Mack Hollins is in handcuffs in those photos and videos because he chose to arrive at Super Bowl 60 in a staged “prisoner” costume, not because he was actually arrested or in legal trouble. He showed up to the game in an orange- style prison jumpsuit, barefoot as usual, wearing shackles and handcuffs plus a Hannibal Lecter–style mask as part of an attention‑grabbing entrance.

What actually happened

  • Hollins, a New England Patriots wide receiver, is known for wild, theatrical game‑day entrances.
  • For Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium, he leaned into an Alcatraz/prison theme with a full costume: jumpsuit, mask, handcuffs on his wrists, shackles on his ankles, and bare feet.
  • He also carried a “Warriors” Mike Vrabel jersey, seen as a nod to both Vrabel’s high school and a “road warriors” mentality, as well as the cult film “The Warriors.”
  • After the entrance, he was out of the restraints and on the field for warmups and the game, confirming it was purely a pregame stunt.

Why people are asking “why is Mack Hollins in handcuffs”

  • Clips of his arrival went viral on social media and NFL forums because it’s probably the first time a player has shown up to the Super Bowl in handcuffs and shackles.
  • Some fans saw it as a fun, over‑the‑top bit of showmanship; others thought it was cringe or confusing, especially without context for the Alcatraz/Hannibal Lecter reference.
  • The look tied into broader Super Bowl coverage that used Alcatraz imagery in the Bay Area and into Hollins’ reputation as one of the league’s more eccentric personalities.

Mini forum‑style snapshot

“All that for 8 yards lol” – a top comment joking that the dramatic entrance didn’t match his modest stat line.

Other users pointed out the Alcatraz angle and compared it to players who just wear expensive suits, saying they prefer someone leaning into a goofy costume instead.

Quick takeaway

  • The handcuffs were a prop , part of a theatrical Super Bowl entrance.
  • There is no indication this was related to an arrest or real‑world legal issue; it was an on‑brand, viral‑bait costume from one of the NFL’s more eccentric players.

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