Collins originally signed a three-year, $30 million deal with the Lions in 2020 to play with Matt Patricia following his second stint with the Patriots in 2019. After a regime change in Detroit this past offseason, Collins agreed to restructure his deal by reducing his base salary to $3.8 million, converting the remaining $5 million to a prorated bonus and adding three self-voiding years after the final two years of his deal.
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Here are six teams who could be in play for Collins' services:
Denver Broncos
At 2-0, the Broncos are looking to make a run at a playoff berth in the highly contested AFC West. But Denver needs linebackers after losing starting outside linebacker Bradley Chubb and starting inside linebacker Josey Jewell.
Chubb underwent ankle surgery recently and Jowell landed on injured reserve with a pectoral injury. It's unclear when either will return, so Collins would be a fantastic stop-gap option for Vic Fangio's defense and bolster the team's shot at competing in 2021.
Miami Dolphins
The Dolphins need help at linebacker and Collins fits the mold of a Brian Flores defender. It certainly helps, too, that Collins played in New England when Flores coached there. While middle linebacker Sam Eguavoen looks solid, Collins could supplant any of the others on the roster.
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