Jamie Collins (American football)
{{Short description|American football player (born 1989)}}
{{Use American English|date=October 2023}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Jamie Collins
| image = File:Jamie Collins (American football).JPG
| alt =
| caption = Collins with the New England Patriots in 2014
| current_team = North Carolina Tar Heels
| number =
| position = Inside linebackers coach
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1989|10|20|mf=y}}
| birth_place = McCall Creek, Mississippi, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 3
| weight_lbs = 255
| high_school = Franklin County {{nowrap|(Meadville, Mississippi)}}
| college = Southern Miss (2009–2012)
| draftyear = 2013
| draftround = 2
| draftpick = 52
| pastteams =
- New England Patriots ({{NFL Year|2013|2016}})
- Cleveland Browns ({{NFL Year|2016|2018}})
- New England Patriots ({{NFL Year|2019}})
- Detroit Lions ({{NFL Year|2020}}–{{NFL Year|2021}})
- New England Patriots ({{NFL Year|2021}}–{{NFL Year|2022}})
| pastcoaching =
- North Carolina (2025-present)
Inside linebackers coach
| status =
| highlights =
- Super Bowl champion (XLIX)
- Second-team All-Pro (2015)
- Pro Bowl (2015)
- NFL forced fumbles leader (2015)
- First-team All-C-USA (2012)
| statweek =
| statseason =
| statlabel1 = Total tackles
| statvalue1 = 708
| statlabel2 = Sacks
| statvalue2 = 26.5
| statlabel3 = Pass deflections
| statvalue3 = 39
| statlabel4 = Interceptions
| statvalue4 = 12
| statlabel5 = Forced fumbles
| statvalue5 = 19
| statlabel6 = Fumble recoveries
| statvalue6 = 8
| statlabel7 = Defensive touchdowns
| statvalue7 = 2
| pfr = C/CollJa00
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Jamie Lee Collins Sr. (born October 20, 1989) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for 10 seasons in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the New England Patriots. He played college football for the Southern Miss Golden Eagles and was selected by the Patriots in the second round of the 2013 NFL draft. As a member of the Patriots for seven non-consecutive seasons, Collins earned Pro Bowl honors in 2015 when he led the league in forced fumbles and also won Super Bowl XLIX. Outside of his New England tenure, he played three seasons with the Cleveland Browns and two with the Detroit Lions.
Early life
Collins was born in McCall Creek, Mississippi. He attended Franklin County High School in Meadville, Mississippi, where he played high school football for the Franklin County Bulldogs. He first played as a quarterback, receiver and safety before concluding his career as a quarterback and outside linebacker. He led the team to the Class 3A State Championship during his first year at quarterback, accounting for over 2,000 yards of offense and 26 touchdowns for the 2006 season. As a senior in 2007, he had over 1,200 yards rushing and 1,000 yards passing while leading his team to the state championship game. He was selected to play in the Mississippi-Alabama All-Star game, where he recorded a solo tackle.
Also, a standout track and field athlete, Collins was a state track qualifier. At the 2009 3A South State Meet, he earned first-place finishes in the shot put (51–6) and discus throw (156–0 or 47.80m), while also placing second in both the high jump (6–4 or 1.93m) and triple jump (43–10.5) events.{{Cite web|url=http://ms.milesplit.com/meets/53339/results/90599|title = 3A South State 2009 – Final Results (Raw)}} He captured the 2009 MHSAA (Mississippi High School Athletics Association) 3A shot put title with a throw of 15.90 meters (52–1), and also took third in the triple jump after recording a career-best leap of 13.58m (44–5.25).{{Cite web|url=http://ms.milesplit.com/meets/52577/results/91294|title = MS STATE TRACK 3A 2009 – Boys and Girls Results (Raw)}}
A three-star athlete by Rivals.com, Collins was ranked No. 68 at that{{which|date=March 2019}} position in the country and No. 21 overall in the state of Mississippi. He was a three-star prospect by Scout.com. He was named 1st team All-State by The Clarion-Ledger. He was Max Lemming's of MaxPreps.com's No. 12 combo passer in the country.
College career
Collins enrolled in the University of Southern Mississippi and played for the Southern Miss Golden Eagles football team from 2009 to 2012. He played defensive back, defensive end and linebacker. During his college career, he compiled 314 tackles, 21 quarterback sacks, three interceptions and three touchdowns. He was a first-team All-Conference USA selection following his senior season in 2012.
