The story of Jamie Collins' career is starting to repeat chapters.
The former Detroit Lions linebacker is working on a deal to return to Foxborough for his third stint with the New England Patriots, according to ESPN's Field Yates. NFL Network's Mike Garafolo also said a deal is happening.
Collins' time with the Lions came to an end last week when the team opted him to release him after it couldn't find a trade partner interested in the former Pro Bowler. The Lions had signed Collins to a three-year, $30 million deal in 2020, back when they were run by fellow Patriots alumni Matt Patricia and Bob Quinn, but were apparently unsatisfied with the 31-year-old's play through the first two games of the season.