09.02.2026 17:21
New England Patriots star player Mack Hollins made headlines by arriving at the stadium in a prison uniform and handcuffs to protest ICE's practices against immigrants ahead of the Super Bowl. Known for his unconventional lifestyle, the player drew attention to the conditions in immigrant detention centers with this silent walk, performed barefoot and with his hands and ankles chained, and his face masked.
One of the most important sports organizations in the USA, Super Bowl LX, witnessed an extraordinary protest action that will go down in sports history. New England Patriots player Mack Hollins staged a protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) policies by arriving at Levi's Stadium for the final match against the New Orleans Saints in a prison uniform and handcuffs.
THOSE WHO SAW LOOKED AGAIN
On Sunday, February 8, 2026, it was seen that Hollins, who got off the team bus, was wearing a maroon prison jumpsuit with the word "WARRIORS" written in white letters on the back. The fact that the NFL star was not only handcuffed at the wrists but also at the ankles with heavy metal cuffs, and that he covered the lower part of his face with a black mask, caused a brief moment of confusion at security checkpoints.
FOCUS OF THE PROTEST: ICE AND IMMIGRANT RIGHTS
In statements from those close to Hollins, it was noted that this action was carried out to draw attention to the humanitarian conditions in immigrant detention centers in the U.S. and the deportation procedures implemented by ICE. It is expressed that Hollins transformed his usual habit of being "barefoot" into a symbol of protest, representing the vulnerability of those in detention.
A QUIET BUT EFFECTIVE WAY
Hollins silently walked through the stadium corridors accompanied by the sounds of the handcuffs as he passed in front of media personnel.
When he came out onto the field for pre-game warm-ups, it was seen that Hollins had removed his handcuffs and was wearing a jersey from Walsh Jesuit High School, where Patriots Head Coach Mike Vrabel played during his high school years, under the jumpsuit.
Hollins is considered one of the most eccentric figures in the NFL, known for refusing to eat vegetables, eating with his hands, and not wearing shoes due to his belief in "earthing."
STATEMENT FROM NFL MANAGEMENT EXPECTED
It is a matter of curiosity whether the NFL management will launch an investigation into Hollins for potentially violating the league's uniform regulations and procedures for political message actions. The Patriots management has not yet made an official statement.
In an interview he gave in 2024, Hollins signaled that "Life is too short to worry about what others think," indicating that he would live by his own truths.