Professional career
=Pre-draft=
Collins entered the 2013 NFL Draft and attended the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana. He completed all of the combine and positional drills and immensely helped his draft stock with his overall performance. Collins set an NFL Combine record by finishing with a broad jump of 11'7". The record was previously 11'5" which was set by running back Justin Fargas in the 2003 NFL combine. Collins held the record until it was broken by cornerback Byron Jones in 2015 (12'3") and was also surpassed by Obi Melifonwu in 2017 (11'9").{{cite web |title=9 Best NFL Combine Broad Jump Performances Includes Breaking World Record Set in 1968 |url= https://herosports.com/nfl/best-combine-broad-jump-byron-jones-obi-melifonwu-jamie-collins-chris-conley-aiai |access-date=July 13, 2018 |website= herosports.com |author=Coffaro, Andy |date= May 1, 2018}} He also finished with the second best vertical jump at the combine, fourth best short shuttle among edge rushers, and eighth best 40-yard dash time among pass rushers at the combine.{{cite web |title=Jamie Collins Nearly Over-Leaped Markings With 11-Foot-7 Broad Jump at NFL Combine (Video) |url= https://nesn.com/2013/04/jamie-collins-nearly-out-leaped-markings-with-11-foot-7-broad-jump-at-nfl-combine-video/ |access-date=July 13, 2018 |website= nesn.com |author=Kyed, Doug |date= April 27, 2013}}
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On March 8, 2013, Collins participated at Southern Mississippi's pro day but opted to stand on his combine performance and only performed positional drills. At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, he was projected to be a second-round pick by NFL draft experts and scouts. Collins was ranked as the third best outside linebacker by NFL analyst Mike Mayock, the fifth best outside linebacker by NFL analyst Josh Norris, and was ranked the sixth best outside linebacker prospect in the draft by DraftScout.com.{{cite web |title=Jamie Collins, DS #6 OLB, Southern Miss |url=https://www.draftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=91060&draftyear=2013&genpos=OLB |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180713233002/https://www.draftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=91060&draftyear=2013&genpos=OLB |url-status=dead |archive-date=2018-07-13 |access-date=July 13, 2018 |website=DraftScout.com}}{{cite web |title=2013 NFL Draft: Mike Mayock's top 100 prospects |url=http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/0ap1000000161676/article/2013-nfl-draft-mike-mayocks-top-100-prospects |access-date=July 13, 2018 |website=NFL.com |date=April 19, 2013 |author=Mike Mayock}}{{cite web |title=2013 NFL Draft: Ziggy Ansah, Dion Jordan are top pass rushers |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/2013-nfl-draft-ziggy-ansah-dion-jordan-are-top-pass-rushers-0ap1000000156694 |access-date=July 13, 2018 |website=NFL.com |author=Norris, Josh |date=April 4, 2013}}
{{NFL predraft
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| height in = 3 1/2
| weight = 250
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| twenty split = 2.72
| shuttle = 4.32
| cone drill = 7.10
| vertical = 41.5
| broad ft = 11
| broad in = 7
| bench = 19
| wonderlic =
| arm span = 33 3/4
| hand span = 9 3/4
| note = All values from NFL Combine{{Cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/jamie-collins/3200434f-4c60-7549-78e7-bcab7dbbd4be |title=Jamie Collins Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |website=NFL.com |access-date=January 12, 2025}}{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=91060&DraftYear=2013 |title=Jamie Collins College Football Profile |website=DraftScout.com |access-date=January 12, 2025}}
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=New England Patriots (first stint)=
==2013==
The New England Patriots selected Collins in the second round (52nd overall) of the 2013 NFL draft.{{Cite web |title=2013 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2013/draft.htm |access-date=May 14, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}} Collins was the seventh linebacker drafted in 2013.{{cite web |title=Patriots Draft Linebacker Jamie Collins in Second Round of NFL Draft |url=https://nesn.com/2013/04/patriots-draft-linebacker-jamie-collins-in-second-round-of-nfl-draft/ |access-date=July 13, 2018 |website=nesn.com |author=Hughes, Luke |date=April 26, 2013}}
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On May 17, 2013, the Patriots signed Collins to a four-year, $3.75 million contract that includes $1.86 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $1.11 million.{{cite web |title=Collins, Ryan & Beauharnais contracts |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4743580/collins-ryan-beauharnais-contracts |access-date=July 13, 2018 |website=ESPN.com |author=Reiss, Mike |date=May 2, 2013}}{{cite web |title=Spotrac.com: Jamie Collins contract |url=https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/cleveland-browns/jamie-collins-12333/ |access-date=July 14, 2018 |website=spotrac.com}}
Collins entered training camp as a backup outside linebacker. Head coach Bill Belichick named Collins a backup outside linebacker to start the regular season, behind starters Dont'a Hightower and Jerod Mayo.{{cite web |title=Ourlads.com: New England Patriots Depth Chart: 09/05/2013 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/150/NE |access-date=July 13, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com}}
