Jason Brownlee, wide receiver from the Southern Miss Golden Eagles, entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the New York Jets. In January 2025, the Kansas City Chiefs signed him on their roster with the practice squad. Brownlee, however, had to make space on the squad to give another WR an opportunity. Jason Brownlee, unstoppable in his spirit and determination, made a statement on X.

“My story is gonna end legendary,” he posted. 

With two brick emoticons indicating how he has built his career brick by brick and how he will do it again. Before joining the NFL, at Southern Miss, Jason Brownlee recorded 2,144 yards, 13 receptions, and 21 touchdowns. Nevertheless, the NFL is the most elite division with one of the elite players across the country. The Kansas City Chiefs are one of the elite teams in the league. They did not just kick start his career but also gracefully let him go early to help him secure his future with other prospective teams in the division.  

Jason Brownlee started in 5 games for the Chiefs, but failed to mark his numbers on the sheet. He did record 56 yards, one touchdown, and 5 receptions with the Jets in 7 games. As one of the most encouraging acts by the Chiefs towards their young prospects, they saved a seat for Brownlee in the locker room. If he is not claimed by any team in the league, he can return to the practice squad with the Chiefs. Just as they are welcoming Rashee Rice back from his six-game suspension. 

Rashee Rice back from suspension for Raiders fixture

The league had suspended Rice for violating the league’s personal conduct policy. Rice pleaded guilty to two third-degree felony charges for his role in a multicar crash in Dallas in 2024 that left several people injured. Now, Patrick Mahomes will include Rice in his radar of the ball spread during the game. 

Andy Reid, referring to the wide receiver core, said, “They’ve got a good friendship, which will be needed now. Because we’ve got a lot of guys and only one football.”

Hollywood Brown, Xavier Worthy, Tyquan Thornton, and Travis Kelce balanced the equation for the team with the relationship they share in Rice’s absence. Brown posted 302 yards, 30 receptions, and 3 touchdowns in 6 games. Worthy recorded 145 yards, 1 touchdown, and 13 receptions in 4 games. Thornton has made a name for himself with an impossible catch touchdown from Mahomes’ distribution. 272 yards, 13 receptions, and 3 touchdowns in 6 games. With an elite class performance. Kelce, acting as a support for them, added 321 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 28 receptions from week 1 through 6.

Rice will cause trouble on the turf against the Rams since his last game in Week 4 of the 2024 season, after an ACL tear ended his season. He had 24 receptions for 288 yards and two touchdowns in less than four games when he suffered the injury. As a rookie in 2023, he caught 79 passes for 938 yards and posted seven touchdowns.

The upcoming Week 7 match could be just what Rashee Rice needs to not let a chapter define his story. And the whole unit is helping him hold his ground, including Andy Reid.