New York Giants safety Landon Collins is set to make his season debut against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 7. The 28-year-old has spent each of the last two weeks on the practice squad. It appears Collins is back into game shape and ready to make an impact on defense. The former All-Pro safety is expected to be used as a linebacker and in the secondary as well. The addition of Collins should give the Giants defense a small boost going forward.
Free-agent safety Landon Collins is making a trip to visit the New York Giants on Monday. The 28-year-old has spent each of the last three seasons with Washington. Before that, Collins made three Pro Bowls and an All-Pro team as a member of the Giants. He finished with 81 tackles, three sacks, and two interceptions through 13 games last season. Clearly, Collins still has something left in the tank. The Giants could use an upgrade on defense and Collins might seriously consider joining the now 3-1 Giants roster.
The Washington Commanders released defensive back Landon Collins and defensive lineman Matt Ioannidis on Wednesday. ESPN's Adam Schefter also reports that the team released offensive lineman Ereck Flowers. Collins and the Commanders were unable to agree on a restructured contract after he played out three years of a six-year, $84 million deal signed in 2019. His release will save the team $6.5 million with $9.6 million in dead money. Ioannidis was in the final year of a four-year contract, and his release will save Washington $6.88 million. He should be able to land another starting gig on the open market. The Commanders needed to free up more salary cap space after trading for quarterback Carson Wentz last week.
The Washington Commanders are expected to release star defensive back Landon Collins after the two sides couldn't agree on a restructured contract. Collins will hit free agency and should cash in once again after recording 81 tackles (51 solo), seven tackles for loss, two interceptions, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries and three sacks in only 13 games played in 2021. The star safety signed a six-year, $84 million contract in 2019, and he was due a baseline salary of $11.5 million in 2022. The three-time Pro Bowler played in only seven games in 2020 due to an injury, and he disappointed with his play last year in coverage. But Collins is still only 28 years old and will surely find plenty of suitors on the open market looking for safety help.
Washington Commanders safety Landon Collins had a 110.6 passer rating allowed in coverage last season, which ranked 36th out of 48 safeties that were targeted at least 30 times, according to Pro Football Focus. Collins has the second-highest salary cap hit ($16.9 million) among NFL safeties, so he's a candidate to be cut or have his contract restructured this offseason. On top of his performance, the 28-year-old finished the season on Injured Reserve due to a foot injury. In 13 games played, Collins recorded 81 tackles (51 solo), seven tackles for loss, two interceptions, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries and three sacks for Washington. He has a dead-cap number of $9.6 million if he's released.
Washington Football Team safety Landon Collins (foot) has been ruled out for the Week 13 game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Collins has played the vast majority of the defensive snaps this year and has 69 tackles (42 solo), six tackles for loss, a forced fumble, one fumble recovery and a sack in 11 games started this season. The three-time Pro Bowler is a notable loss for Washington's secondary, and it's good news for Raiders deep-threat receiver DeSean Jackson (calf) if he's able to play in Week 13. And it's certainly not good news for a Washington defense that has given up the third-most passing yards per game (266.6) this year. Stay away from Washington's defense/special teams in fantasy this week.
Washington Football Team safety Landon Collins (Achilles) will participate in the team's first preseason game against the New England Patriots, just nine months after tearing his Achilles. For an injury that takes up to 12 months to fully heal, it is quite surprising that Collins was able to be cleared so quickly. "They gave me nine to 12 months," Collins said. "I came back in seven and a half months." Collins will return to what projects to be one of the best defensive units in the NFL once again. If he can return to the level of play that we saw from him when he was a member of the New York Giants, the Washington defense will wreak havoc on their opposition.
Washington Football Team safety Landon Collins (Achilles) will have surgery to fix a torn left Achilles tendon that he suffered in the Week 7 win over the Cowboys. An MRI exam confirmed the diagnosis on Monday, and Collins will miss the rest of the season. He will eventually be placed on Injured Reserve. Collins had a sack fumble that led to a safety in the first quarter against Dallas and finished with four tackles and a QB hurry. He was signed to a six-year deal worth up to $84 million in 2019 and will be replaced by Kam Curl in the Washington secondary. Fantasy managers will have to go in another direction now in IDP leagues, as Collins was a weekly starting option.
Washington Football Team safety Landon Collins has been carted to the locker room after an apparent Achilles injury against the Dallas Cowboys. Collins would be a big loss for this Washington defense and his absence could help the Dallas Cowboys offense get something going in the second half of Sunday's game.
Free-agent safety Landon Collins agreed to terms on a six-year contract worth $48 million with the Washington Redskins on Monday. The 25-year-old tackle machine has averaged 109.3 total stops over his first four NFL campaigns with the New York Giants. He also has registered four sacks, three forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, eight interceptions and a defensive score while averaging eight passes defensed per season. His addition helps a Washington pass defense which allowed 237.1 yards per game and 27 touchdowns with 52 pass plays of 20 or more yards. The Redskins DST are still a borderline low-end No. 1 or No. 2 fantasy unit heading into 2019.
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