The Washington Commanders are expected to released veteran safety Landon Collins, creating more salary cap space but costing them a valuable defender, a source told ESPN.
Collins, who had three years left on his contract, was scheduled to count $16.2 million against the salary cap this season. His release will save Washington $6.6 million against the cap, but he will still count $9.6 million in dead money. According to a source, Washington had tried to work out a deal to lower his cap number.
The news of Collins' expected release was first reported by NFL Network.