Chiefs targeting Marquise Brown for 2025 return
by Bruno Mulé | Chiefs Correspondent | Tue, Feb 25th 4:01pm EST
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.
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