In a blow to the Kansas City Chiefs' receiving corps, it has been confirmed that wide receiver Hollywood Brown will not make his debut in Thursday night's game against the Baltimore Ravens. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid made the announcement on Friday, revealing that Brown has been ruled out due to a shoulder injury sustained during the team's first preseason game.

Despite the setback, Brown managed to avoid placement on injured reserve, indicating that the Chiefs expect him to return within the first four weeks of the regular season. General Manager Brett Veach expressed optimism about Brown's recovery, stating that he is trending in the right direction. However, the progress has not been swift enough for him to be ready for Week One.

With Brown sidelined, the Chiefs will have to lean on their other talented wideouts when they take on the Ravens. One player who has seen increased opportunities since Brown's injury is Justin Watson. Watson will join a list of options that include Rashee Rice, first-round pick Xavier Worthy, Skyy Moore, Mecole Hardman, and JuJu Smith-Schuster.

While the absence of Brown is undoubtedly disappointing for the Chiefs, they will have to rely on the depth of their wide receiver group to make up for his absence. The opener against the Ravens will serve as a crucial test for the team's depth and the ability of their other receivers to step up and make an impact.

It remains to be seen when exactly Hollywood Brown will make his much-anticipated debut for the Chiefs, but the team remains hopeful that he will be back on the field in the early stages of the regular season. For now, the focus will be on finding alternative options to fill the void created by his absence.

As the Chiefs prepare for their highly-anticipated clash with the Ravens, the spotlight will now shift to players like Watson, Rice, Worthy, Moore, Hardman, and Smith-Schuster, who will have the opportunity to showcase their skills and help propel the team to a strong start in the 2021 season.