He made his professional regular season debut in the New England Patriots' season-opening 23–21 victory at the Buffalo Bills. On September 22, 2013, Collins made two combined tackles during a 23–3 win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 3. Collins made his first career tackle on running back Doug Martin to stop a one-yard run in the fourth quarter.{{cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ New England Patriots |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013092206/2013/REG3/buccaneers@patriots |access-date=July 13, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} On October 20, 2013, Collins earned his first career start after Jerod Mayo sustained a tear to his pectoral muscle the previous week.{{cite web |title=Patriots might give more time to rookie Jamie Collins with linebacker Jerod Mayo out |url=https://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2013/10/patriots_might_give_more_time_to_rookie_jamie_collins_with_linebacker_jerod_mayo_out.html |access-date=July 13, 2018 |website=nj.com |date=October 18, 2013}} Collins recorded five combined tackles in his first start as the Patriots lost 30–27 to the New York Jets in Week 7. In Week 12, he collected a season-high ten combined tackles (six solo) during a 34–31 win against the Denver Broncos.{{cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Jamie Collins (2013) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/jamiecollins/2539311/gamelogs?season=2013 |access-date=July 13, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} Collins finished his rookie season in 2013 with 43 combined tackles (24 solo) and four pass deflections in 16 games and eight starts.{{cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Jamie Collins (career) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/jamiecollins/2539311/careerstats |access-date=July 13, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}
The New England Patriots finished first in the AFC East with a 12–4 record and earned a first-round bye. On January 11, 2014, Collins started in his first career playoff game and recorded six combined tackles, a pass deflection, made his first career sack, and recorded his first career interception as the Patriots defeated the Indianapolis Colts in the AFC Divisional Round. The following week, he made seven combined tackles and deflected a pass in a 26–16 loss to the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship Game.
==2014==
Collins entered training camp slated as the starting weakside linebacker after Jerod Mayo was moved to middle linebacker, following his return from injury, to replace Brandon Spikes. Head coach Bill Belichick named Collins and Dont'a Hightower the starting outside linebackers to begin the regular season.{{cite web |title=New England Patriots 2014 Virtual Program: Depth Chart Analysis, X-Factors, More |url=https://www.bleacherreport.com/2180968-new-england-patriots-2014-virtual-program-depth-chart-analysis-x-factors-more.html |access-date=July 13, 2018 |website=BleacherReport.com |date=September 1, 2014 }}{{Dead link|date=June 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
Collins started in the New England Patriots' season-opener at the Miami Dolphins and recorded a season-high eight solo tackles and deflected a pass in their 33–20 loss. He was inactive for the Patriots' Week 2 victory at the Minnesota Vikings after sustaining a thigh injury.{{cite web |title=Jamie Collins misses first practice of season with thigh injury |url=http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots_nfl/the_blitz/2014/09/jamie_collins_misses_first_practice_of_season_with_thigh |access-date=July 13, 2018 |website=BostonHerald.com |author=Wilson, Josh |date=September 12, 2014}} On October 12, 2014, Collins made four combined tackles, broke up a pass, and made his first career regular season interception during a 37–22 victory at the Buffalo Bills. Collins intercepted a pass by quarterback Kyle Orton, that was initially intended for wide receiver Marquise Goodwin, in the second quarter.{{cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Week 6-2014: New England Patriots @ Buffalo Bills |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2014101201/2014/REG6/patriots@bills |access-date=July 13, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} The following week, he collected a season-high 13 combined tackles (seven solo) in the Patriots' 27–25 win against the New York Jets in Week 7. On November 30, 2014, Collins tied his season-high of 13 combined tackles (seven solo), recorded his first career regular season sack, and forced a fumble during a 26–21 loss at the Green Bay Packers. Collins recorded a strip/sack for a six-yard loss on quarterback Aaron Rodgers during the fourth quarter.{{cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Week 13-2014: New England Patriots @ Green Bay Packers |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2014113010/2014/REG13/patriots@packers |access-date=July 13, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} The following game, Collins made nine combined tackles and had two sacks on quarterback Philip Rivers as the Patriots earned a 23–14 victory at the San Diego Chargers in Week 14. He finished the 2014 season with a career-high 116 combined tackles (74 solo), four sacks, four forced fumbles, and two interceptions in 15 games and 15 starts. Collins earned an overall grade of 87.9 from Pro Football Focus in 2014 and received the 11th highest grade of all the linebackers who qualified in 2014.{{cite web |title=Jamie Collins, Browns Agree to New Contract: Latest Details, Comments |url=https://www.bleacherreport.com/2625227-jamie-collins-browns-agree-to-new-contract-latest-details-comments.html |access-date=July 14, 2018 |website=bleacherreport.com |author=Wells, Adam |date=January 23, 2017 }}{{Dead link|date=January 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
