Lions Put In Claim for Former Eagles WR Mack Hollins

The Lions and general manager Bob Quinn miss out on claiming recently released Eagles receiver Mack Hollins

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According to Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network, the Lions put in a waiver claim for former Philadelphia Eagles receiver Mack Hollins. 

Unfortunately, the Dolphins had higher priority on the waiver wire, and were able to land the 6-foot-4, 221-pound receiver.

Carson Wentz on the #Eagles’ waiving WR Mack Hollins: “That’s the unfortunate part of the business. I trust Howie and those guys upstairs to make those decisions. ... I love Mack to death.” Btw the #Lions also put in a claim for Hollins but the #Dolphins had a higher priority.

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) December 5, 2019

Hollins, a 2017 fourth-round pick, is an intriguing player. 

Lions wideout Kenny Golladay was also taken in the '17 draft, and oddly enough, the two share some similarities. 

Most notably, both are big guys with decent speed.

In Hollins' career, he's recorded 26 catches, 351 yards and a touchdown. 

He missed the entire 2018 season due to a back injury. 

Obviously, up to this point, Golladay has easily outperformed his draftmate.

Given the fact that the Lions already have a couple of big-bodied wideouts, Hollins could have been a developmental type that contributed on special teams. 

Not that it matters now, but it is interesting that the Lions were looking to add another receiver that can play on the outside.

At this point in the season, Quinn is leaving no stone unturned when it comes to next season's roster.

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