
Marquise Brown may be stirring the offseason conversation before free agency even begins.
The veteran wide receiver, known to fans as “Hollywood,” recently fueled speculation about a potential return to the Baltimore Ravens after engaging with several social media posts referencing a 2026 reunion. While Brown has not formally announced any plans regarding his future, his online activity was enough to ignite buzz among Baltimore supporters eager for added speed on the perimeter.
Brown, originally a first-round pick by Baltimore in the 2019 NFL Draft, spent three seasons with the Ravens before being traded to the Arizona Cardinals in 2022. During his time in Baltimore, he developed into one of quarterback Lamar Jackson’s primary targets, finishing his Ravens tenure with 195 receptions for 2,361 yards and 21 touchdowns.
The connection between Brown and Jackson remains a storyline that refuses to fade. The two entered the league together and showed flashes of dynamic chemistry, particularly during Baltimore’s 2019 campaign when Jackson earned NFL MVP honors. Though the Ravens have since reshaped their receiving corps in multiple ways, the idea of reuniting Jackson with a familiar deep threat continues to intrigue fans.
Brown’s career since leaving Baltimore has included stretches of high production, along with injury challenges that limited his availability at times. When healthy, his speed remains his defining trait — a vertical element that stretches defenses and opens space underneath.
For Baltimore, the question would center on fit and timing. The Ravens have consistently emphasized offensive balance under coach John Harbaugh, blending a physical rushing attack with an evolving passing game. Adding a proven veteran with institutional familiarity could provide depth and experience, but financial considerations and roster construction will ultimately shape any decision.
As of now, Brown’s social media interactions amount to speculation rather than substance. No official discussions have been announced by either side, and 2026 free agency remains weeks away.
Still, in today’s NFL landscape, hints can carry weight. For Ravens fans, even a digital nod from Brown is enough to reopen the door to what once was — and what could potentially be again.
Lamar Jackson might be recruiting
— Ravens Nation (@RavenNationLIVE) February 16, 2026
After Hollywood Brown posted a pic with a purple heart, Jackson commented: “Purple heart means Hollywood to the Ravens.”
A reunion could be in the works as the Ravens look to reload around Lamar. pic.twitter.com/9gzvNmsk0O
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