The Patriots are patching together their passing game as they head into Week 9, and the latest move gives Drake Maye another familiar target to lean on.
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, New England added Mack Hollins to the 53-man roster from the practice squad. The move comes with AJ Brown still dealing with injury concerns, leaving Maye short on options for Sunday’s home matchup with the Green Bay Packers.
Hollins has already seen action in four games for the Patriots this season, and he’s produced 15 catches for 209 yards with a long of 26. At 6-foot-4, the 33-year-old North Carolina Tar Heels alumnus gives Maye another big-bodied receiver who can help stretch the field when the offense wants to attack downfield.
There’s also recent history here. Hollins’ best receiving season came in 2025, when he put up 550 yards for Vrabel and Maye’s team during a run that ended in a Super Bowl appearance.
New England is also dealing with a hit to the backfield. TreVeyon Henderson will be out against Green Bay after getting a message from his head coach, which means Rhamondre Stevenson will draw the start at running back. Stevenson has given Maye another useful outlet this season, catching 20 passes for more than 200 yards and a touchdown.
The Patriots enter the game at 5-3, still rolling despite the injuries. Hollins’ return gives them a veteran presence at receiver as they try to keep things moving without Brown.
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