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mike rees
Foxborough, Mass.– new England Patriots wide receiver mac hollinsThe team announced that Joe, who started 13 games and was third on the team in receptions (46) and receiving yards (550), was placed on injured reserve Saturday.
Hollins did not practice all week after being reported with an injury to his stomach. Hollins, 6-foot-4, 221 pounds, had a seven-catch, 69-yard performance in last Sunday’s win. Baltimore Ravens Which secured a playoff spot for New England (12-3). He was likely injured at some point during the game, although he did not leave the game early and played 49 of a possible 74 snaps.
This season, Hollins has played 68% of the Patriots’ offensive snaps, the most of any receiver. His size and catch radius (especially on deep crossing routes) have helped the quarterback drake may Completed a league-leading 70.9% of his passes (min. 150 attempts). The Patriots also relied on Hollins to bring a physical edge in the running game.
On Friday, coach Mike Vrabel praised the 32-year-old Hollins, who made headlines for his preference to come to games barefoot, for his team-first approach.
“He has an energy,” Vrabel said. “And seeing him on Sunday night with the passion he had in helping us win; we’ll obviously miss him. I’ve always appreciated his willingness to learn what we’re doing, but also be a leader for some of the younger guys.”
The Patriots do not have any other receiver on their roster with Hollins’ physicality. veteran receiver stefon diggs Led the team with 76 catches for 869 yards. third year player kayshon boute (inactive Sunday due to an injury) and demario douglas and beginners kyle williams And Afton Chism III Complete the receiver depth chart.
Hollins would have to miss at least four games, meaning he would not be eligible to play deep into the postseason, if at all. patriots visit New York Jets on Sunday, then finish the regular season at home. miami dolphins,
If the Patriots win their final two games, and denver broncos lost their season final at home against los angeles chargersNew England would earn the AFC’s No. 1 seed.
Patriots sign defensive tackle Jeremiah Farms Jr.From the practice squad to the 53-man roster to fill Hollins’ spot on the roster, He also added defensive tackle Leonard Taylor III and cornerback kobi miner From the practice squad for Sunday’s game.
On a related note, rookie running back traveyon henderson The Patriots announced he has been cleared from concussion protocol. Henderson is listed as questionable, and he traveled with the team for Sunday’s game. The Patriots did not extend the running back from the practice squad, a move that indicates Henderson will return to action on Sunday.
The team also called fullback jack westover (Illness) is doubtful for Sunday.
