Particle.news
Download on the App Store
14 ARTICLES
·
4d ago

Patriots Place WR Mack Hollins on IR, Reshape Roster Ahead of Week 17

The four-game IR window keeps him out through Week 18 plus the first two playoff rounds.

Dec 21, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins (13) celebrates a catch against Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton (14) with New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (38) during the first half of the game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn Images
Image
New York Jets cornerback Brandon Stephens (21) keeps New England Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins from making a catch during a Nov. 13 game at Gillette Stadium. (Photo By Matt Stone/Boston) Herald).
Image

Overview

  • Hollins goes to injured reserve with an abdominal injury after missing practice all week, making him ineligible for at least four games.
  • His earliest postseason return is the AFC Championship without a bye or the Super Bowl with a bye under NFL IR rules.
  • The 32-year-old posted 46 receptions for 550 yards and two touchdowns and led Patriots receivers in snap share as a physical, three-down option.
  • New England signed DT Jeremiah Pharms Jr. to the 53-man roster and elevated DB Kobee Minor and DL Leonard Taylor III, reinforcing depth on a banged-up defense.
  • With Kayshon Boutte out against the Jets, Stefon Diggs is expected to carry more of the passing game while rookie Kyle Williams and Efton Chism see expanded roles; the lack of a running back elevation points to TreVeyon Henderson likely returning.