Eagles Waive Wide Receiver Hollywood Brown
Philadelphia cut the veteran receiver after his name surfaced in trade talks and he remained on the roster past the deadline.
Updated on Nov. 13, 2026 in Football
The Philadelphia Eagles waived wide receiver Hollywood Brown, ending his stint with the team after he stayed on the roster through the NFL trade deadline. Both sides agreed it would be beneficial for Brown to move on.
Why it matters
The move clears a roster spot and closes a short tenure built on a one-year, $6.5 million deal signed in March. It reflects how little the Eagles had been able to use Brown on offense this season.
Brown has five receptions for 63 yards this season and played 43% of the offensive snaps on a one-year, $6.5 million deal. Whether the Eagles will absorb any remaining salary after the waiver was not reported.
The players
Hollywood Brown
Hollywood Brown is a veteran NFL wide receiver who has played for several teams and is known for his deep-threat speed.
Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles are a National Football League franchise based in Philadelphia that competes in the NFC East division.
Jordan Schultz
Jordan Schultz is an NFL insider and reporter who breaks league roster and transaction news.
The details
The Eagles waived Brown on November 12, 2026, after his name came up in trade talks in October and he remained on the roster when the NFL trade deadline passed on November 10. Both sides agreed the move would benefit everyone involved.
Timeline
March 2026: The Eagles signed Brown to a one-year, $6.5 million contract.
Week 1, 2026 season: Brown did not play against the Washington Commanders.
October 2026: Jordan Schultz reported Brown's name in trade talks.
November 10, 2026: The NFL trade deadline passed with Brown still on the roster.
November 12, 2026: The Eagles waived Brown, per Jordan Schultz.
Season Trajectory
The waiver landed after the trade deadline passed, which shows the Eagles chose to cut rather than trade Brown once trade options closed for the season. Teams often resolve underused veteran contracts this way late in the year, which shapes available depth for the rest of the schedule.
Brown's release means he is no longer a rostered option for Eagles fans or fantasy managers tracking the offense. Any future role for him will depend on where he signs next and how his remaining contract is handled.
The takeaway
A roster cut after a missed trade window often signals that a team has moved on from a player's role, and tracking which teams claim or sign him will show how the market values his production. Fans watching the Eagles can expect the receiver depth chart to be reshuffled in the coming weeks.
Further reading
For more on the team's season, see the latest Football coverage.
