The New York Giants are turning the page on offense, and they’re doing it with a familiar face to NFL fans: Matt Nagy. The former Bears head coach and longtime Andy Reid disciple has been hired as the Giants' new offensive coordinator, tasked with guiding second-year quarterback Jaxson Dart into the next phase of his development. And if history is any indicator, Nagy might not be coming alone.
One name to watch as free agency approaches? Marquise “Hollywood” Brown.
A Potential Reunion in the Making
Brown, who played under Nagy in Kansas City, is set to hit the open market this offseason. While he’s never quite been a WR1 in the traditional sense, he’s built a solid career as a dynamic, complementary weapon - the kind of receiver who thrives in space and stretches defenses vertically. That’s exactly the kind of player Nagy has historically leaned on to open up his offense.
In 2025, Brown posted 587 receiving yards and five touchdowns with the Chiefs - his best numbers since 2022 - while operating mostly out of the slot. He brought a dose of speed and explosiveness to the Kansas City offense, showing he still has the burst that made him a first-round pick back in 2019. With 16 career receptions of 40+ yards, Brown is a legitimate deep threat who can take the top off a defense at any moment.
That kind of skill set could be a perfect fit for a Giants offense looking to evolve. Dart, still early in his NFL journey, would benefit from a receiver who can turn short throws into big gains and force safeties to play honest. Brown’s familiarity with Nagy’s system would only accelerate the learning curve, giving the Giants a plug-and-play option who already understands the playbook and the expectations.
Insurance for Wan’Dale Robinson?
Of course, there’s another layer to this potential move - and it revolves around Wan’Dale Robinson. The 5-foot-8 slot receiver is coming off a breakout year, racking up over 1,000 yards and four touchdowns in 2025. He’s become one of the most reliable targets in the Giants’ offense, and his ability to create yards after the catch (a whopping 386 YAC last season) has made him a valuable weapon in the short and intermediate game.
But that kind of production doesn’t come cheap. Robinson is set to hit free agency, and his next contract could push north of $17 million per year. That’s a big number for a team that’s still building around a young quarterback and might need to allocate resources elsewhere.
If the Giants can’t bring Robinson back, Brown could be a logical - and cost-effective - alternative. He’s not a carbon copy of Robinson, but the similarities are there: both operate primarily out of the slot, both are under 5-foot-10, and both do their best work in the middle of the field. Brown might not have Robinson’s recent production, but he brings a veteran presence and proven explosiveness at a fraction of the cost.
Spotrac projects Brown to land a one-year deal worth around $5.5 million - a budget-friendly number for a player with his résumé. That kind of deal would allow the Giants to maintain flexibility while still giving Dart a reliable target who knows how to get open and make plays.
What It All Means for the Giants' Offense
Bringing in Matt Nagy signals a shift in offensive identity for the Giants. This is a coordinator who values tempo, spacing, and versatility - and who isn’t afraid to lean on speed to create mismatches. Reuniting him with a player like Hollywood Brown would give the Giants a head start on installing that vision.
Whether Brown ends up in New York or not, the message is clear: the Giants are serious about building a system that supports their young quarterback. And if they can do it with players who already know how to thrive under Nagy, all the better.
The next few weeks will tell us whether that reunion becomes reality. But don’t be surprised if Brown’s name keeps popping up in Giants conversations - especially if Robinson’s price tag climbs out of reach.