Landon Collins says the Washington Commanders requested him to take a pay lower twice, which is why he’d somewhat take a look at out free company.
Collins instructed CBS Sports on Thursday that Washington released him over a contract dispute. He was halfway via the six-year, $84 million deal he signed with the Commanders in March 2019.
“They asked me to take a pay cut,” the strong safety, 28, said. “The first one was fine. Then they asked me to take another one. The money changed after they signed Carson Wentz. I’ll just take my chances in free agency.”
Collins was referencing Washington’s transfer to commerce for the previous Colts quarterback on Wednesday.
His launch will save the Commanders $6.6 million towards the cap, however will create $9.6 million in dead cash.
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Collins will hit the open market simply days earlier than the official begin of free company on March 16, which marks the start of the brand new NFL calendar yr.
He performed in 13 video games as a hybrid linebacker/security in 2021 — having completed the season with 81 tackles, two interceptions, two fumble recoveries and three sacks.
Collins returned after a torn Achilles sidelined him for greater than half of his second season with the Commanders. He had 35 complete begins over three seasons with Washington.
Collins spent his first 4 NFL seasons with the Giants after New York chosen him within the second spherical (thirty third general) of the 2015 draft. He made three Pro Bowls with the Giants, and was named first-team All Pro in 2016.
