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Patriots' Mack Hollins explains the story behind his shredded practice shirt

FOXBOROUGH — Mack Hollins is known for his unique style, and that was on full display during Monday's training camp session.

The New England Patriots' wide receiver took the field wearing a red shirt underneath his jersey, but just below the chest, it was shredded into ribbons.

So naturally, we had to ask him about the look after practice was over. And he revealed that it wasn't just for looks, but it was also very functional.

"This is homegrown right here," Hollins explained. "It actually started like six years ago ... I was in Miami.