Veteran wide receiver Hollywood Brown has departed the Philadelphia Eagles after requesting his release from the team.
The parties agreed to a non-injury settlement that provides the organization with financial relief, according to ESPN.
The move followed a limited role for the 29-year-old during the first half of the season, as reported by Eagles Wire.
Brown initially joined the franchise on a one-year, $5 million contract during the offseason, but a significant role never materialized.
He appeared in four games with one start, recording five receptions for 63 yards on eight targets.
Records indicate all five of his catches resulted in first downs, per ESPN.
The receiver previously acknowledged his frustration regarding his lack of playing time during an interview in October.
He maintained at the time that he was not taking the situation personally while focusing on his professional outlook.
“Of course, you want to be somewhere where you play, but at the end of the day, it’s not my plan,” Brown said, according to the network.
Philadelphia’s decision to move forward stems from its current roster outlook and the return of injured personnel.
The team expects receivers DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks to return soon, while younger players like Makai Lemon and Darius Cooper have emerged as viable options, according to ESPN.
Although the exact financial figures of the settlement remain undisclosed, the agreement successfully creates room on the roster, the outlets reported.
The move effectively concludes an unsuccessful experiment for the Eagles, who had hoped to reshape their passing attack following the departure of A.J. Brown.
For the veteran receiver, the departure offers an opportunity to seek a larger role with a different team after waiting for consistent targets in Philadelphia.