The New England Patriots placed wide receiver Mack Hollins on the injured reserve list after he suffered a calf injury against the Buffalo Bills, leaving the team without its most targeted pass catcher for multiple weeks, according to ran.joyn.de. Hollins, playing in his tenth NFL season, had hauled in 15 receptions for over 200 yards through the early portion of the 2026 season.
Patriots Roster Strain Deepens With Multiple Injured Reserve Additions
Mack Hollins missed all practices leading up to the team’s upcoming matchup and joins a growing list of sidelined players in Foxborough. Following A.J. Brown’s earlier absence, Hollins had stepped into the primary target role within the New England offense. Addressing his recovery, Hollins stated, “I work as hard as I can, on the comeback. As an experienced player, sometimes you shouldn’t get in your own way.” Alongside Hollins, the Patriots also placed fullback Reggie Gilliams on injured reserve. The dual transactions push New England’s total number of players on the list to 19, a figure that already surpasses their entire total from the previous season.
Colts Turn to Practice Squad Following Arden Key Injury
The Indianapolis Colts placed defensive end Arden Key on the injured reserve list due to a hamstring injury sustained against the Washington Commanders, keeping the 30-year-old defensive lineman out for a minimum of four games. Key had been on the field for 64 percent of defensive snaps prior to the injury. To manage the vacancy, Indianapolis signed free agent Carl Lawson to the practice squad. With Lawson not immediately elevated to the active roster, younger linemen Jaylahn Tuimoloau and George Gumbs Jr. are in line for increased playing time.
Eagles Face Offensive Shortages Without Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith
The Philadelphia Eagles enter their game against the Jacksonville Jaguars missing key offensive starters. Star running back Saquon Barkley sustained a hamstring injury during a loss to the Los Angeles Rams, removing the unit’s primary rushing threat.
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Caleb Williams Nears Return While Bears Manage Offensive Line Shifts
While Williams works his way back under center, the Bears confirmed running back Kyle Monangai will be absent. The offensive adjustments follow an earlier roster move that placed left tackle Braxton Jones on injured reserve with a knee injury. Theo Benedet is expected to fill the blindside role while primary backup Ozzy Trapilo continues recovering from his own knee injury.
Ravens Adjust After Lamar Jackson Sustains Ankle Sprain
The Baltimore Ravens will play the Atlanta Falcons without quarterback Lamar Jackson, who sat out all practices this week due to a sprained ankle. Backup quarterback Tyler Huntley will make the start after relieving Jackson against the Tennessee Titans and completing eight of nine passes. The Ravens have not yet stated whether Jackson will be available for Week 6 against the Cleveland Browns.
Cincinnati Bengals List Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins as Questionable
The Cincinnati Bengals listed star wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins as questionable for their upcoming contest.
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