The Cleveland Browns didn’t give fans much to cheer about in 2016, but some good things did come of the 1-15 campaign.
One of the positives was the trade that brought linebacker Jamie Collins to Cleveland from New England. It was a trade that surprised many Browns fans, but there was no complaining to be had.
Collins came to Cleveland on the final year of his contract, but it was clear the Browns acquired the star linebacker with the expectation of making him a key presence on the roster for years to come.
This expectation became reality Monday when the Browns signed Collins to a four-year deal, continuing the reconstruction of the team that began last season.