The New England Patriots have placed veteran wide receiver Mack Hollins on injured reserve due to a calf injury sustained during their Week 4 win over the Buffalo Bills. Hollins, who stepped up significantly after **A. J.
Brown suffered a high-ankle sprain in the season opener, leads the team with 15 receptions and 209 receiving yards. His absence leaves the Patriots with only four receivers on the roster for Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders. In addition to Hollins, veteran fullback Reggie Gilliam** was also placed on IR, marking the 19th player to land on injured reserve this season—already surpassing the total from the team's 2025 Super Bowl run.
The Patriots activated Brenden Schooler from the non-football injury list and signed cornerback Kindle Vildor to the active roster to bolster their depleted secondary. With multiple cornerbacks ruled out, including starters Christian Gonzalez and Carlton Davis III, the team also elevated linebacker **K. J.
Britt and safety Elliott Davison** from the practice squad for special teams depth.
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