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How Browns LB Jamie Collins new 4-year contract affects Patriots LB Dont’a Hightower

The Cleveland Browns have signed former New England Patriots LB Jamie Collins to a 4-year contract extension according to a team press release. The Browns acquired Collins from the Patriots for a compensatory 3rd round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport has the contract details:

Collins is under contract for $12.50 million per year, although the true value depends on how the contract is structured. Collins’ deal exceeds Panthers LB Luke Kuechly ($12.36 million) on a per year basis and is the most for a stand-up linebacker in the league.