The New England Patriots made an array of additions to their roster this offseason, and the majority have been excellent signings. Stefon Diggs and Morgan Moses got more hype as big-name additions on offense, but Mack Hollins has played a big-time role for New England.
Hollins' versatility has stood out. He's been utilized as an in-line blocker, a deep threat, and a more traditional intermediate chain mover. He's led the team in receiving three times this season and had the second and third highest yardage totals of his career in two of those games.
He's had the second most productive season of his career so far, and he still has three games to go to further improve his numbers.
Mack Hollins best career games:
ā Graham Wilker (@GrahamWilker1) November 9, 2025
š 2022 Week 3 (158 Yards)
š 2025 Week 10 (106 Yards)
š 2025 Week 8 (89 Yards)
15 catches for 204 yards in his last three games after having 119 yards through the first seven weeks. @mackhollins has been HUGE to the #Patriots success!
In 14 games, Hollins has 39 catches for 481 yards and a pair of touchdowns. He's played 55% or more offensive snaps in all but one game this season, and in the six-game streak from Week 8 to Week 13, he played 70% snaps in five of the matchups.
Mack Hollins could be in line for an extension with the Patriots already
Mack Hollins has proven he is a legitimate depth option at receiver. Ideally, the Patriots would find another star option to play opposite Diggs, but Hollins has been more than capable when called upon.
Aside from his versatility and production, he's clearly a highly respected member of the locker room, and Vrabel praised him for his leadership and attitude.
#Patriots HC Mike Vrabel on Mack Hollins:
ā Carlos A. Lopez (@LosTalksPats) December 11, 2025
āMack brings a great spirit... Heās a great teammate. I actually showed a clip from the first game on a kickoff coverage and Mackās over there excitedā¦ Mackās the first one cheeringā¦ Those are the little things that mean a lot to me.ā pic.twitter.com/2lEBzSGxpI
Hollins is slated to have a cap hit of $4.7 million in 2026, the second year of the two-year, $8.4 million contract he signed in March.
As I wrote a little while ago, an extension for Hollins at the moment seems a bit overzealous. He's been an excellent depth piece, but extending a journeyman receiver who will turn 33 at the beginning of next season seems unnecessary.
An edit to his contract for some extra guaranteed money at the end of the season seems appropriate to award him for his leadership and performance, but upgrades at the receiver position are in order, and both Kayshon Boutte and Pop Douglas will be in need of new contracts soon, too.
There's little doubt that coaches and players alike admire the former Tarheel, but pumping the brakes on a contract extension would be more responsible for the time being.