Jamie Collins is reuniting with Matt Patricia. The free agent linebacker has signed with the Lions, reports Albert Breer of TheMMQB.com (via Twitter). It’s a three-year deal worth $30MM, including $18MM guaranteed, per NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport (Twitter link).
Following a two-plus year stint with the Browns, Collins reunited with the Patriots last offseason on a one-year deal. The 30-year-old ended up setting a career-high with seven sacks to go along with 81 tackles, three interceptions and three forced fumbles. Collins played under Patricia during his first stint in New England.
We’ve heard several times (including earlier tonight) that the Saints were pursuing the veteran linebacker. The Patriots were also hoping to retain their former second-round pick. Ultimately, Collins presumably decided to take the money and the opportunity to team up with his former coordinator.
The Lions were busy this morning, handing out a massive contract to former Eagles offensive tackle Halapoulivaati Vaitai. Tonight, they’ve clearly shifted their focus to the defensive side of the ball.
Signing a free agent Patriot? Shocker……
Bill brings the best out in players for them to sign top dollar contacts elsewhere and under perform. Won’t be the first time Collins is overplayed n won’t live up to the contract
Sounds like a mad Pats fan blaming a player for not wanting to play in a dictator type atmosphere.
Nah. It’s just what usually happens.
Quinn and Patricia won’t last the season
Patricia and Flores are sharks and ex Patriots free agents are bloody pieces of meat.
The pats keep collecting those comp picks. 1 for Collins and 1 for van noy.
Quinn and Patricia continue to play Mrs Ford. This will continue until the 1-15 Lions finally pull the ripcord. No NFL team will ever employ either of these jokers…..by that time Patriots of their vintage will be decrepit.
Lol,wow..
I don’t get why every lions fan thinks it’s automatically an awful move just because it’s an ex patriot. Most coaches/gms sign players they are familiar with
Best value signing this offseason. Makes the Vikings look like fools for the ridiculous contract they gave Barr last year.
I guess Collins wants to go back to sucking and making money. Should’ve stayed with what working.