BREAKING: Bills lose fan favorite and touchdown receptions leader to division rival in free agency

The Buffalo Bills kicked off NFL free agency on Monday by reaching an agreement with wide receiver Josh Palmer.

A few hours later, another move followed.

Wide receiver Mack Hollins, who led the Bills last season with five touchdown receptions, is set to join the New England Patriots on a two-year, $8.4 million contract, with a maximum value of $10.4 million, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.

Hollins, 31, recorded 31 catches for 378 yards and five touchdowns during his single season in Buffalo. He played the most snaps among Bills receivers, logging 721 offensive snaps (66.27%).

Known for his barefoot walks—regardless of the weather, even on game days—Hollins has a “Free The Feet” clothing line. Now, as a free agent, he wasted no time stepping into a new opportunity.

His deal with the Patriots nearly matches his career earnings of $11.7 million over eight seasons. The move comes after Buffalo signed Palmer to a three-year deal worth up to $36 million. Palmer, who spent four years with the Los Angeles Chargers, has amassed 182 receptions, 2,287 yards, and 10 touchdowns in his career.

Hollins will reunite with Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, under whom he had a career-best season in 2022 with the Las Vegas Raiders, posting 57 receptions for 690 yards and four touchdowns.

New England, which entered free agency with $120 million in cap space, has been active in the market, reportedly adding eight players, including linebacker Harold Landry III (three years, $43.5 million), linebacker Robert Spillane (three years, $37 million), cornerback Carlton Davis III (three years, $60 million), offensive tackle Morgan Moses (three years, $24 million), defensive tackle Milton Williams (four years, $104 million), quarterback Joshua Dobbs (two years, $8 million), and defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga (one year, $2.7 million).