What is Marquise Brown’s status for the season opener? Andy Reid confirms Patrick Mahomes’ worst fears

As the Kansas City Chiefs gear up for their NFL season opener against the Baltimore Ravens, quarterback Patrick Mahomes is set to take the field without one of his key weapons. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid confirmed that star wide receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown is unlikely to play in the much-anticipated Thursday Night Football matchup.

Brown, who suffered a shoulder injury during Kansas City’s first preseason game in early August, was initially given a recovery timeline of 4-6 weeks. Unfortunately, his return won’t come in time for the Chiefs’ season debut.

Brown signed a one-year, $11 million deal with the Chiefs in March, reuniting with the AFC powerhouse in hopes of bolstering their receiving corps. The 27-year-old was poised to make a big impact after two seasons with the Arizona Cardinals, but his injury will delay his debut for Kansas City.