"Hollins had landed on IR on Dec. 27 with an abdomen injury. Up to that point, he had started 13 games and was third on the team in receptions (46) and receiving yards (550). He had been designated to return from IR on Thursday, practicing for the first time. At 6-foot-4 and 221 pounds, Hollins' large catch radius makes him a top option for quarterback Drake Maye on in-breaking routes."
"Furthermore, his blocking prowess was often cited by coaches as an important part of the running game. Hollins joins veteran Stefon Diggs and third-year player Kayshon Boutte atop the receiver depth chart. Third-year player DeMario "Pop" Douglas and rookies Kyle Williams and Efton Chism III round out the depth chart. At the time Hollins went on IR, he had played 68% of the Patriots' offensive snaps, which was more than any receiver."
The New England Patriots activated starting wide receiver Mack Hollins from injured reserve on Saturday ahead of the AFC Championship Game at Denver. Hollins had been placed on IR on Dec. 27 with an abdomen injury after starting 13 games, posting 46 receptions for 550 yards. He practiced after being designated to return and will provide a large catch radius for quarterback Drake Maye and contribute as a run-game blocker. Hollins joins Stefon Diggs and Kayshon Boutte atop the receiver depth chart, with DeMario "Pop" Douglas, Kyle Williams and Efton Chism III behind them. To make room, rookie defensive tackle Eric Gregory was placed on IR; Leonard Taylor III and D'Ernest Johnson were elevated from the practice squad.
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