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NegativeInjuryOct 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Hollins is on injured reserve with a calf issue, limiting the Patriots' receiving options and creating a need for additional help at the position.

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NegativeInjuryOct 28, 2026Pats Pulpit

Placed on injured reserve due to a calf injury in October, Hollins has caught 61 passes for 759 yards and two touchdowns through 19 games and 16 starts with the Patriots. The 2017 fourth-round pick out of North Carolina earned a Super Bowl LII ring as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles and was later claimed off waivers by ex-Miami head coach Brian Flores. A Dolphin from 2019 through 2021, Hollins served as a special teams captain before making stops with an additional three teams. The 33-year-old's NFL career has featured 228 receptions for 2,828 yards and 17 visits to the end zone across 131 appearances.

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NegativeInjuryOct 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Hollins was placed on injured reserve due to a calf injury in October; the 33-year-old has caught 61 passes for 759 yards and two touchdowns through 19 games and 16 starts with the Patriots. A 2017 fourth-round pick out of North Carolina, Hollins earned a Super Bowl LII ring with the Philadelphia Eagles and was later claimed off waivers by ex-Miami head coach Brian Flores, serving as a Dolphins special teams captain from 2019 through 2021. His NFL career spans 228 receptions for 2,828 yards and 17 touchdowns across 131 appearances with five different teams.

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NegativeInjuryOct 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Hollins departed Week 4 with a calf injury and did not return; he was placed on injured reserve in Week 5. Veteran practice squad call-up Efton Chism saw the biggest increase in routes following Hollins' departure.

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NegativeInjuryOct 28, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

Hollins departed Week 4 win over the Bills with a calf injury and did not return; he was placed on injured reserve in Week 5. His departure increased routes for veteran practice squad call-up Efton Chism, though Kyle Williams could finally see additional time on the field.

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NegativeRoleOct 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Efton Chism III discussed his close relationship with Mack Hollins in a video interview, suggesting a notable connection within the Patriots organization.

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NegativeDepth ChartOct 26, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver on the Patriots' injured reserve with a realistic chance to be designated for return; one of six remaining IR-return spots available to the team.

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PositiveUsageOct 25, 2026Ian Hartitz

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49ers WRs in the first half today: 1 target 0 receptions

49ers WRs in the first half today: 1 target 0 receptions

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NegativeInjuryOct 22, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Hollins is on injured reserve with a calf injury.

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NegativeInjuryOct 22, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Hollins is on IR, and with Romeo Doubs also joining him on IR, DeMario Douglas becomes a legitimate flex option in Week 7.

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NegativeInjuryOct 22, 2026Flock Fantasy

Mack Hollins is ruled out, further depleting the Patriots receiver depth chart and concentrating target volume toward A.J. Brown.

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NegativeInjuryOct 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The source indicates that Hollins is on injured reserve, contributing to the Patriots' need to add receiver depth.

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NegativeInjuryOct 21, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Mack Hollins is on injured reserve, which opens up a bigger role for Kyle Williams in the Patriots' passing game.

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NegativeInjuryOct 20, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Hollins is on the Patriots' injured reserve list alongside Romeo Doubs, who was added this week with a shoulder injury.

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NegativeInjuryOct 20, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

Hollins departed Week 4 with a calf injury and did not return, then was placed on injured reserve in Week 5. Veteran practice squad call-up Efton Chism saw the biggest increase in routes following Hollins' departure, which was particularly interesting considering the team's general lack of downfield abilities.

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NegativeInjuryOct 20, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Hollins departed Week 4 win over the Bills with a calf injury and did not return, then was placed on injured reserve in Week 5. Veteran practice squad call-up Efton Chism saw the biggest increase in routes following Hollins' departure, which was particularly interesting considering the team's general lack of downfield abilities.

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NegativeInjuryOct 20, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Mack Hollins has been on injured reserve since Week 5 with a calf injury and will be eligible to return to practice and the 53-man roster in Week 9.

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NegativeDepth ChartOct 20, 2026Pats Pulpit

On injured reserve since Week 5 with a calf issue; eligible to return to practice and the 53-man roster in Week 9. His return will impact the Patriots' receiver depth chart as the team navigates injuries to Doubs and the recent return of A.J. Brown.

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NegativeInjuryOct 19, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Mack Hollins placed on injured reserve two weeks prior with calf injury sustained in Week 5 win over Buffalo; eligible to return after Week 8 game in Miami. His absence compounds the Patriots' wide receiver depth issues alongside Doubs' shoulder injury.