The New England Patriots finished atop the AFC East with a 12–4 record and earned a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. On January 10, 2015, Collins made 11 combined tackles (eight solo) and deflected two passes during a 35–31 victory against the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Divisional Round. The following week, he made four combined tackles, a pass deflection, and an interception as the Patriots defeated the Indianapolis Colts 45–7 in the AFC Championship Game. On February 1, 2015, Collins recorded eight combined tackles as the Patriots defeated the Seattle Seahawks 28–24 in Super Bowl XLIX.{{cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Jamie Collins (2014) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/jamiecollins/2539311/gamelogs?season=2014 |access-date=July 13, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}
==2015==
Collins, Dont'a Hightower, and Jerod Mayo were retained as the starting linebackers to start the 2015 regular season.{{cite web |title=New England Patriots: Breaking Down Final Roster and Week 1 Starters |url=https://www.bleacherreport.com/2561160-new-england-patriots-breaking-down-final-roster-and-week-1-starters.html |access-date=July 14, 2018 |website=bleacherreport.com |author=Frenz, Erik |date=September 7, 2015 }}{{Dead link|date=June 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} In Week 2, Collins recorded 11 combined tackles (eight solo) and made a career-high 2.5 sacks on quarterback Tyrod Taylor during a 40–32 victory at the Buffalo Bills.{{cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Week 2-2015: New England Patriots @ Buffalo Bills |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2015092001/2015/REG2/patriots@bills |access-date=July 14, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}
On October 18, 2015, Collins made five combined tackles, a pass deflection, and blocked an extra point during the Patriots' 34–27 win at the Indianapolis Colts. Collins blocked an extra point by Adam Vinatieri in the fourth quarter after leaping over the offensive line.{{Cite web|title = Watch the Patriots' Jamie Collins defy gravity and Colts with soaring blocked kick|url = http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/2015/10/19/watch-jamie-collins-literally-jump-over-the-colts-offensive-line-block-kick/Z9KdO57Qai0r28Zk4C6AbL/story.html|website = Boston.com|access-date = December 17, 2015}} The following week, he collected a season-high 12 combined tackles (six solo) and a sack in the Patriots' 30–23 win against the New York Jets.{{cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Jamie Collins (2015) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/jamiecollins/2539311/gamelogs?season=2015 |access-date=July 14, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} On November 6, 2015, it was reported that Collins was diagnosed with an undisclosed illness and was sidelined for the next four games (Weeks 9–12).{{Cite web|title = Patriots vs. Redskins Inactives: Jamie Collins out for Patriots|url = http://www.patspulpit.com/2015/11/8/9691712/patriots-vs-redskins-inactives-jamie-collins-out-for-patriots|website = Pats Pulpit|date = November 8, 2015|access-date = December 4, 2015}} On December 4, 2015, Collins confirmed he was fully recovered from his illness.{{Cite web|title = Patriots LB Jamie Collins questionable vs. Eagles|url = https://www.nfl.com/news/patriots-lb-jamie-collins-questionable-vs-eagles-0ap3000000594061|website = NFL.com|access-date = December 4, 2015}} On December 22, 2015, Collins was selected to the 2016 Pro Bowl as his first Pro Bowl selection.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/2016-pro-bowl-roster-0ap3000000607625|title = 2016 Pro Bowl roster| website=NFL.com }} On December 27, 2015, Collins recorded eight combined tackles and returned a fumble for his first career touchdown during a 26–20 loss at the New York Jets. Collins recovered a fumble after Jabaal Sheard stripped it from Jets' quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick and returned it for a 14-yard touchdown in the third quarter.{{cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Week 16-2015: New England Patriots @ New York Jets |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2015122702/2015/REG16/patriots@jets |access-date=July 14, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} Collins was limited to 12 games in 2015 and made 89 combined tackles (51 solo), six pass deflections, a career-high 5.5 sacks, five forced fumbles, a fumble recovery, one interception, and a touchdown. He was selected to the 2015 AP All-Pro second team at outside linebacker, finishing fourth at that position with eight votes; he also received two votes at inside linebacker.{{Cite web|title = 2015 All-Pro Team Voting|url = http://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/article/2015-All-Pro-Team-Voting-6745882.php|website = San Francisco Chronicle|access-date = January 8, 2016}} He earned an overall grade of 91.3 from Pro Football Focus, which was the fourth highest grade among all qualifying linebackers in 2015.{{cite web |title=Patriots Final Grades On Pro Football Focus: Jamie Collins Joins The Elite |url=https://www.boston.cbslocal.com/2016/01/05/patriots-final-grades-on-pro-football-focus-jamie-collins-joins-the-elite/ |access-date=July 14, 2018 |website=boston.cbslocal.com |date=January 5, 2016 |archive-date=November 28, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171128214927/http://boston.cbslocal.com/2016/01/05/patriots-final-grades-on-pro-football-focus-jamie-collins-joins-the-elite/ |url-status=dead }}
The New England Patriots finished first in their division with a 12–4 record and clinched a playoff berth. They defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 27–20 in the AFC Divisional Round. On January 24, 2016, Collins recorded eight combined tackles and had two sacks on quarterback Peyton Manning as the Patriots lost 20–18 at the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship Game.
