From Newsweek · Keagan Stiefel · · 1m
Patriots Receiver Says Club Threatened to Cut Him
Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins claims the team threatened to cut him to save cap space, forcing a contract restructure.
In brief
Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins claims the team threatened to cut him to save cap space, forcing a contract restructure. Hollins restructured his contract to keep playing despite potential cuts, prioritizing team needs over personal incentives. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Contract Restructure
Mack Hollins restructured his contract to reduce incentives from 30-40-50 receptions to 47-50-55 receptions in 2026.
“Nobody wants to change anything, but that’s sometimes what happens.”
Hollins' Claim
Hollins says the Patriots forced him to restructure by threatening to cut him to save cap space.
“Hey, you could take this offer, or we could potentially cut you.”
Team's Motivation
The Patriots freed $3.8 million in cap space by cutting Hollins but convinced him to restructure instead.
“They’re not saying, like, that’s the business.”
Team's Current Need
Hollins must step up after A.J. Brown was placed on injured reserve, leading the wide receiver group.
“My goal is to go hit all those incentives.”
Contract Impact
Hollins will now earn incentives for 47, 50, and 55 receptions in 2026 instead of 30, 40, and 50.
“It’s like, ‘Hey, you could take this offer, or we could potentially cut you.’”
The headline
Hollins restructured his contract to keep playing despite potential cuts, prioritizing team needs over personal incentives.