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NegativeInjuryOct 19, 2026Pats Pulpit

Mack Hollins was placed on injured reserve two weeks ago due to a calf injury sustained in the Patriots' win in Buffalo. He will be eligible to return after the Week 8 game in Miami, meaning he will miss at least two games alongside Romeo Doubs' four-game absence.

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NegativeInjuryOct 19, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Mack Hollins was placed on injured reserve on October 10 with a calf injury, removing him from New England's wide receiver rotation alongside Romeo Doubs.

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NegativeInjuryOct 19, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Mack Hollins joins Romeo Doubs on injured reserve and will not be eligible to return until the bye week in late November.

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NegativeInjuryOct 18, 2026Pats Pulpit

Mack Hollins remains out on injured reserve for Week 6, continuing to limit the Patriots' wide receiver depth despite A.J. Brown's return from injury.

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NegativeInjuryOct 17, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver Mack Hollins has been moved to injured reserve, joining a growing list of Patriots contributors sidelined by injury since A.J. Brown went down in Week 1.

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NegativeInjuryOct 17, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Mack Hollins is sidelined with a calf injury, creating an opening in the Patriots' receiving corps as A.J. Brown is expected to return from injured reserve.

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NegativeInjuryOct 17, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Mack Hollins was placed on injured reserve prior to Week 5's loss to Las Vegas. Before his injury, Hollins led all Patriots receivers with 15 catches for 209 yards, making him the team's most productive pass-catcher.

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NegativeInjuryOct 17, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Mack Hollins was placed on injured reserve prior to Week 5's loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. Before going on IR, Hollins led Patriots wide receivers with 15 catches for 209 yards, making his absence a significant loss to the receiving corps.

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NegativeInjuryOct 17, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Mack Hollins had been leading the team in receptions in AJ Brown's absence but is now on injured reserve, removing him from the passing game rotation.

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NegativeInjuryOct 17, 2026Gang Green Nation

Mack Hollins had been leading the team in receptions in AJ Brown's absence but is now on injured reserve, removing him from availability for Sunday's game.

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NegativeInjuryOct 17, 2026Footballguys

Listed as out for Week 5 matchup against Las Vegas as a member of New England.

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PositiveInjuryOct 16, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Mack Hollins (calf) has been cleared to play this week, returning to availability for Week 6.

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NegativeInjuryOct 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Mack Hollins is on injured reserve and should be considered a likely candidate for one of the Patriots' remaining return designations during the regular season.

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NegativeInjuryOct 16, 2026Pats Pulpit

Mack Hollins is considered a likely candidate for one of the two remaining return designations available to the Patriots this regular season, positioning him as a priority to return from injured reserve.

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NegativeInjuryOct 15, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

Wide receiver Mack Hollins landed on injured reserve due to a calf injury, creating depth chart opportunity for the Patriots' remaining active receivers: Romeo Doubs, DeMario Douglas, Efton Chism III, and Kyle Williams.

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NegativeInjuryOct 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Patriots veteran receiver Mack Hollins landed on injured reserve due to a calf injury, opening the door for other receivers on the depth chart including Romeo Doubs, DeMario Douglas, Efton Chism III, and Kyle Williams.

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NegativeInjuryOct 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver Mack Hollins has joined the injured reserve list since A.J. Brown went down in Week 1, further thinning the Patriots receiver depth chart; he is among eight players eligible to potentially return from IR, though at least two of them will not be brought back.

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NegativeInjuryOct 14, 2026Pats Pulpit

Veteran receiver Mack Hollins has landed on injured reserve due to a calf injury, opening receiving depth chart opportunities for Romeo Doubs, DeMario Douglas, Efton Chism III, and Kyle Williams. Hollins' absence coincides with A.J. Brown's 21-day return window, creating uncertainty in the Patriots' receiving corps composition.

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NegativeInjuryOct 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Mack Hollins landed on injured reserve due to a calf injury, creating a vacancy in the Patriots' receiver depth chart and opening the door for A.J. Brown's return to be more impactful.

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NegativeInjuryOct 13, 2026FantasyPros Articles

The Patriots placed Mack Hollins (calf) on injured reserve Saturday before Week 5.

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NegativeInjuryOct 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Hollins departed the team's Week 4 win over the Bills with a calf injury and did not return; he did not practice on Wednesday before being ruled out Friday.

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