Overview
- Hollins was placed on injured reserve after missing practice all week, triggering a mandatory four-game absence that covers Weeks 17–18 and at least the first two postseason games.
- The earliest return would be the AFC Championship if the Patriots play on wild-card weekend, or the Super Bowl if they earn a first-round bye, per NFL IR rules.
- To fill roster needs, New England signed DT Jeremiah Pharms Jr. to the 53-man roster and elevated DB Kobee Minor and DL Leonard Taylor III for Week 17.
- The 32-year-old leads Patriots receivers in snaps and has 46 catches for 550 yards and two touchdowns after a 7-catch, 69-yard outing in the Week 16 win at Baltimore.
- With Kayshon Boutte out (concussion) and TreVeyon Henderson cleared to play, Stefon Diggs remains the focal point while Kyle Williams, DeMario Douglas and Efton Chism are in line for larger roles, according to team and local reports.