Why Eagles Are Cutting Fred Johnson, Hollywood Brown During Bye Week

What Fred Johnson & Hollywood Brown's Releases Say About the Eagles’ Plans Moving Forward

Eagles fans should have a good idea about what the team is trying to accomplish after moving on from OT Fred Johnson and WR Hollywood Brown this week.

Why Eagles are cutting Fred Johnson, Hollywood Brown during bye week

The Eagles are clearing roster space as the head into the second half of 2026.

Eagles release wide receiver Hollywood Brown and tackle Fred Johnson

Brown signed a one-year deal worth up to $6.5 million in the offseason but could not recapture his former 1,000-yard form.

Eagles Waive Hollywood Brown and Fred Johnson After Deadline

Main Story The Eagles waived wide receiver Hollywood Brown and tackle Fred Johnson, opening two more spots on their 53-man roster. With the trade deadline passed, both veterans are subject to waivers through the postseason. By the Numbers Brown caught 5 passes for 63 yards in 4 games, playing 21% of the offensive snaps. Johnson appeared in 7 games this season; in 2025, he played 626 offensive snaps, or 59%. Philadelphia now has 4 open spots on i…