Patriots show disrespect to Mack Hollins following A.J. Brown injury
The Patriots are using A.J. Brown's injury in an attempt to pay less money to Hollins.
The New England Patriots have adjusted Mack Hollins' NFL contract incentives following A.J. Brown's injury, a move that has sparked debate about the team's treatment of the veteran receiver. Just days after Brown suffered a high ankle sprain that will sideline him for about six weeks, the Patriots increased the difficulty of Hollins' 2026 reception incentives, making all three thresholds more challenging to achieve.
This decision could potentially limit Hollins' opportunities in Brown's absence, creating an intriguing scenario. Hollins, who caught 46 passes for 550 yards and two touchdowns in 2025, now needs 47 receptions to reach the first incentive threshold, compared to the previous requirement of 30 catches. Despite the adjusted targets, Hollins still has $1 million in potential earnings through the incentives.
The situation has raised questions about whether the Patriots' actions were an act of disrespect or simply a strategic move to manage the team's salary cap.
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