Wide receiver Hollywood Brown was on the active roster for the Eagles’ Week 1 game against the Commanders, but he never actually saw the field during their tight 24-22 win. This isn’t just a minor sideline note; it’s a baffling move for a player of his caliber.
Week 1 Snub Has Everyone Scratching Their Heads
So, what happened? Brown himself said there were “no conversations” with the coaches leading up to the game about his role. Coach Nick Sirianni tried to explain it away on Monday, saying they “obviously want to get him into the football game because his speed is real,” but that the rotations “just didn’t work out that way” last Sunday. That explanation feels pretty thin when you’re talking about a talented player sitting completely cold.
Brown’s Ready, But Will He Get The Chance?
Brown’s not letting it get to him, at least not publicly. He was added to Friday’s injury report with a hamstring issue, but he was a full participant and carries no injury designation for Sunday’s game against the Titans. He’s ready, even if he’s unsure if things will change. When asked about his chances this week, Brown was blunt, saying, “That I don’t know. I just got to come to work. If it do, it do. If it don’t, it don’t.” His speed is real, as Sirianni noted, so the question isn’t if he *can* play, but if he *will* this Sunday. Eagles fans better hope so.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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