Browns agree on a 2-year, $20 million deal with defensive tackle Maliek Collins

Updated Mar. 12, 2025 5:45 p.m. ET

Associated Press

The Cleveland Browns and defensive tackle Maliek Collins have agreed on a two-year, $20 million contract that includes $13 million fully guaranteed, agent Drew Rosenhaus told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

Collins started 17 games for the San Francisco 49ers after spending his first eight seasons with Dallas, Houston and Las Vegas. Collins, who turns 30 next month, has 30 1/2 sacks, including five last season.

Despite acquiring backup quarterback Kenny Pickett from the Philadelphia Eagles, the Browns are planning to host Russell Wilson on a visit this week, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. Wilson, a 10-time Pro Bowl pick who spent last season with the Steelers, also will visit the Giants, the person said.

The Browns, who have the No. 2 overall pick in the draft, may not have Deshaun Watson for most of the season after he ruptured his Achilles tendon for the second time in three months.

The Browns kicked off free agency by making four-time All-Pro edge rusher Myles Garrett the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL, giving him a four-year extension that includes $122.8 million guaranteed, an average annual salary of $40 million with a total value of $204.8 million.

Cleveland announced linebacker Devin Bush, tackle Cornelius Lucas end edge rusher Joe Tryon-Shoyinka have signed contracts and safety Juan Thornhill was released.

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