Jason Brownlee

Career StatsD

Year	Team	GP	Rec	Yards	TD
Career		13	5	56	1
2025		6	0	0	0
2024		3	5	47	1
2023		7

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Chiefs' $1.1M deal for Jason Brownlee earns a D CVI, representing a slight overpay for rotational production at the wide receiver position. While the financial commitment appears modest on the surface, paying seven figures for a player grading as rotational rather than a clear contributor raises questions about roster construction efficiency. At 27, Brownlee sits in an awkward career window where he's past the typical developmental phase but hasn't established himself as a reliable starter, making this investment puzzling for a championship-contending team that typically maximizes every roster spot. The one-year structure does provide Kansas City with flexibility to move on quickly if Brownlee fails to outperform his rotational projection, but championship teams generally shouldn't be allocating meaningful salary cap space to players who project as depth pieces. This signing feels like the Chiefs either see something in Brownlee's skill set that isn't reflected in his recent production, or they're simply paying a premium for familiarity in their system — neither scenario justifies the cost for what amounts to a replacement-level contributor.

Performance Analysis

Jason Brownlee grades at a D as a young receiver who has bounced between the Jets and Chiefs without earning a consistent offensive role. His five receptions for 56 yards and one touchdown across 13 games over three seasons is minimal production, though the touchdown shows he can find the end zone when targeted. Kansas City gave him six games in 2025, suggesting some level of trust as a depth receiver. Brownlee's three tackles confirm special teams involvement that supplements his limited offensive contributions. He is a developmental receiver who needs more opportunities to show whether the athletic traits that got him signed can translate to consistent NFL production.

Fan Sentiment

A low-risk futures deal for a practice squad fringe receiver — nothing more. Multiple outlets framed it as a second chance after Brownlee spent most of 2025 on Kansas City's practice squad. His 6-foot-3 frame is the lone notable physical trait drawing any roster interest. Fans see this as a camp body signing, with minimal expectation he cracks the 53-man roster. Brownlee needs a standout preseason to avoid another practice squad stint.