Date | News |
4/29/25 | Patriots predicted to cut ties with $19.5 million pass catcher. The New England Patriots signed Mack Hollins and Stefon Diggs this offseason. The Patriots signed Kendrick Bourne to a three-year, $19.5 million contract before the 2024 season. The Athletic's Chad Graff predicted he would get cut before the season starts. "This is probably where the most intense training camp competitions will take place," wrote Graff of the wide receiver situation in training camp. Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/new-england-pa... |
3/27/25 | NFL Insider Reveals 5 WRs the Patriots Pursued Before Signing Stefon Diggs To $69 Million Deal. While they've added Mack Hollins and Stefon Diggs to the roster, there were five other wide receivers the New England Patriots were trying to sign this summer. Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-insider-rev... |
3/27/25 | NFL Insider Reveals 5 WRs the Patriots Pursued Before Signing Stefon Diggs To $69 Million Deal. While they've added Mack Hollins and Stefon Diggs to the roster, there were five other wide receivers the New England Patriots were trying to sign this summer. Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-insider-rev... |
3/27/25 | Patriots got an original when they signed receiver Mack Hollins: 'The cat is just different'. From a practical standpoint, Hollins, who signed a two-year deal with the Patriots this month worth $8.4 million, adds another layer of depth to the wide receiver depth chart. The 6-foot-4-inch, 221-pounder, who had a career-high 57 catches for 690 yards and four touchdowns while playing for Josh McDaniels in Las Vegas in 2022, likely projects as a third or fourth receiver for New England. In his introductory press conference, he said he welcomed the chance to work with McDaniels again. “The expectation is that you're capable of doing whatever is asked of you,” Hollins said of McDaniels. Source: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/03/27/sports/mack... |
3/24/25 | Patriots Linked to Blockbuster Trade Proposal With Panthers. The New England Patriots have spent a lot of money this offseason, but they still haven't really rectified their most significant needs. The Patriots' two most glaring holes heading into free agency were at wide receiver and along their offensive line, and all they've done is sign Mack Hollins and Morgan Moses. The Pats may now have to rely on the NFL Draft to find answers, and Michael DeVito of Musket Fire thinks that a blockbuster trade with the Carolina Panthers may solve their problems. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/news/new-england-p... |
3/23/25 | Patriots Named Surprising Trade Destination for Star WR. The New England Patriots have largely struck out on the wide receiver market this offseason, failing to sign any significant free agents and coming up short on trades. Yes, the Patriots did add Mack Hollins on the open market, but he is nothing more than an auxiliary option, at best. At this point, New England will likely have to either sign Stefon Diggs and/or turn to the NFL Draft to solve its receiver problem. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/news/new-england-p... |
3/23/25 | Analyst 'Hates' Idea of Patriots Adding Texans Star WR. The New England Patriots have not done much to address their receiving corps this offseason, only signing Mack Hollins, which does not really move the needle. Unfortunately for the Patriots, most of the top wide receivers are off the market, but there is one very intriguing option still available: Stefon Diggs. Diggs has already met with New England and is widely viewed as the team's top target at the position, but would the Pats be better off searching elsewhere? Travis Thomas of NESN thinks so and doesn't think the Patriots should bring in Diggs with a young, inexperienced quarterback in Drake Maye. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/news/analyst-hates... |
3/20/25 | 3 Bills' rivals named potential free-agent suitors for 5x Pro Bowl WR. Mack Hollins left the Buffalo Bills for the New England Patriots last week while free agent Amari Cooper has yet to sign a contract. Although the Bills added former Los Angeles Chargers' third-round draft pick Joshua Palmer, they still seemingly have an open spot remaining amongst the receiving corps. Re-signing Cooper isn't completely out of the question, but he could wind up being too pricy for Buffalo's taste and his best days may be behind him. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/bills/news/free-agency-wr-3... |
3/20/25 | Trades galore, Patriots get multiple firsts in 7-round 2025 mock draft. The New England Patriots entered free agency with over $127 million in cap space, knowing they needed to overhaul their roster. Key signings like Milton Williams, Robert Spillane, Morgan Moses, Carlton Davis III and Mack Hollins show that Mike Vrabel and the front office are committed to improving both the talent and the culture in the locker room. Source: https://patriotswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl... |
3/20/25 | Beantown Rundown: Is Stefon Diggs the answer for Patriots at wide receiver?. The New England Patriots have enjoyed a busy start to free agency, reinforcing their defense with several big name players. Defensive tackle Milton Williams, cornerback Carlton Davis, defensive end Harold Landry, and linebacker Robert Spillance have been the highlight additions to this point, as new head coach Mike Vrabel has come in and begun rebuilding the team to his liking. New England made a pair of moves to reinforce their offensive line, signing right tackle Morgan Moses and center Garrett Bradbury, while also bringing in Mack Hollins to help their pass catching corps. Source: https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/new-england-patriots/... |
