Patriots Activate Mack Hollins Before Packers Game

The New England Patriots added wide receiver Mack Hollins to their 53-man roster on November 7, bringing him back from injured reserve before their Week 9 game against Green Bay. He was sidelined after hurting his calf against Buffalo in Week 4 and returned to practice this week. He had 15 catches for 209 yards in four games before the injury.

Hollins’ return comes as the Patriots deal with several injuries at receiver. A.J. Brown is set to miss a second straight game with a knee problem, while Romeo Doubs is on injured reserve with a shoulder injury. New England has been working with three healthy wideouts: Efton Chism III, DeMario Douglas and Kyle Williams.

The team did not elevate a receiver from its practice squad for the game. Ryan Miller, who had been brought up for the previous week’s game in Miami, was among the available practice-squad options. Hollins’ activation fills the Patriots’ open spot on the active roster.

Running back TreVeyon Henderson is also unavailable. He remains on the 53-man roster after saying Friday that he has been dealing with neurological issues. The Patriots did not elevate a practice-squad running back.

Henry, a tight end, and cornerback Marcus Jones were listed as questionable with foot injuries. New England also activated offensive lineman Marcus Bryant from injured reserve earlier in the week, setting him up for his season debut. Guard Greg Van Roten, who returned to practice alongside Hollins, will not be activated this week.