The Browns released Jamie Collins, according to a team announcement. The linebacker was due more than $10MM for 2019, an unpalatable amount given his lack of production last season. 
“We want to thank Jamie for his contributions to the Cleveland Browns,” said general manager John Dorsey in a statement. “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.”
The Browns first tried to trade Collins, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com (on Twitter), but they were unable to find a taker. The Browns also tried to move Collins at last year’s trade deadline, but couldn’t get a deal done.
Of course, that’s not to say Collins is washed up. Last year, Collins registered 104 tackles and four sacks across 16 games and graded out as just the No. 58 ranked LB in the NFL, per Pro Football Focus. However, his contract made him the highest-paid traditional linebacker in the league and he has not been performing at that level.
Collins joined the Browns in a mid-season trade with the Patriots in 2016. Collins was outstanding in New England, but the Patriots were unwilling to make a sizable commitment to him as his contract was drawing to a close. He also didn’t help his case by allegedly “freelancing” on defense in order to pad his stats.
Releasing Collins will give the Browns an additional $9.25MM in cap room versus just $2.5MM in dead money. The Browns now have approximately $81MM in cap space, giving them the third-highest total in the NFL.
in dorsey we trust
Expected
He’s not a bad player, but he looked unmotivated and they could easily replicate his production for much cheaper
Bingo. Got paid and looked disinterested thereafter. Punk.
No surprise
Wouldn’t be surprised to see a return to New England.
No way or short money only
Yet another team not honoring the contract
Yet another player not playing up to their contract.
It’s called mocking the idiots that say it about players that want to play for a different team or an extension, they all say the player should have to honor the contract. So I’ll ask based off your logic if the team is not playing up to the level the player feels they should it’s okay for him to ask for his release/trade?
One thing you’re missing – this is a business. If you aren’t doing your job, you get fired (released). If you feel your employer isn’t holding up their end of the bargain, you can resign (ask for your release).
They are UNDER contract though when they get released, so the team is not honoring the contract. Yet, majority of these same people that call it a “Busines”, call “Certain” players GREEDY when they ask for more money when they’re still UNDER contrAct. See the hypocrisy?
And players who won’t play even though they have a contract, such as AB?
Works both ways…
How many players play up to their contracts? Shut up and don’t get into sports if something this business like bothers you.
How come every friggin time I give my opinion on something, someone thinks it’s because something “bothers” me?
You know what bothers me? People like you, who like telling others to shut up, because their opinion doesn’t match yours.
Cause it does bother you every time someone say something negative about the BROWNS. Hey Man, I applaud your loyalty, though
There you go again with the “bother” word again. I’m sure glad you can amazingly tell how I’m feeling while not even being in the same room as me.
@suffer.. I think you overreacted. His response wasn’t to your comment. He was actually agreeing with you lol.
Nah, the ‘shut up’ included in his comment wasn’t necessary.
Reacting to the moronic personal attacks just encourages more baiting so why bother?
There it is!
Maybe patriots will be interested
Hope not
Doubt it. Bill wanted to stick it to him by trading him to Cleveland
And I’m done. Some on here give me a headache. Grow up.
See….. you’re bothered! At least I applauded your loyalty.
True on your applause. But having a headache doesn’t mean I’m bothered. I get them frequently……especially on this website. 🙂
Definitely nothing wrong with defending your team. Just Have to fight off a lot guys, sometimes. Don’t leave the site behind it
Collins has always been an overrated player. He’s a solid LB but not spectacular. If he was really that good would the Pats of traded him for pennies on the dollar?
kicks rocks with his tail between his legs collins returns to the pats to grab another ring