Overview
- New England placed Mack Hollins on injured reserve with an abdominal injury after he did not practice all week, making him ineligible for at least four games.
- Based on NFL IR rules, the earliest Hollins could return is the AFC Championship Game without a first-round bye or the Super Bowl with a bye.
- The Patriots signed defensive tackle Jeremiah Pharms Jr. to the 53-man roster and elevated Leonard Taylor III and Kobee Minor for Sunday’s game against the Jets.
- Kayshon Boutte is out with a concussion and several defensive starters are also sidelined, shifting receiver snaps to Stefon Diggs, rookie Kyle Williams and Efton Chism as DeMario Douglas manages a slot role.
- Hollins finishes the regular season at 46 catches for 550 yards and two touchdowns while leading Patriots receivers in snap share, a role valued for size and blocking in the run game.