Jamie Collins
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) runs as New York Jets safety Lamarcus Joyner (29) pursues during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Analysis: safe leads don't exist but game-losing TD is real

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 20, 2022 02:39 AM EDT

FILE - Chattanooga offensive lineman Cole Strange runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine March 4, 2022, in Indianapolis. Strange was selected by the New England Patriots during the NFL draft Thursday, April 28. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Patriots trade down, take Chattanooga's Strange in 1st round

By Kyle Hightower Apr. 28, 2022 11:41 PM EDT

FILE - New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick walks on the sidelines before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Patriots spent heavily in free agency last offseason and got great production in return from new additions. It helped get New England back to the playoffs after a one-year absence. (AP Photo/Doug Murray, File)
Patriots enter free agency eyeing upgrades at LB, WR

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 11:26 AM EST

New England Patriots fan Vincent Farricielli, of Guilford, Conn., pumps iron while tailgating prior to an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots 12/26/2021

Dec. 26, 2021 11:57 AM EST

Tennessee Titans running back Dontrell Hilliard, right, raises the football after beating New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger (23) on his 68-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Patriots to play Bills minus leading tackler, Kyle Dugger

Dec. 06, 2021 07:16 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones yells as he runs down the sidelines prior to an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Surging Patriots to face inconsistent Bills on Monday night

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2021 12:08 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones yells as he runs down the sidelines prior to an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Patriots expecting to have hands full against creative Bills

By Kyle Hightower Dec. 01, 2021 07:26 PM EST

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey is tackled by New England Patriots outside linebacker Dont'a Hightower during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Darnold's long-, short-term future with Panthers in doubt

By Steve Reed Nov. 07, 2021 07:31 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) throws a pass against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Cowboys looking to end six-game losing streak vs. Patriots

By The Associated Press Oct. 14, 2021 01:06 PM EDT

New England Patriots outside linebacker Matt Judon faces reporters before an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Old, new faces finding production at linebacker for Patriots

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 13, 2021 06:53 PM EDT

New England Patriots linebacker Matt Judon (9) celebrates after recovering a fumble on the last play of the game against the Houston Texans in an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. The Patriots won 25-22. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Patriots make needed progress in comeback win over Texans

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 11, 2021 01:20 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass against the Miami Dolphins during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
NFL Today, Week 5

By The Associated Press Oct. 10, 2021 09:50 PM EDT

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills throws a pass against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Patriots use late field goal to get 25-22 win over Texans

By Kristie Rieken Oct. 10, 2021 04:25 PM EDT

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills throws a pass against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
New England Patriots at Houston Texans 10/10/2021

Oct. 10, 2021 01:13 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021 file photo, Detroit Lions outside linebacker Jamie Collins (8) reacts to recovering a San Francisco 49ers fumble In the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit. The Detroit Lions released veteran linebacker Jamie Collins, a week after acknowledging they were exploring options to trade him. Detroit announced the move Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021 two days after leaving him inactive against the Baltimore Ravens.(AP Photo/Lon Horwedel, File)
Linebacker Jamie Collins returning for 3rd stint with Pats

Oct. 06, 2021 02:28 PM EDT

Lions cut LB Jamie Collins, a week after trying to trade him

Sep. 28, 2021 07:25 PM EDT
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions released veteran linebacker Jamie Collins, a week after acknowledging they were exploring options to trade him. ...

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021 file photo, Detroit Lions outside linebacker Jamie Collins (8) reacts to recovering a San Francisco 49ers fumble In the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit. The Detroit Lions released veteran linebacker Jamie Collins, a week after acknowledging they were exploring options to trade him. Detroit announced the move Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021 two days after leaving him inactive against the Baltimore Ravens.(AP Photo/Lon Horwedel, File)
San Francisco 49ers at Detroit Lions 9/12/2021

Sep. 28, 2021 07:19 PM EDT

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson scores a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Lions coach compares Ravens QB Lamar Jackson to Michael Vick

By Larry Lage Sep. 23, 2021 05:19 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) is tackled by Detroit Lions linebackers Alex Anzalone (34) and Jamie Collins Jr. (8) during an NFL football game on Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (Adam Niemi/The Daily Mining Gazette via AP)
Lions searching for a defensive base after two weeks

By Dave Hogg Sep. 21, 2021 05:39 PM EDT

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff rolls out to pass against the San Francisco 49ers In the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
St. Francis (PA) at DEL 9/11/2021

Sep. 12, 2021 01:43 PM EDT