FOXBORO — The Patriots’ broad receiver room simply obtained a little bit extra crowded.
Extensive receiver Mack Hollins participated in Thursday’s walk-through, which means he’s been activated off of the physically unable to perform list. Hollins didn’t apply throughout the spring and was held out of the primary week-plus of coaching camp periods.
The 31-year-old journeyman veteran signed a two-year, $8.4 million contract as a free agent with the Patriots this offseason. He’s considered as a roster lock since his deal comes with $3.5 million in ensures.
Hollins will battle for a beginning position alongside Stefon Diggs and DeMario Douglas. His prime competitors contains Kayshon Boutte, Kyle Williams and Kendrick Bourne. Extensive receivers Javon Baker, Efton Chism, John Jiles and Jeremiah Webb are competing for roster spots.
Hollins is coming into his ninth NFL season. He’s frolicked with the Eagles, Dolphins, Raiders, Falcons and Payments. He performed beneath present Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels throughout his season with the Raiders. It was Hollins’ profession yr with 690 receiving yards, 57 catches and 4 touchdowns.
“He’s been an amazing assist for me,” Williamsa mentioned Thursday of Hollins. “Particularly studying the playbook, serving to me off the sector, working arduous, and all that sort of stuff. Simply issues like that. We’ve a vet like that that basically cares about your development, it simply helps. The whole lot that he’s saying, I’m simply taking it in mentally.”
In 112 profession video games, Hollins has 40 begins. He has 162 catches, 2,069 yards and 15 touchdowns over seven seasons.
Boutte has been the Patriots’ beginning “X” broad receiver, however Hollins may take his place given his NFL expertise, particularly inside McDaniels’ system.
Throughout Thursday’s walk-through, Hollins was instantly lined up within the first-team offense together with Diggs and Douglas.
Hollins can be an skilled particular groups protection participant with 1,186 profession snaps and 28 tackles beneath his belt.
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