Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid announced that wide receiver Marquise Brown will not participate in the season opener against the Baltimore Ravens due to a dislocated shoulder sustained during the preseason. Despite his absence, Reid praised Brown's remarkable recovery progress. The Chiefs have a strong receiving corps, including first-round draft pick Xavier Worthy and veteran JuJu Smith-Schuster, who has returned to the team after a stint with the New England Patriots.
- Marquise Brown is out for the season opener but has shown incredible progress in recovery.
- The Chiefs have a deep wide receiver group ready to step up in Brown's absence.
- JuJu Smith-Schuster's return adds experience and depth to the receiving corps.
Marquise Brown | WR
Injury
Week 1
- Brown dislocated his shoulder on the first offensive play of the preseason.
- His recovery has been described as 'incredible' by coach Reid.
JuJu Smith-Schuster | WR
Pickup
Week 1
- Returned to the Chiefs after playing last season with the Patriots.
- Reid noted he has looked great in practice and is ready to contribute.
Xavier Worthy | WR
Breakout
Week 1
- Worthy is a rookie who has not played in a regular-season game yet.
- Reid expressed optimism about his practice performance and readiness.
Kansas City Chiefs
- The Chiefs are adapting to the absence of Marquise Brown by relying on a mix of veterans and rookies.
- Coach Reid is confident in the team's depth at the wide receiver position.
Baltimore Ravens
- The Ravens will face a Chiefs team without one of its key offseason acquisitions.
- This could provide an advantage for the Ravens in the season opener.