==2016==
Defensive coordinator Matt Patricia named Collins and Jonathan Freeny the starting outside linebackers, alongside starting middle linebacker Dont'a Hightower.{{cite web |title=New England Patriots 2016 depth chart and team needs after final 53-man roster cuts |url=https://www.patspulpit.com/2016/9/4/12790770/new-england-patriots-2016-depth-chart-team-needs-after-final-53-man-roster-cuts-rb-ot-wr-dt-brady |access-date=July 14, 2018 |website=patspulpit.com |author=Hill, Rich |date=September 4, 2016}} On September 22, 2016, Collins recorded 14 combined tackles (eight solo), a pass deflection, and an interception during a 27–0 win against the Houston Texans in Week 3. Collins was inactive during a Week 6 victory against the Cincinnati Bengals due to a hip injury.{{cite web |title=Jamie Collins added to Thursday's injury report |url=https://patriotswire.usatoday.com/2016/10/13/jamie-collins-added-to-thursdays-injury-report/ |access-date=July 14, 2018 |website=patspulpit.com |author=McKena, Henry |date=October 13, 2016}}
=Cleveland Browns=
On October 31, 2016, Collins was traded to the Cleveland Browns for a compensatory 2017 third round draft selection. The selection was later traded to the New Orleans Saints for Brandin Cooks and used on Trey Hendrickson.{{cite web|last1=Orr|first1=Conor|title=Patriots trade Jamie Collins to Browns|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000731353/article/patriots-trade-jamie-collins-to-browns|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161101041741/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000731353/article/patriots-trade-jamie-collins-to-browns|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 1, 2016|website=NFL.com|date=October 31, 2016}}{{cite web|title=Browns acquire Pro Bowl LB Jamie Collins|url=http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Browns-acquire-Pro-Bowl-LB-Jamie-Collins/0b658b42-71a9-4f62-b11a-288dfbfcefb2|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170320095734/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Browns-acquire-Pro-Bowl-LB-Jamie-Collins/0b658b42-71a9-4f62-b11a-288dfbfcefb2|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 20, 2017|author=Gribble, Andrew|website=ClevelandBrowns.com|date=October 31, 2016}}{{cite web|title=Patriots trade LB Jamie Collins to the Cleveland Browns|url=http://www.patriots.com/news/2016/10/31/patriots-trade-lb-jamie-collins-cleveland-browns|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161104111941/http://www.patriots.com/news/2016/10/31/patriots-trade-lb-jamie-collins-cleveland-browns|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 4, 2016|website=Patriots.com|date=October 31, 2016}} Head coach Hue Jackson named Collins a starting outside linebacker opposite Cam Johnson and alongside inside linebackers Demario Davis and Christian Kirksey.{{cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Cleveland Browns Depth Chart: 12/01/2016 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/190/CLE |access-date=July 14, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com}}
On November 6, 2016, Collins made his debut with the Cleveland Browns and recorded eight combined tackles during their 35–10 loss to the Dallas Cowboys in Week 9. On December 11, 2016, Collins collected a season-high 15 combined tackles (13 solo) and a sack in the Browns' 25–10 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.{{cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Jamie Collins (2016) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/jamiecollins/2539311/gamelogs?season=2016 |access-date=July 14, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} He finished the 2016 season with a total of 112 combined tackles (79 solo), three passes defensed, three sacks, two interceptions, and two forced fumbles in 15 games and 14 starts. Pro Football Focus gave Collins an overall grade of 88.6, which ranked seventh among all qualifying linebackers in 2016.
