Browns quietly agree to $30M extension with ex-Cowboys, Texans DT with 40.5 career sacks
The Browns have reportedly locked up this key DT for the next few seasons.
In a move that went largely unnoticed, the Cleveland Browns have reached a financial agreement with defensive tackle Maliek Collins. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the team and the NFL veteran signed a $30 million extension, with $23 million in guaranteed money. This news came late on a Saturday, keeping the details quiet. The Browns, who are on the cusp of contention, previously lost star DT Myles Garrett, who recorded 23 sacks in his final season.
Despite this blow, the defense has remained impressive, and Collins has been a pivotal figure in their success. This season, Collins has been a game-changer, tallying 3.5 sacks, 16 tackles, and five tackles for loss in just six games. A former Cowboys, Texans, Raiders, and 49ers player, Collins has been a dominant force in pass rushing throughout his career.
His impressive performance this year has him on track to surpass his career-high of 6.5 sacks in a single season. The Browns' decision to extend Collins makes sense given their current position in the AFC North, where they find themselves just a starting quarterback away from Super Bowl contention.
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