Browns DT Maliek Collins focuses on living up to 2-year, $30M extension

Pact averages $15M annually after his summer PUP stint.

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#Browns DT Maliek Collins aims to live up to the 2-year, $30 million contract extension he just signed https://t.co/7O1X Via @RuiterWrongFAN on X

What happened: Collins finalized the multiyear agreement with Cleveland on Monday, securing his spot on the interior defensive line beyond the 2026 campaign. The veteran defender opened training camp on the active/physically unable to perform list on July 23 before returning to the practice field on Aug. 25.

Why it matters: Locking in the interior anchor stabilizes the defensive front while Cleveland's front office evaluates external edge and tight end depth ahead of the Nov. 10 NFL trade deadline. Resolving his contract status in late October also eliminates a major offseason free-agency question for the defense.

By the numbers: Cleveland sits at 5-2 and holds the No. 3 seed in the 2026 regular season, riding a two-game winning streak following Sunday's 27-24 victory.

What to watch: Collins and the Browns take the practice field Wednesday as Week 8 preparations get underway.

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