==2017==
On January 8, 2017, the Cleveland Browns fired defensive coordinator Ray Horton after they finished with a 1–15 record in 2016.{{cite web |title=Browns fire DC Ray Horton, hire Gregg Williams |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/browns-fire-dc-ray-horton-hire-gregg-williams-0ap3000000771193 |access-date=July 14, 2018 |website=NFL.com |author=Bergman, Jeremy |date=January 8, 2017}} On January 23, 2017, the Cleveland Browns signed Collins to a four-year, $50 million contract with $26.40 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $5 million.{{cite web|title=Browns, LB Jamie Collins agree to new contract|url=http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Browns-LB-Jamie-Collins-agree-to-new-contract/2eb70545-b98d-4b82-8d56-e429348f86ba|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171114040607/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Browns-LB-Jamie-Collins-agree-to-new-contract/2eb70545-b98d-4b82-8d56-e429348f86ba|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 14, 2017|author=Gribble, Andrew|website=ClevelandBrowns.com|date=January 23, 2017}}{{cite web|title=Browns, Jamie Collins agree to 4-year, $50 million deal|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000776819/article/browns-jamie-collins-agree-to-4year-50-million-deal?campaign=Twitter_atn|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202081615/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000776819/article/browns-jamie-collins-agree-to-4year-50-million-deal?campaign=Twitter_atn|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 2, 2017|author=Wesseling, Chris|website=NFL.com|date=January 23, 2017}}
The Cleveland Browns hired Gregg Williams as their new defensive coordinator and installed a base 4-3 defense. Head coach Hue Jackson named Collins the starting strongside linebacker to begin the regular season, along with Christian Kirksey and starting middle linebacker Joe Schobert.{{cite web |title=Browns' Week 1 depth chart shows Danny Shelton still sidelined with an injury |url=https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2017/9/5/16257054/browns-week-1-depth-chart-shows-danny-shelton-still-sidelined-with-an-injury |access-date=July 14, 2018 |website=dawgsbynature.com |author=Pokorny, Chris |date=September 5, 2017}} On September 17, 2017, Collins collected a season-high seven solo tackles before exiting in the fourth quarter of the Browns' 24–10 loss at the Baltimore Ravens due to a concussion. Collins was inactive and remained in concussion protocol for the next three games (Weeks 3–5).{{cite web |title=Browns: Wide receiver Jordan Leslie activated, Myles Garrett doubtful, Jamie Collins out for Colts |url=http://www.news-herald.com/sports/20170922/browns-wide-receiver-jordan-leslie-activated-myles-garrett-doubtful-jamie-collins-out-for-colts |access-date=July 14, 2018 |website=news-herald.com |author=Schudel, Jeff |date=September 22, 2017 |archive-date=July 14, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180714193516/http://www.news-herald.com/sports/20170922/browns-wide-receiver-jordan-leslie-activated-myles-garrett-doubtful-jamie-collins-out-for-colts |url-status=dead }} In Week 6, he collected a season-high eight combined tackles and deflected a pass during a 33–17 loss at the Houston Texans. On November 12, 2017, Collins made a tackle, broke up a pass, and intercepted a pass by quarterback Matthew Stafford in the Browns' 38–24 loss at the Detroit Lions.{{cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Jamie Collins (2017) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/jamiecollins/2539311/gamelogs?season=2017 |access-date=July 14, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} Collins left the game in the first quarter after he sustained an injury to his right knee that occurred when he was tackled by Graham Glasgow while returning his interception.{{cite web |title=Browns LB Jamie Collins leaves loss with MCL injury |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/21389627/cleveland-browns-linebacker-jamie-collins-leaves-sunday-game-right-knee-injury |access-date=July 14, 2018 |website=ESPN |author=McManoman, Pat |date=November 12, 2017}} On November 14, 2017, the Cleveland Browns officially placed Collins on injured reserve due to his torn MCL.{{cite web|title=Jamie Collins out for season with MCL injury suffered vs. Lions|date=November 13, 2017|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/21402227/jamie-collins-cleveland-browns-season-torn-mcl|publisher=ESPN|access-date=November 13, 2017}} Collins finished the 2017 season with 31 combined tackles (21 solo), three pass deflections, a sack, a forced fumble, and an interception in six games and six starts. Pro Football Focus gave Collins an overall grade of 35.9, which ranked 82nd among all qualifying linebackers in 2017.{{cite web |title=Pro Football Focus: Jamie Collins |url=https://www.profootballfocus.com/nfl/players/jamie-collins/7833 |access-date=July 14, 2018 |website=ProFootballFocus.com}}
==2018==
In 2018, Collins recorded 104 tackles, 4.0 sacks, a forced fumble, and an interception in sixteen games and sixteen starts. He would collect a season-high 12 tackles, including a sack, in a 12–9 win over the Baltimore Ravens. He recorded an interception in a 26–23 loss over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He forced a fumble in an 18–33 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Pro Football Focus gave him a 62.3 overall grade in 2018.
