The Philadelphia Eagles released wide receiver Hollywood Brown on Nov. 13, 2026, at his request, according to ESPN’s Tim McManus. The move came through a non-injury settlement reached between Brown and the team, CBS Sports reported.
Hollywood Brown release: terms and roster impact
The settlement offers financial relief to the Eagles, CBS Sports reported, and ProFootballTalk said the agreement was described as a “noninjury settlement” that presumably included Brown waiving his right to termination pay. ProFootballTalk added Brown’s one-year deal included a $3.7 million signing bonus and a $1.3 million base salary, and said he may have agreed to return a portion of that bonus.
Because the NFL trade deadline has passed, ProFootballTalk noted Brown’s contract will be subject to waivers. ProFootballTalk also reported he had been available in trade talks but drew no takers before requesting his release.
Usage and recent production
Brown appeared in four games for the Eagles with one start, catching five passes for 63 yards and recording two rushes for 12 yards, CBS Sports reported. He did not register a touchdown in Philadelphia.
The Eagles have several receivers set to return from injury, and CBS reported that DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks were expected back soon, reducing the team’s need for Brown. CBS also noted Makai Lemon has led the team in receiving the last three weeks and leads the club with 312 receiving yards, with Darius Cooper also in the receiver room.
Career context
Brown, 29, signed with Philadelphia this season on a one-year deal the team described as worth $5 million, CBS Sports reported. He entered the league as a first-round pick of the Baltimore Ravens in 2019 and has played for the Ravens, Arizona Cardinals, Kansas City Chiefs and Eagles, according to CBS Sports. In 94 career games (73 starts), CBS reported Brown has 376 receptions for 4,385 yards and 33 touchdowns.
Reflecting on his limited role in Philadelphia in late October, Brown said, “I wouldn’t have handled it well as a younger guy,” according to CBS Sports.
Sources: CBS Sports, ProFootballTalk