Mack Hollins delved into why he opts to walk around barefoot during his introductory Patriots press conference.

When you see Mack Hollins out and about in Foxboro or warming up for the New England Patriots, there's a good chance your attention will go right to his feet.

Mack Hollins arrived at his introductory press conference with the Patriots in only a way Mack Hollins can: shoeless. That's right. As captured by ESPN's Mike Reiss, the 31-year-old wide receiver entered the media workroom to speak with reporters on Friday rocking a sweatshirt and pants—but with nothing on his feet.

Mack Hollins will bring a unique personality to the New England Patriots’ wide receiver room. The 31-year-old, who signed a two-year deal with New England, made a lasting impression Friday during his introductory press conference.

Hollins, 31, is a veteran of eight NFL seasons with Philadelphia (2017-19), Miami (2019-21), Las Vegas (2022), Atlanta (2023) and Buffalo (2024). The 6-foot-4, 221-pounder, originally entered the NFL as a fourth-round draft pick (118th overall) by Philadelphia in the 2017 NFL Draft out of North Carolina.

New Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins likes to push his teammates to their limits. The team’s young wide receivers need that type of leadership.

The Buffalo Bills lost a fan favorite on the first day of the NFL's 2025 free agency frenzy. According to reports including Patriots Wire, wide receiver Mack Hollins has agreed to terms with Bills' AFC East rival, the New England Patriots. Hollins reportedly landed a two-year deal:

On Friday, newly signed New England Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins met with the media at Gillette Stadium for the first time as a member of his new team. And as he’s wont to do, Hollins did so sporting his signature barefoot look.

Mack Hollins is known for his classic barefoot look, and he brought that with him to New England, as the new Patriots receiver walked into his introductory press conference with no shoes on. So, that prompted a question about what's behind this iconic tradition.