Jamie Collins Sr. Fantasy Stats

The New England Patriots elevated veteran linebacker Jamie Collins from the practice squad to the active roster for the Monday night game against the Chicago Bears, according to his agents. It will be Collins' first action for the Patriots this year in his fourth stint with the team. The 33-year-old joined New England's practice squad on Oct. 3. He played in 10 games with the Patriots in 2021, recording 20 tackles (11 solo), three tackles for loss, one sack and an interception in two starts. Collins was a Pro Bowler in 2015 in his first stint with the club after they took him in the second round of the 2013 draft out of Southern Miss. Collins probably is unlikely to play more than a handful of snaps against Chicago on Monday night.

The New England Patriots are expected to sign free-agent linebacker Jamie Collins, according to sources. It remains to be seen if Collins will join the practice squad or the active roster, but he's expected to join the team in some capacity as they look for improved linebacker play. This will be Collins' fourth different stint with New England after they initially drafted him in the second round in 2013 out of South Miss. In 10 games with the Patriots in 2021, he had 20 tackles (11 solo), three tackles for loss, an interception and three passes defensed. The 32-year-old made the Pro Bowl back in 2015 and had over 100 combined tackles as recently as 2020 in 14 starts for the Detroit Lions.

The New England Patriots activated linebacker Jamie Collins (undisclosed) from Injured Reserve, and he'll be active on Monday night against the Buffalo Bills to close out Week 13 action. Collins has been on IR since Nov. 13. The veteran linebacker was released by the Detroit Lions after two games earlier this season and returned to New England for his third stint with the team. The 32-year-old has seven tackles (six solo), two tackles for loss, two QB hits, one interception returned for a touchdown and a sack in his five games with the Patriots this year. Collins hasn't been an every down linebacker in New England, but he could be a valuable chess piece for a solid defense down the stretch of the season.

The New England Patriots officially signed linebacker Jamie Collins on Wednesday, according to his agent, David Canter. Collins was released by the Detroit Lions last week after playing just two games for them this season. The 31-year-old made his one and only Pro Bowl team back in 2015 with the Patriots, and this will be his third stint with the team. His familiarity with New England's defensive scheme should allow him to step in and have a significant role pretty quickly. Before getting cut by Detroit, Collins had 10 tackles (seven solo) and a fumble recovery. The Patriots defense ranks 13th in overall fantasy points through four games and have a mouthwatering Week 5 matchup against the one-win Houston Texans. They'll be a must-start fantasy defense this weekend.

The New England Patriots are working on a deal with free-agent linebacker Jamie Collins on Tuesday to bring him back for what would be his third stint with the team, according to a source. Given his familiarity with New England's defensive system, Collins should be able to contribute right away, possibly as early as Week 5 against the Houston Texans. The 31-year-old recorded 10 tackles (seven solo) and a fumble recovery in the first two games of the season before being cut by the Detroit Lions as they look to get younger on defense. The Patriots defense/special teams is an elite play this weekend against a Houston Texans team starting rookie quarterback Davis Mills, who has two touchdowns and five interceptions in three games played so far.

The Detroit Lions released veteran linebacker Jamie Collins on Monday after trying to trade him over the weekend. Collins was once a prized free-agent acquisition for Detroit, but he was a healthy scratch in the Week 3 loss to the Baltimore Ravens after the publicly expressed interest in trading him. The 31-year-old had 101 tackles, six passes defensed, three forced fumbles and one sack in 14 games for the Lions in 2020. In two games this season, Collins had 10 tackles (seven solo), a QB hit and a fumble recovery. He was a Pro Bowler back in 2015 with the New England Patriots and should latch on with another team before long to provide valuable linebacker depth.

The Detroit Lions are exploring trade options involving linebacker Jamie Collins, according to sources. The Lions have opted to go younger at the position, which means that Collins could be on his way out the door if Detroit finds a match with another club. With Collins reducing his salary on a restructured contract this spring, it's likely to make him more attractive to interested teams as well. The 31-year-old Pro Bowler back in 2015 with the New England Patriots has 10 tackles (seven solo) and a fumble recovery through the first two games of the 2021 season, but he looked a step slow in the Monday night loss to the Green Bay Packers. Rookie fourth-rounder Derrick Barnes could have a bigger role if Collins is dealt. With or without Collins, the Detroit defense needs to be avoided in fantasy.

The Detroit Lions agreed to a three-year, $30 million deal with linebacker Jamie Collins on Monday, according to a source. The deal includes $18 million in guarantees and will reunite him with head coach Matt Patricia, who was his defensive coordinator with the Patriots. The 30-year-old linebacker had a career-high seven sacks in 2019 and also recorded 81 tackles (58 solo), three interceptions (one for a touchdown), seven passes defensed, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery in 16 games (15 starts). He should bring a productive and veteran presence to Detroit's defense and should be familiar in Patricia's system. He'll have streaming appeal in IDP leagues.

The Cleveland Browns released starting linebacker Jamie Collins on Wednesday. Collins, who the team acquired from the New England Patriots in 2016, struggled with injuries during his tenure in Cleveland, which affected his play. Collins was due to make $10.5 million in 2019, which certainly played into the team's decision to part ways with him. General manager John Dorsey told reporters, We want to thank Jamie for his contributions to the Cleveland Browns. These types of decisions are never easy. Jamie is a respected veteran player in this league and we wish him the best as he continues his career. Collins will certainly be picked up by another team in the coming days, although he will have to settle for a pay cut.

Cleveland Browns linebacker Jamie Collins could be on the trade block and the New England Patriots, who initially traded Collins to the Browns, have discussed bringing him back. The Pats could really use some help around Dont'a Hightower in the middle of their defense, and Collins would be a big upgrade. The 29-year-old has 55 tackles, two sacks, a forced fumble and an interception for the Browns so far this season.