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New Patriots WR Mack Hollins explains his shredded practice gear during training camp

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FOXBOROUGH — It was pretty easy to spot Mack Hollins amid the 90 players taking part in various drills during Monday’s training-camp session at Gillette Stadium.

Beyond Hollins’ 6-foot-4 frame, his unique workout gear during Monday’s practice stood out — as his red practice shirt was shredded into ribbons below his chest.

For Hollins, his impromptu alterations to his workout gear has a practical purpose.

“This is homegrown right here,” Hollins said of his fashion statement. It actually started six years ago, seven years ago — I was in Miami. It’s all functional.

” The bottom of the slits stay drier than the top.