://t.co/4gcXwn4qgQ

- Emmanuel Acho (@EmmanuelAcho) March 17, 2026

Hollywood Brown is exactly the kind of No. 3 WR the #Eagles need. Can stretch defenses from the slot. Gives the offense more diversity beyond relying on the (generally still great) standbys of Saquon, A.J., DeVonta, and Goedert.

- Mike Sielski (@MikeSielski) March 17, 2026

Here's every deep target for Hollywood Brown in 2025 https://t.co/tx1Pnojifbpic.twitter.com/Kxk33Tu3IL

- Eagles Eric (@EaglesXsandOs) March 17, 2026

If A.J. Brown returns, Hollywood Brown is an ideal No. 3 WR behind him and DeVonta Smith. Hollywood only played in 5 games in 2024, including the playoffs, bc of a shoulder injury but played 16 games last season. https://t.co/ghLspqsVr7

- Tom Ignudo (@TomIgnudo) March 17, 2026