Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown suffered a significant setback in the team’s preseason opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars, sustaining a sternoclavicular joint dislocation on his first play as a Chief. The injury occurred when Brown landed awkwardly on his shoulder after making an 11-yard reception. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid confirmed that Brown was taken to a local hospital for evaluation, stating, ‘I think he’ll miss some time, we’ll just see where he’s at’.The injury puts Brown’s availability for the Chiefs’ season opener against the Baltimore Ravens on September 6 in doubt. If Brown’s recovery timeline is similar to that of former Chief Tyreek Hill, who missed four games with a similar injury in 2019, he could potentially return for the Week 2 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. Brown, who signed with the Chiefs in the offseason, was expected to address the team’s passing issues after recording 574 receiving yards and four touchdowns in 14 games with the Arizona Cardinals last season.Despite Brown’s injury, the preseason games showcased promising performances from various players across the league. The Jacksonville Jaguars’ Parker Washington had a standout performance, returning a kickoff 73 yards, the longest under the NFL’s new kickoff rules. Rookie quarterbacks also made their mark, with the Chicago Bears’ Caleb Williams completing 4 of 7 attempts for 95 yards in his debut.Other notable performances included San Francisco 49ers rookie safety Malik Mustapha’s impressive goal-line stand against the Tennessee Titans, which drew praise from head coach Kyle Shanahan. The preseason games also saw several close contests, with the Minnesota Vikings edging the Las Vegas Raiders 24-23, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers narrowly defeating the Cincinnati Bengals 17-14.As teams continue to evaluate their rosters and strategies during the preseason, the focus remains on player development and injury prevention. The Chiefs, in particular, will be closely monitoring Brown’s recovery as they prepare for their title defense in the upcoming season.
Key points
- Chiefs WR Marquise Brown suffered a sternoclavicular joint dislocation in the preseason opener, potentially missing the season start.
- NFL preseason games showcased promising performances from rookies and veterans across multiple teams.
- New NFL kickoff rules led to a 73-yard return by Jaguars’ Parker Washington, the longest under the new system.
