{"id":42495,"date":"2026-01-27T12:21:24","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T12:21:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breakingnews.azontree.com\/?p=42495"},"modified":"2026-01-27T12:21:24","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T12:21:24","slug":"the-chiefs-decide-to-renew-the-contract-of-a-receiver-who-will-have-a-new-opportunity-with-patrick-mahomes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breakingnews.azontree.com\/?p=42495","title":{"rendered":"The Chiefs decide to renew the contract of a receiver who will have a new opportunity with Patrick Mahomes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/phantom.estaticos-marca.com\/f0b07c8d8e9647c564be2ed07281dea2\/resize\/1320\/f\/jpg\/assets\/multimedia\/imagenes\/2025\/07\/08\/17519825579467.png\" alt=\"Patrick Mahomes\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Kansas City Chiefs<\/strong> are continuing to reshape their roster following a difficult 2025 season, and one of their latest moves reflects confidence in internal growth, as the team brought back wide receiver <strong>Jason Brownlee<\/strong> for another opportunity.<\/p>\n<p>After finishing 6-11, general manager <strong>Brett Veach<\/strong> shifted his focus toward stability, choosing to retain young players who already understand the system and can continue developing alongside <strong>Patrick Mahomes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In the weeks after the season, <strong>Kansas City Chiefs<\/strong> signed multiple players to reserve and future contracts, many of them from the practice squad, showing a preference for continuity over drastic change.<\/p>\n<p>Brownlee&#8217;s return stood out among those moves, largely because of his steady progress behind the scenes and the flashes he showed when given limited opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>The former <strong>Southern Mississippi<\/strong> standout entered the league as an undrafted free agent, beginning his career with the <strong>New York Jets<\/strong> before searching for a more permanent role elsewhere.<\/p>\n<p>He joined the <strong>Kansas City Chiefs<\/strong>&#8216; practice squad in early 2025 and remained with the organization after signing a reserve deal following their Super Bowl LIX loss to Philadelphia.<\/p>\n<p>During training camp and preseason, Brownlee began drawing attention, particularly after catching a back-shoulder touchdown from <strong>Patrick Mahomes<\/strong> against Arizona.<\/p>\n<p>That moment helped him earn a roster spot while <strong>Rashee Rice<\/strong> served a suspension, and although his targets were limited, he contributed through blocking and special teams work.<\/p>\n<p>Once Rice returned, Brownlee was released and later re-signed, a move that signaled <strong>Kansas City Chiefs<\/strong>&#8216; continued interest in his long-term development.<\/p>\n<p>With several veteran receivers nearing free agency, the <strong>Kansas City Chiefs<\/strong> now view Brownlee as a cost-effective option who could grow into a more meaningful role.<\/p>\n<h2>Kansas City Chiefs react to new offensive coordinator<\/h2>\n<p>Alongside roster adjustments, <strong>Kansas City Chiefs<\/strong> has also taken steps to reshape its coaching staff, highlighted by the return of <strong>Eric Bieniemy<\/strong> as offensive coordinator.<\/p>\n<p>Head coach <strong>Andy Reid<\/strong> explained that while several candidates were considered, the organization prioritized experience and familiarity in a competitive hiring market.<\/p>\n<p>Bieniemy previously played a major role in the <strong>Kansas City Chiefs<\/strong>&#8216; offensive rise, first as running backs coach and later as coordinator during multiple deep playoff runs.<\/p>\n<p>After spending three seasons away from the organization, his return represents a renewed commitment to discipline, structure, and aggressive play-calling.<\/p>\n<p>Reid spoke openly about what Bieniemy brings to the locker room and coaching staff, pointing to his intensity and leadership.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s good to get him back in the building,&#8221; Reid said of Bieniemy. &#8220;And I think we all know the energy that Eric (<strong>Eric Bieniemy<\/strong>) brings and what he gives to a football team.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;So, then he&#8217;s coming off a heck of a season with the <strong>Chicago Bears<\/strong>. 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