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Commanders Moving On From A Star Veteran

By Lawrence Fernandez March 10, 2022

Landon Collins #26 and Cole Holcomb #55 of the Washington Football Team celebrate against the Dallas Cowboys at FedExField on December 12, 2021 in Landover, Maryland.
(Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

 

The Washington Commanders already had a busy offseason even if the 2022 league year hasn’t officially started.

First, they traded for quarterback Carson Wentz and the Indianapolis Colts’ second-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.

In return, Washington gave away their 2022 second-rounder, 2022 third-rounder, and a 2023 conditional third-rounder that will become a second-rounder if Wentz plays 70 percent of the snaps.

However, that’s not the only move they’ve done lately, as NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport reports.

Sources: The Washington #Commanders are expected to release star defender Landon Collins after the two sides did not agree on a restructured contract. Collins will now hit free agency to cash in again.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 10, 2022

Rapoport said, “Sources: The Washington #Commanders are expected to release star defender Landon Collins after the two sides did not agree on a restructured contract. Collins will now hit free agency to cash in again.”

Collins has been one of their bright spots on defense since he inked a six-year, $84 million contract with Washington in 2019.

In his first season with the Commanders, the Alabama alum had a career-best 117 tackles, four passes defended, two forced fumbles, and a sack in 15 games played.

Last season, Collins finished with 81 tackles, three sacks, and two picks.

He is also a First-Team All-Pro member and a three-time Pro Bowler, all with the New York Giants.

The 2022 season would have been the fourth year in his contract that gave him an annual average value of $14 million.

Instead, the Commanders released him to save $6.6 million in cap space.

As of writing, Washington is $2.8 million under the $208.2 million salary cap for 2022.

 

Will Collins Return To Washington?

There’s a possibility that Collins might return to the Commanders but on a new deal with more cap-friendly terms.

However, it’s difficult to see that scenario playing out because Washington will look to re-sign other free agents.

Offensive guard Brandon Scherff might be at the top of their list, as well as wide receiver Cam Sims, tight end Ricky Seals-Jones, and running back J.D McKissic.

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Filed Under: NFL, Washington Commanders Team Rumors And News (Updated Daily) Tagged With: Washington Commanders

About Lawrence Fernandez

Lawrence Andrew Fernandez is a sports journalist from the Philippines. A journalism graduate, he chose sports writing to stay close to the action. Aside from the NFL, he also follows the NBA and MLB. He also delves into mobile games during his free time.

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