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The Cleveland Browns haven’t found much success on offense this season. They’re constantly behind the sticks, facing third-and-long situations, and haven’t been able to get anything going in the passing game.

Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / October 28

Browns' $20 million signing named team's best offseason addition entering Week 9

Of course, everyone knows the Cleveland Browns' massive contract extension of defensive end Myles Garrett was the highlight of the offseason for the franchise, but one other move on the defensive line might actually be just as important, if not more important than Garrett's new deal.

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Cleveland Browns News / Dawg Pound Daily / October 10

The Browns might have found a defensive star in Maliek Collins

The start of the season has been a disappointment so far for the Cleveland Browns. The wins haven’t come, the offense looks like it’s stuck in neutral, and a couple fan favorites have been traded.

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Which NFL players are the most interesting trade candidates?

The NFL trade deadline looms in early November, and several teams with seller profiles have emerged. Here are the top candidates to be traded before that point.

Cleveland Browns News / Browns Nation / October 9

One Key Addition Fueling Browns’ Defensive Resurgence

A lot has gone wrong for the Cleveland Browns as they head into a Week 6 game at the Pittsburgh Steelers, but it hasn’t been all bad. The defense has been much improved and completely dominant at times, showing glimpses of the 2023 unit that was arguably the best in the league and helped the Browns to an improbable playoff berth.

Cleveland Browns News / Browns Nation / October 6

Browns’ Offseason Signing Continues To Dominate

The Cleveland Browns’ defense had a strong outing in the loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Myles Garrett had a shockingly quiet game, which had something to do with them not being able to dominate as much as in other weeks.

Cleveland Browns News / Dawg Pound Daily / September 21

Browns clearly already regret quiet offseason signing

On the first day of free agency this offseason, the Browns only made a few minor moves, such as a trade for Kenny Pickett, along with free agent deals for Maliek Collins, Cornelius Lucas, and Joe Tryon-Shoyinka.

Cleveland Browns News / Browns Nation / September 20

Browns’ Quiet Offseason Signing Is Making Noise

The Cleveland Browns addressed multiple needs along their defensive line this offseason, with several key additions drawing attention. While edge rushers typically dominate headlines, defensive tackle Maliek Collins has emerged as one of the unit’s most impactful acquisitions.

Cleveland Browns News / Dawg Pound Daily / September 19

Week 2 film leaves Browns defense with reasons to celebrate—and to worry

Despite what the score might say, the Browns' defense gave fits to a Super Bowl-contending offense for a large part of this game before it got out of hand.

Cleveland Browns News / Browns Nation / July 4

Veteran Defender Named Browns’ Most Underrated Signing

The Cleveland Browns added some veteran leadership to their defensive line this offseason. They didn’t waste a lot of time after the San Francisco 49ers cut Maliek Collins in a salary-dumping move.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

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Cleveland Browns News / Browns Nation / June 14

New Browns Defender Was Turning Heads In Camp

The Cleveland Browns defense should remain stout during the 2025 NFL season as they managed to keep Myles Garrett despite his trade request. Garrett seemed intent on leaving the Browns this offseason after their disappointing 2024 NFL campaign, but wound up re-upping with the team on a four-year, $160 million extension.

Cleveland Browns News / Dawg Pound Daily / June 8

Browns might’ve quietly nailed this offseason move

The Cleveland Browns' offseason has been filled with non-stop headlines, from the Myles Garrett trade request to mega-extension saga, to the quarterback acquisitions, and everything else in between.

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San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / June 1

49ers set to gain extra cap space at the perfect time, and it could give them a real edge heading into the 2025 season

June 1 is one of the most important dates on the NFL offseason calendar. Teams can designate up to two players as post-June 1 cuts, meaning that they are officially released on June 2, which allows the team to spread out the player's dead cap money over more time.

Cleveland Browns News / Browns Nation / March 19

Maliek Collins Reveals Why He Signed With The Browns

The Cleveland Browns have made several difficult choices this offseason. One such move was releasing veteran defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson after his second season with the Browns.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 13

Browns sign former 49ers DL

The Cleveland Browns have made a significant addition to their defensive line, signing veteran defensive tackle Maliek Collins to a two-year, $20 million contract, with $13 million fully guaranteed.

Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / March 12

Browns Make Major $20 Million Defensive Line Addition

The Cleveland Browns revealed earlier this week that they were designating defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson as a post-June 1 cut, and apparently, they have already found his replacement.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / March 12

Cowboys Ex Play-Maker Signs With Browns

The league year started off right for former San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Maliek Collins, who was waived by the fledging franchise Wednesday afternoon.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 12

49ers Release Veteran Defensive Tackle

Another player is one-and-done with the 49ers. Veteran defensive tackle Maliek Collins is being let go. Collins had a solid season for the 49ers in 2024.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / March 10

Why Raiders Should Consider Reuniting with Maliek Collins?

The Las Vegas Raiders have been making moves in the off-season to ensure that next season isn't like the one before it. Signing Maxx Crosby to a historic deal and trading a third-round pick for Geno Smith tells me this team is trying to be aggressive and win more than four games next season.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / March 9

Report: 49ers releasing DT Maliek Collins

Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports that the San Francisco 49ers are releasing defensive tackle Maliek Collins. San Francisco acquired Collins, 29, in a trade with the Houston Texans last year, sending a seventh-round draft pick in exchange.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 9

49ers Release DT Maliek Collins

Per Adam Schefter, the 49ers are releasing veteran DT Maliek Collins, who is now free to sign with any team on Wednesday when free agency begins. Collins, 29, is a former third-round pick of the Cowboys from Nebraska back in 2016.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 3, 2024

49ers free up cap space by restructuring Maliek Collins' contract

The San Francisco 49ers, who acquired defensive tackle Maliek Collins in a March trade with the Houston Texans, have restructured his contract, per Spotrac.com.

San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / July 4, 2024

Maliek Collins gearing up for debut season with 49ers that carries significant expectations

Maliek Collins' San Francisco 49ers arrival was a low-key one. Acquired after the surprising move by San Francisco to part with defensive tackle Arik Armstead, previously their longest-tenured player, the 49ers only had to send a seventh-round pick to the Houston Texans to land Collins.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 15, 2024

49ers' free-agency plan clearly shaped by Super Bowl loss to Patrick Mahomes

The San Francisco 49ers are attempting to use free agency to counteract what went awry in the Super Bowl.

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NFL News / 49ers Webzone / March 13, 2024

5 things to know about new 49ers DT Maliek Collins

The new-look San Francisco 49ers defensive line added yet another piece of the puzzle on Wednesday in defensive tackle Maliek Collins, whom the 49ers acquired via trade with the Houston Texans in exchange for a seventh-round draft pick.