Overview
- Hollins practiced Thursday for the first time since his Dec. 21 abdominal injury, officially starting his 21-day activation window while he remains on injured reserve.
- To dress Hollins against Denver, the Patriots must clear a 53-man roster spot and finalize the move by Saturday’s 4 p.m. ET deadline.
- Head coach Mike Vrabel said Wednesday the window was not expected to start, then Hollins participated Thursday, shifting him from not practicing to active in drills.
- Carlton Davis stayed in a red non-contact jersey, consistent with Phase 4 of the concussion protocol, leaving his game status unresolved.
- Harold Landry and Marte Mapu were absent Thursday with center Garrett Bradbury newly missing, while IR players Terrell Jennings and Joshua Farmer continued to practice as teammates lauded Hollins’ energy and his 46-550-2 regular-season line.