The Chiefs re-signed WR Hollywood Brown to a one-year, $11 million contract.

Fantasy Impact

Brown appeared in just two games last year in the regular season after getting hurt before the season started. The Chiefs wide receiver room remains up in the air with Rashee Rice returning from an injury and a potential suspension as well as Xavier Worthy getting arrested on Saturday.

Chiefs GM Brett Veach said Tuesday at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine that the team plans to pursue a new deal with Marquise Brown, who’s set to hit unrestricted free agency on March 12. Brown missed the first 15 weeks of 2024 with a sternoclavicular joint injury from the preseason but returned late, logging nine catches for 91 yards across two regular-season games and adding five grabs for 50 yards in three playoff outings. Now 27 (28 by June), Brown could stick with Kansas City, where his speed pairs well with Patrick Mahomes, though he’ll likely slot behind Xavier Worthy and Rashee Rice in the pecking order if he re-signs.

Fantasy Impact

Brown’s 2024 was a wash until December, but his late-season flashes—nine catches in two games—reminded managers of his big-play ability. Sticking with the Chiefs keeps him tied to Mahomes, which could stabilize his floor as a WR3 with upside in 2025, assuming he’s fully healthy. He won’t top the depth chart with Worthy and Rice in the mix, but his vertical threat profile still offers breakout potential in deeper leagues. If he signs elsewhere, his value hinges on the quarterback situation—monitor free agency closely. For now, he’s a late-round watchlist candidate with a ceiling tied to Kansas City’s offense.

Marquise Brown hauled in four of his seven targets for 46 yards in the Chiefs' 29-10 Week 17 win over the Steelers.

Fantasy Impact

Brown has seen plenty of involvement since returning from injury, recording four or more receptions on seven or eight targets in each of his two games. The wideout could be one of many Kansas City skill players rested with the No. 1 seed in the AFC already clinched ahead of a Week 18 matchup against the Denver Broncos.

Chiefs coach Andy Reid said the snap count for Marquise Brown will “keep increasing.”

Fantasy Impact

Brown was able to catch five passes on just 14 snaps in Week 16. He could see at least 20-30 snaps in Week 17 against the Steelers which puts him in the flex range in deeper leagues.

Marquise Brown hauled in five of his eight targets for 45 yards in the Chiefs' 27-19 Week 16 win over the Texans.

Fantasy Impact

Brown saw plenty of involvement in the Kansas City offense in his first game action of the regular season, finishing second on the team in targets in the win. The versatile wideout could offer fantasy managers a sneaky option in fantasy championships in a Week 17 Christmas Day matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers.