NICK COLLINS RUMORS & GOSSIP

Three-year comparison: Morgan Burnett vs. Nick Collins

Morgan Burnett and Nick Collins When the Packers were forced to release Nick Collins prior to the 2012 season, they were left with a gaping hole at the most important position in the secondary. Collins, a three-time Pro Bowler, was among the best safeties in football at the time he suffered a career-threatening neck injury in 2011, while his counterpart, Morgan Burnett, was coming...
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9 days ago  |  Discuss

Former Packers cheerleader Kaitlyn Collins fights cyber bullying (Video)

A former Green Bay Packers cheerleader is taking a stand against cyber bullying. Kaitlyn Collins, who cheered for the Packers in 2009, was recently the victim of cyber bullying when a photo of her was posted on the Chicago Bears Fan page on Facebook. According to the Green Bay Press Gazette, a Facebook user posted a photo of Collins on Monday with the following caption: “Like If...
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February 08, 2013  |  Discuss

Where In The World Is Nick Collins?

Former Packers safety Nick Collins after his touchdown in Super Bowl XLV Just like that, it was over. It was an abrupt and all too soon ending to the career of Nick Collins in Green Bay.  It was a career that gave fans a play in Super Bowl XLV that will be in their memory banks forever and Collins was arguably the best safety the Green Bay Packers have had since Leroy Butler retired...
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June 30, 2012  |  Discuss

Green Bay Packers Release Safety Nick Collins

Nick Collins has been released by the Packers The Green Bay Packers have released free safety Nick Collins today according to a report from Jason Wilde at ESPN-Milwaukee.  This decision has been hanging around us all since Collins saw his season end just two games in after suffering a severe neck injury against the Carolina Panthers. Collins was one of the most beloved Packers on...
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April 25, 2012  |  Discuss

Report: Packers to release injured Collins

GREEN BAY, Wis. If Nick Collins wants to return to football, it won't be for the Green Bay Packers. Collins' agent, Alan Herman, confirmed to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Wednesday that the Packers will release the three-time Pro Bowl safety, who underwent a single-level cervical fusion last September. In Week 2 of last season, with the Packers playing in Carolina...
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April 25, 2012  |  Discuss

If Nick Collins Wants to Play, Let Him Play

Nick Collins after suffering a neck injury versus the Panthers Tom Silverstein of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel wrote yesterday about how Green Bay Packers’ safety Nick Collins hopes that he’ll be able to return for the 2012 season.  While the ultimate decision will be made by Mike McCarthy and Ted Thompson regarding Collins’ future, the basic fact still remains that Collins...
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April 12, 2012  |  Discuss

Collins' career hinges on March appointment

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Nick Collins will find out in March whether he is able to continue his NFL career or will be forced into early retirement. The 28-year-old safety for the Green Bay Packers, who suffered a severe neck injury in Week 2 on an attempted tackle, had spinal fusion surgery in late September and missed the remainder of this season. Collins had been named to the Pro Bowl...
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January 20, 2012  |  Discuss

Packers' Collins: 'It's been a great ride for me'

GREEN BAY, Wis. Green Bay Packers safety Nick Collins isnt talking like a player who expects to play football again.The neck injury Collins suffered in Week 2 not only cost him the rest of this season but has the 28-year-old preparing for a premature end to his NFL career.Its been a great ride for me, Collins said Wednesday. The success that Ive had over these past years that Ive...
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November 03, 2011  |  Discuss
GET WELL SOON

Nick Collins sends fans message after surgery

Packers safety Nick Collins is grateful to the fans! After suffering a serious neck injury in week 2 of the NFL season, Nick underwent cervical fusion surgery to repair the damage done on the field. It is unclear if Collins will ever play again, but he is doing his best to get by. Nick released this inspirational video thanking the fans for all their thoughts and prayers and...
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October 06, 2011  |  Discuss
PAIN IN THE NECK

Injury threatens Collins' career

After having neck surgery on Friday, the Packers' safety will have to wait six months before he'll know if he'll ever step on the field again. 

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September 30, 2011  |  Discuss
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