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Jamie Collins 'trying to change' in promising second stint with Patriots

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- When New England Patriots linebacker Jamie Collins burst off the right edge and sacked Detroit Lions quarterback Tom Savage in the first quarter of the preseason opener Thursday night, it highlighted one of the top themes of training camp.

Collins has been a most disruptive defender, and his return to the team that traded him in 2016 has potential for explosive on-field fireworks.

"I love having him back. That man's a great ballplayer," veteran safety Patrick Chung said. "He can do a lot for us.