Patriots receivers practice without Mack Hollins and A.J. Brown

Pop Douglas paced the available group Thursday.

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On the scene: Shorthanded Patriots WR corps, without Mack Hollins and with A.J. Brown still on injured reserve, opens it Via @MikeReiss on X

What happened: The New England Patriots conducted Thursday's practice with a shorthanded wide receiver corps. Mack Hollins was absent from the session, while A.J. Brown remains on injured reserve. Pop Douglas led the available group through drills.

Why it matters: The absences test the depth of the Patriots' receiving options ahead of their next game. The missed session comes just days after Hollins was named the Week 4 NFLPA Community MVP.

By the numbers: Hollins caught 46 passes for 550 yards and two touchdowns over 15 games for New England during the 2025 season.

What to watch: Friday's injury report will provide further clarity on Hollins' status for the weekend. The offense must rely on Douglas and depth pieces if the absences continue.

Sources

@MikeReiss 2026-10-08T18:50:35.493931+00:00

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