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NEWS: Jamie Collins Officially Returns To The Patriots

The New England Patriots defense is regaining a familiar name.

On Wednesday, free-agent linebacker Jamie Collins officially agreed to return to the Patriots for a third stint in Foxboro, the specific terms of the contract were not disclosed but ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports it is a one-year deal.

Collins’ agent David Canter formally announced the news over Twitter.

THE RETURN Part III. Congratulations @GSEworldwide client Jamie Collins pic.twitter.com/II8n16VHMe

— David Canter (@davidcanter) October 6, 2021

On September 28th, the Detroit Lions released Collins after failed attempts to trade him.