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Patriots criticized for Mack Hollins' revised contract incentives

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 6:18 AM

Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Patriots criticized for Mack Hollins' revised contract incentives

Summary

Greg Bedard criticized the New England Patriots for their handling of Mack Hollins’ contract, stating the team 'should be embarrassed' by raising the thresholds for his 2026 bonuses. The changes increase Hollins' required receptions from 30, 40, and 50 to 47, 50, and 55, allowing the team to create $600,000 in salary-cap space. Despite the revisions, Hollins expressed understanding of the situation as part of the NFL business. With A.J. Brown injured, Hollins may face a larger role to meet the new targets. The Patriots are set to play the Jaguars in Week 3 following a win over the Steelers and a loss to the Seahawks in early season action.

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•Mack Hollins’ reception targets were raised for 2026 bonuses.
•Criticism stems from his previous contributions to the team.
•Hollins caught four passes in Week 1, progressing toward new targets.
•The Patriots face the Jaguars in Week 3 after mixed results.

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6:18 AMYahoo Sports — Analyst says the Patriots ‘should be embarrassed’ by latest news on Mack Hollins contract talks

What they're saying

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Greg Bedard has criticised the New England Patriots over their handling of Mack Hollins’ contract, saying the team “should be embarrassed” after changing the receiver’s incentives before the season. Hollins agreed to make his 2026 bonuses harder to reach, with his catch thresholds moving from 30, 40 and 50 receptions to 47, 50 and 55.
— Yahoo Sports

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