Chiefs HC Andy Reid on the importance of veteran wide receiver during ‘Hollywood’ Brown’s absence

Wide receiver ‘Hollywood’ Brown was injured in the preseason and will be unavailable to start the season, leaving a void in the Kansas City Chiefs’ offense.

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid addressed Brown’s absence but suggested veteran receiver Justin Watson is more than ready to step into the role. He spoke about it during Sunday’s press conference after practice.

“Yeah, Justin’s (Watson) always kind of a big part of it, silently. He doesn’t say much, and he doesn’t get into a lot of pubs (publicity). He’s always been a pretty big part of what we do.” said Reid. “That part won’t change. He’ll be in there running around, and even when Hollywood comes back, he’ll be in there running around. So he’s a smart, skilled kid who loves to play the game. Plays hard every snap at practice and games.”

Watson is a three-time Super Bowl champion. He was also a Tampa Bay Buccaneers player on the team that defeated Kansas City in Super Bowl LV. He finished last season with 27 catches for 460 yards and three touchdowns.