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The 31-year-old linebacker was released by the Detroit Lions
last week. According to numerous reports Tuesday, he was working
to finalize a deal with the Patriots. Collins reportedly was due
to go to New England on Wednesday for a physical.
Collins was the Patriots' second-round draft pick in 2013 out of
Southern Miss, and he helped New England win the Super Bowl
after the 2014 season, then received his lone Pro Bowl selection
in 2015.
He was dealt to the Browns during the 2016 season and remained
in Cleveland through 2018.
Collins was back in New England for the 2019 season. He was with
the Lions last year, starting 14 games, and this year, starting
twice. Detroit coach Dan Campbell admitted that the club
attempted to trade him but couldn't find a taker before
releasing him.
The 31-year-old veteran has 25.5 sacks, 19 forced fumbles, eight
fumble recoveries, 11 interceptions and 686 tackles in 112
career games, including 102 starts.
The Patriots are off to a 1-3 start after a 19-17 loss Sunday
night to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and former New England
quarterback Tom Brady.
--Field Level Media
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