Hollins’ Deal Shifts Cap Burden | NFL News

Mack Hollins just got a savvy cap twist on his deal — his 2026 bonuses are now deferred to 2027, but only if he hits tougher catch milestones (47, 50, 55 catches). Last year’s 46 grabs earned him $600K that hit the 2026 cap; now, those incentives won’t count until next year — and only if he nails the higher targets. He didn’t gain extra cash, but the Patriots likely pressured him with a potential release threat — especially since his base salary was guaranteed if cut before the season. Other teams eyed him for trade, but New England shut that down. With A.J. Brown out, Hollins could see more targets — and if he hits around 68 catches this year, he’ll earn the full $1M in incentives, all counting against the 2027 cap. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/patriots-squeezed-mack-hollins-2026-142925790.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8639d008cdbdd2e7 Report issues to [email protected].