Collins was released by the Browns on March 6, 2019.{{cite news |title=Browns release LB Jamie Collins Sr. |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-release-lb-jamie-collins-sr |website=ClevelandBrowns.com |date=March 6, 2019}}
=New England Patriots (second stint)=
On May 15, 2019, Collins re-signed with the Patriots on a one-year deal.{{cite web|title=LB Jamie Collins heading back to play for Patriots|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001030904/article/lb-jaime-collins-heading-back-to-play-for-patriots|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190517133952/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001030904/article/lb-jaime-collins-heading-back-to-play-for-patriots|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 17, 2019|author=Patra, Kevin|website=NFL.com|date=May 15, 2019}}
In week 2 against the Miami Dolphins, Collins made 5 tackles, half a sack, and 2 interceptions in the 43–0 win. On Collins' first interception, he picked off a pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick that was bobbled in the hands of running back Kalen Ballage and returned it for a 69-yard touchdown. Collins made his second interception off Josh Rosen as time expired in the game.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127862 |title=Newcomer Brown scores as Patriots beat Dolphins 43–0 |date=September 15, 2019 |website=ESPN |access-date=September 15, 2019}}
In week 3 against the New York Jets, Collins sacked Luke Falk twice as the Patriots won 30–14.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127861 |title=Brady, Patriots defense shine in 30–14 win over Jets |date=September 22, 2019 |website=ESPN |access-date=September 22, 2019}}
In week 4 against the Buffalo Bills, Collins sacked Josh Allen once and intercepted Matt Barkley late in the fourth quarter to seal a 16–10 win for the Patriots.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127866 |title=Patriots stay undefeated, hang on to beat Bills 16–10|date=September 29, 2019 |website=ESPN |access-date=September 29, 2019}}
In week 6 against the New York Giants, Collins forced a fumble on running back Jon Hilliman that was recovered by teammate Kyle Van Noy who returned the ball for a touchdown in the 35–14 win.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127917 |title=Patriots force 4 turnovers, beat Giants 35–14 to reach 6–0 |date=October 10, 2019 |website=ESPN |access-date=October 10, 2019}}
In week 8 against his former team, the Cleveland Browns, Collins recorded a team high 13 tackles and sacked Baker Mayfield 1.5 times in the 27–13 win.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127895 |title=Belichick wins 300th, perfect Patriots beat Browns 27–13 |date=October 27, 2019 |website=ESPN |access-date=October 27, 2019}}
=Detroit Lions=
On March 25, 2020, Collins signed a three-year, $30 million contract with the Detroit Lions.{{cite web|title=Lions reach agreement with Jamie Collins|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/03/16/lions-reach-agreement-with-jamie-collins/|author=Williams, Charean|work=Pro Football Talk|publisher=NBC Sports|date=March 16, 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-agree-to-terms-with-eight-unrestricted-free-agents|title=Lions agree to terms with eight free agents|work=DetroitLions.com|date=March 20, 2020}} Collins reunited with former New England Patriots’ defensive coordinator and Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia and teammates Duron Harmon and Danny Shelton.{{cite web |title= Duron Harmon traded to Lions, joining former Patriots Jamie Collins and Danny Shelton
|url= https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bears/duron-harmon-traded-lions-joining-former-patriots-jamie-collins-and-danny-shelton |access-date=June 8, 2020 |website=nbcsports.com |date=March 18, 2020 |author=Kelly Twardziak}}
On September 13, 2020, Collins was ejected after making contact with a referee after a play during the second quarter of a 27–23 loss to the Chicago Bears.{{Cite web|last=Rothstein|first=Michael|date=September 13, 2020|title=Lions' Collins ejected after making contact with ref|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29877479/lions-lb-jamie-collins-ejected-making-contact-official|access-date=September 13, 2020|website=ESPN.com|language=en}}
In the following week's game against the Green Bay Packers, Collins recorded his first sack as a Lion on Aaron Rodgers during the 42–21 loss.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401220291 |title=Jones' big day helps Packers beat Lions 42–21 in home opener |date=September 20, 2020|agency=Associated Press |publisher=ESPN |access-date=September 20, 2020}}
In Week 3 against the Arizona Cardinals, Collins recorded his first interception as a Lion during the 26–23 win.{{Cite web |title=Detroit Lions at Arizona Cardinals – September 27th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202009270crd.htm |access-date=September 30, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}