3/19/25 | Why Patriots Legend 'Hated' Playing Against New England Newcomer. The Patriots obviously wanted to add talented players in free agency, but Mike Vrabel and company clearly targeted veterans who they thought would help shape a new culture in New England. Mack Hollins figures to assist with that objective. Hollins is not a No. 1 wide receiver, but he's poised to help the Patriots in a variety of ways. Just ask former New England safety Devin McCourty, who had many battles against the eighth-year pro across his legendary tenure in Foxboro, Mass. Source: https://nesn.com/2025/03/why-patriots-legend-hated... |
3/17/25 | Patriots Should Follow This Plan To Upgrade At Wide Receiver. The New England Patriots still have yet to fully address their wide receiver room this offseason. Sure, they brought in veteran wideout Mack Hollins, but the Patriots need to surround Drake Maye with more. There are still plenty of options available for the Patriots to upgrade their receiver unit. NESN's Keagan Stiefel laid out a plan on “Foxboro Rush” in which the Patriots picked up a veteran wide receiver in free agency to bolster the group and then added at least one young talent at the position in the draft. Source: https://nesn.com/2025/03/patriots-should-follow-th... |
3/15/25 | Meet Patriots New DT Khyiris Tonga. On Friday, the New England Patriots introduced Khyiris Tonga in a free agent press conference. Strolling out to the podium following the opening segment of Mack Hollins, the 6-foot-5, 338-pound behemoth took questions from the media, shedding light on various topics. Tonga was signed early in the free agency period, a one-year, $2.7-million deal, according to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/news/meet-new-engl... |
3/14/25 | Why new Pats WR Mack Hollins wants to link up with Bill Nye. Mack Hollins will bring a unique personality to the New England Patriots' wide receiver room. The 31-year-old, who signed a two-year deal with New England, made a lasting impression Friday during his introductory press conference. Later, he opened up about his off-the-field hobby: making educational videos. Hollins uses social media to create science-themed videos and challenges, and like many other science fans around his age, he grew up idolizing Bill Nye the Science Guy. Source: https://www.nbcboston.com/news/sports/nfl/new-engl... |
3/14/25 | Six Available Players Who Fit Patriots' Free Agency Requirements. Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel made something abundantly clear when speaking with reporters at Gillette Stadium on Thursday. New England values relationships, and intends to leverage them when building a new-and-improved roster. “I don't know how you could do free agency any differently,” Vrabel said. Morgan Moses, Carlton Davis, Robert Spillane, Harold Landry, Josh Dobbs, Mack Hollins and K'Lavon Chaisson all have prior experience with members of the coaching staff. Source: https://nesn.com/2025/03/six-available-players-who... |
3/14/25 | Mike Vrabel Gets Candid Addressing Patriots' Weaknesses. The New England Patriots have spent a whole lot of money in NFL free agency, but the problem is that they haven't really addressed their biggest weaknesses: wide receiver and offensive line. Outside of signing offensive tackle Morgan Moses, the Patriots haven't done much in the trenches, and adding Mack Hollins doesn't do much for their receiving corps. Most of the best names have flown off the board in free agency, and while there are still some players remaining, New England fans are understandably beginning to panic. Will this end up like last year when the Pats went into the regular season with the worst offensive line and least talented group of receivers in football? Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/news/mike-vrabel-g... |
3/12/25 | Former Patriots Star Shares Strong Reaction to WR Move. The New England Patriots entered the NFL offseason surely hoping to add some significant talent at the wide receiver position given that their receiving corps was probably the worst in the league this past season. Well, the Patriots haven't exactly done that yet, as they have watched as their top targets have either been traded elsewhere or stayed put. New England has managed to add one wide out, though, agreeing to sign Mack Hollins to a two-year contract on the first day of the legal tampering period in free agency. Hollins certainly isn't a big numbers guy, but former Pats defensive back Jason McCourty loves the move and took to social media to rave about the veteran receiver. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/news/new-england-p... |
3/11/25 | Mack Hollins, fan favorite, leaves Bills as free agent for Patriots. Mack Hollins is no longer with the Bills: Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/mack-hollins-fan-... |
3/11/25 | Patriots reunite Josh McDaniels with wide receiver from division rival. The New England Patriots are reuniting offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels with one of the top wide receivers from his time as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders. Ex-Buffalo Bills wide receiver Mack Hollins is reportedly signing a two-year, $8.4 million deal with the AFC East rival Patriots, giving them a veteran weapon for second-year quarterback Drake Maye's aerial attack. Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/new-england-pa... |
3/10/25 | Bills lose fan favorite WR to AFC East rival in free agency after one season. As it turns out, Mack Hollins was a one-year wonder with the Buffalo Bills. The eccentric wide receiver, who became a cult hero for his unorthodoxes like walking barefoot into the stadium on gamedays, is leaving Orchard Park for the AFC East rival New England Patriots. NFL Network insider Mike Garafolo reported that Hollins and the Patriots agreed upon a "two-year, $8.4 million deal that maxes out at $10.4 million." Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/bills/news/free-agency-mack... |