Kansas City Chiefs GM Brett Veach continues to build for the future after a disappointing 6-11 2025 NFL season.
The Chiefs have signed over a half-dozen players to reserve/future contracts following the conclusion of the 2025 NFL season. Many of those players were from the practice squad, though a handful were entirely new additions.
On Monday, the team opted to re-sign a familiar face who spent most of the season on the practice squad after standing out in a big way during the preseason. Could that translate to more in 2026? That’s certainly the hope for Kansas City.
Chiefs sign WR Jason Brownlee to reserve/future deal
Brownlee originally entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent, signing with the New York Jets after going undrafted out of Southern Mississippi. The 26-year-old will enter his third season with the Chiefs in 2026, first signing to the practice squad in Jan. of 2025. He signed a reserve/future contract with the team in February following the Super Bowl LIX loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
A standout training camp led to an opportunity in the preseason, during which Brownlee caught a back-shoulder fade touchdown from Patrick Mahomes against the Arizona Cardinals. That performance ultimately led to a bigger opportunity for Brownlee. With Rashee Rice suspended to start the season, Brownlee made the initial 53-man roster and appeared in six games for the Chiefs. He was targeted only once during those first six games, with most of his contributions coming as a blocker or on special teams. When Rice returned to action, K.C. waived Brownlee and re-signed him to the practice squad.
At 6-foot-3 and 200 pounds, Brownlee has a body type and skill set that Kansas City needs more of. With several pending free agents at the wide receiver position like Tyquan Thornton, JuJu Smith-Schuster, and Hollywood Brown, the Chiefs are wise to bring Brownlee back for another offseason with a shot to further build chemistry and make an impact.
Chiefs wide receivers under contract for 2026
- Rashee Rice
- Xavier Worthy
- Jalen Royals
- Jimmy Holiday (reserve/future)
- Andrew Armstrong (reserve/future)
- Jason Brownlee (reserve/future)