On September 28, 2021, Collins was released by the Lions after attempts to trade him had failed.{{cite web |title=Detroit Lions release veteran LB Jamie Collins after exploring trade |url= https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32300380/detroit-lions-release-veteran-lb-jamie-collins-exploring-trade |website=ESPN.com |access-date=September 29, 2021 |language=en |date=September 28, 2021}}
=New England Patriots (third stint)=
The Patriots re-signed Collins on October 6, 2021.{{cite web|url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-sign-lb-jamie-collins-place-dl-henry-anderson-on-ir-sign-db-elijah-bent|title=Patriots Sign LB Jamie Collins; Place DL Henry Anderson on IR; Sign DB Elijah Benton to the Practice Squad|date=October 6, 2021|accessdate=October 6, 2021}} Collins made his third debut for the Patriots in the week 5 match against the Houston Texans. He recorded a sack of Texans quarterback Davis Mills during a 25–22 road victory for the Patriots.{{Cite web|title=Patriots vs. Texans – Box Score – October 10, 2021 – ESPN|url=https://www.espn.co.uk/nfl/boxscore/_/gameId/401326398|access-date=October 14, 2021|website=ESPN.com|language=en}} He was placed on injured reserve on November 13.{{cite web|title=Patriots Activate T Trent Brown Off Injured Reserve; Place LB Jamie Collins on Injured Reserve; Elevate DL Tashawn Bower and TE Matt LaCosse to the Active Roster|url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-activate-t-trent-brown-off-injured-reserve-place-lb-jamie-collins-on-in|website=Patriots.com|date=November 13, 2021}} He was activated on December 6.{{cite web|title=Patriots Activate LB Jamie Collins; Elevate DL Daniel Ekuale and DB Sean Davis to the Active Roster|url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-activate-lb-jamie-collins-elevate-dl-daniel-ekuale-and-db-sean-davis-to|website=Patriots.com|date=December 6, 2021}} Collins re-signed with the Patriots on October 3, 2022, to the practice squad.{{Cite web |last=Reiss |first=Mike |date=October 3, 2022 |title=Together again: LB Collins joins Pats for 4th stint |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34718604/lb-jamie-collins-joins-new-england-patriots-fourth |access-date=October 4, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}
=Retirement=
On October 6, 2023, Collins announced his retirement from the NFL.{{cite web|title=Former Patriots linebacker, two-time Super Bowl champion Jamie Collins says he's retiring after 10 NFL seasons|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/former-patriots-linebacker-jamie-collins-says-he-s-retiring-after-10-seasons|author=Patra, Kevin|website=NFL.com|date=October 6, 2023}}
NFL career statistics
| class="wikitable"
! colspan="2"| Legend |
| style="background:#afe6ba; width:3em;"|
| Won the Super Bowl |
| style="background:#cfecec; width:3em;"|
| Led the league |
| Bold
| Career high |
=Regular season=
| class=wikitable style="text-align:center;" | |||||||||||||||
| rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team ! colspan="2"| Games ! colspan="4"| Tackles ! colspan="3"| Fumbles ! colspan="6"| Interceptions | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Cmb | Solo | Ast | Sck | FF | FR | Yds | Int | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | PD | |
| 2013 | NE
| 16 || 8 || 43 || 24 || 19 || 0.0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 4 | ||||||||||||||
| 2014 | style="background:#afe6ba; width:3em;"|NE
| 15 || 15 || 116 || 74 || 42 || 4.0 || 4 || 2 || 3 || 2 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 3 | ||||||||||||||
| 2015 | NE
| 12 || 12 || 89 || 51 || 38 || 5.5 || style="background:#cfecec; width:3em;"| 5 || 1 || 14 || 1 || 51 || 51.0 || 51 || 0 || 6 | ||||||||||||||
| rowspan="2"|2016 | NE
| 7 || 6 || 43 || 31 || 12 || 1.0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 2 || 31 || 15.5 || 18 || 0 || 3 | ||||||||||||||
| CLE
| 8 || 8 || 69 || 48 || 21 || 2.0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2017 | CLE
| 6 || 6 || 31 || 21 || 10 || 1.0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 3 | ||||||||||||||
| 2018 | CLE
| 16 || 16 || 104 || 73 || 31 || 4.0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 4 | ||||||||||||||
| 2019 | NE
| 16 || 15 || 81 || 58 || 23 || 7.0 || 3 || 1 || 0 || 3 || 85 || 28.3 || 69T || 1 || 7 | ||||||||||||||
| 2020 | DET
| 14 || 14 || 101 || 55 || 46 || 1.0 || 3 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 1.0 || 1 || 0 || 6 | ||||||||||||||
| rowspan="2"|2021 | DET
| 2 || 2 || 10 || 7 || 3 || 0.0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||||
| NE
| 10 || 2 || 20 || 11 || 9 || 1.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 1.0 || 1 || 0 || 3 | |||||||||||||||
| 2022 | NE
| 3 || 1 || 2 || 2 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||||
| colspan="2"| Total | 125 | 105 | 708 | 455 | 253 | 26.5 | 19 | 8 | 17 | 12 | 169 | 14.1 | 69 | 1 | 39 |
References
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