FOXBORO — The Patriots made a shock announcement Saturday after they positioned beginning large receiver Mack Hollins on injured reserve with an stomach damage.
Hollins hadn’t practiced all through the week, however he did end final week’s sport in opposition to the Ravens. Head coach Mike Vrabel stated Monday that the damage did happen against the Ravens.
Hollins can’t return till the AFC Championship Recreation on the earliest. It sounds just like the 32-year-old large receiver might probably be accessible by that point, nevertheless.
“We received’t have the ability to see him for an additional three weeks, so at that time limit, then we might decide, and I hope that’s one which we might make,” Vrabel stated. “However proper now, I don’t assume I can predict something.”
Hollins finishes the common season with 46 catches for 550 yards and two touchdowns. He’s additionally contributed because the Patriots’ finest blocker within the run sport and on particular groups.
With Hollins and Kayshon Boutte (concussion) out Sunday, rookies Efton Chism and Kyle Williams took on greater roles within the 42-10 win over the Jets. Chism caught two passes for 40 yards and a landing, whereas Williams hauled in three passes for 20 yards.
Hollins made the journey to New York regardless of his damage.
