The New England Patriots could see two players return from injury for their Week 9 matchup against the Green Bay Packers.
Speaking to reporters at a press conference on Monday, Patriots coach Mike Vrabel stated that wide receiver Mack Hollins and fullback Reggie Gilliam might return from injured reserve in the coming days, per Patriots Wire’s Sophie Weller.
"Potentially," Vrabel responded when asked about Hollins and Gilliam returning.
Hollins has been recovering from a calf injury that forced him out of action earlier this season. The veteran receiver has missed the last four weeks of play while rehabbing the injury and is eligible to return from IR for the first time in Week 9. Hollins has recorded 15 receptions for 209 yards across four games
played this season.
Gilliam has also spent time on injured reserve while dealing with injuries to his ankle and knee. He last played in Week 4. His absence has left the Patriots without another contributor in their physical blocking game. Gilliam has recorded one reception for four yards across four games played, two of which he has started this year.
Getting both players back would provide New England with a boost heading into its matchup against Green Bay. Hollins would add another dynamic, experienced option to the team’s receiving corps, while Gilliam's potential return would strengthen the Patriots' blocking and offensive personnel flexibility.
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This article originally appeared on Patriots Wire: Patriots coach Mike Vrabel not ruling out two major returns for Week 9
