Patriots Injury News Mack Hollins Nearing Return?

reflexblue · Jan 23, 2026

SlowGettingUp said:
Just a reminder that "designated for return" only means he is eligible to practice. Doesn't imply he is on the roster - that is a separate decision.

Yep

Mack Herron · Jan 23, 2026

He has been out with an injury for over a month. He has a history of surgery and difficult recovery from a sports hernia. Nobody knows how he will respond to full speed action. I hope he is fully recovered and starts Sunday. But nobody should be surprised if he is not fully recovered and remains inactive.

Ring 6 · Jan 23, 2026

Mack Herron said:
He has been out with an injury for over a month. He has a history of surgery and difficult recovery from a sports hernia. Nobody knows how he will respond to full speed action. I hope he is fully recovered and starts Sunday. But nobody should be surprised if he is not fully recovered and remains inactive.

Also there was no reason to not start the window because it extends beyond the SB so it doesn’t tell us much.

DoubleDeluxe · Jan 23, 2026

scott99 said:
That would be so awesome. I wasn’t excited about the signing originally, but he really became one of my favorite players. 3rd in receptions behind Diggs & Henry, great blocker, and an excellent leader as well. Wish he was 25 years old and signed for several years.

Mack has never really relied on speed.
His size won’t diminish.
His game will age better than some WRs.
Not saying he will be here beyond next year, but I think he is less susceptible to age given his skill set and role.

Zoomnbyu · Jan 23, 2026

fnordcircle said:
Foot fetishists rejoice!

Rex has a DVR high def recorder primed and ready.

captain stone · Jan 23, 2026

Another pair of sticky hands the QB trusts is never a bad thing.

This is All Hands On Deck time; they'll have two weeks to rest for the next game. If people are at least 67% of their pre-injury selves then they need to be on the field Sunday.

Uptown · Jan 24, 2026

Huckleberry1 · Jan 24, 2026

The OL will feel it the most, Vrabel will sub heavily on defense and use rotations on defense and the offensive positions he can sub out.

Toofy · Jan 24, 2026

Mac hollins activated off IR.... Now let's see if he makes game day roster....

PatsFan2 · Jan 24, 2026

Toofy said:
Mac hollins activated off IR.... Now let's see if he makes game day roster....

Why wouldn't He??

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