Patriots activate WR Mack Hollins from injured reserve after missing minimum 4 games

The New England Patriots activated wide receiver Mack Hollins from injured reserve on Saturday ahead of their Week 9 matchup against the Green Bay Packers. Hollins missed the minimum requirement of four games after sustaining a calf injury during Week 4 against the Buffalo Bills. Before the injury, the nine-year NFL veteran emerged as a reliable top target for quarterback Drake Maye.

In four games this season, Hollins has recorded 15 receptions for 309 yards. His return provides vital veteran depth to a thinned Patriots receiving corps that has recently placed A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs on injured reserve, while tight end Hunter Henry is also listed as questionable.