Chiefs’ Marquise Brown Scheduled for Surgery, Landing on Injured Reserve

Marquise Brown’s Sternoclavicular Injury Confirmed

Emerging information from an internal source has confirmed that Kansas City Chiefs’ wide receiver, Marquise Brown, is set to go under the knife for his sternoclavicular injury. Consequently, he is slated to be listed on the team’s injured reserve. Brown was noticeably absent during the Chiefs’ triumphant season opener against the Baltimore Ravens.

The upcoming surgery and subsequent recovery phase will see Brown miss at least four upcoming games, including the much-anticipated match against the Cincinnati Bengals at the renowned Arrowhead Stadium.

Reflection on Brown’s Injury and Career

Brown, the Chiefs’ significant free agent acquisition during the offseason, experienced a shoulder joint dislocation after catching a pass during the initial play of the Chiefs’ first preseason game on August 10 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

The 27-year-old wide receiver has a successful five-season NFL career under his belt, with three seasons spent at the Ravens and two with the Arizona Cardinals. His career apex was the 2021 season with the Ravens, where he recorded 91 catches for a total of 1,008 yards. During his last season with the Cardinals, he had a respectable haul of 51 catches for 574 yards.

Chiefs’ Current Leading Receivers

In the absence of Marquise Brown during the game against the Ravens, Rashee Rice emerged as the Chiefs’ leading wide receiver, making seven catches for a total of 103 yards. Additionally, rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy made an impressive debut with two touchdowns, one of which was an end-around.

Surgery and Recovery Updates

The news of Brown being benched on the injured reserve and the scheduled surgery was initially reported by NFL reporter Jordan Schultz. Fans and teammates alike now await more updates on Brown’s surgery and anticipated recovery timeline.