New England Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins is fully healthy and active for today's game after recovering from a serious internal injury suffered late in the season, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Per @RapSheet, Hollins suffered a lacerated spleen that previously landed him on the team's Injured Reserve list.
The injury, which was described as both painful and scary, sidelined Hollins for a total of four games during the latter portion of the season. Despite the severity of the lacerated spleen, sources indicate that the veteran wideout has made a complete recovery and has been cleared to play in today's contest. This report provides the first specific details regarding the medical issue that forced Hollins onto IR earlier this year.
The report confirms that Hollins is no longer listed with any restrictions following the medical scare. The Patriots had previously placed him on Injured Reserve without disclosing the specific nature of the internal injury until today's report. With Hollins back in the fold, New England regains a veteran presence on the perimeter for their upcoming matchup today.
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