Defensive tackle Maliek Collins and the Cleveland Browns have officially agreed to a two-year, $30 million contract extension, with a solid $23 million of that guaranteed. This isn’t just a handshake deal, either. Collins’ agent, Drew Rosenhaus, dropped the news to ESPN’s Adam Schefter and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, so you know it’s real.
Collins Locks Down the Long-Term Cash
This new deal is a serious commitment to the 31-year-old veteran. Collins is grinding through his 11th NFL season, showing that experience still pays big time. He’s been around the block, too, previously suiting up for the Dallas Cowboys, Las Vegas Raiders, Houston Texans, and San Francisco 49ers before landing in Cleveland. This extension keeps him rocking the Browns uniform all the way through the 2028 campaign. Talk about job security! He had previously signed a two-year, $20 million contract with $13 million guaranteed back in the 2025 offseason, so this new deal is a significant upgrade.
The Browns’ Cap Play: What’s Next?
Now, let’s talk about the money magic happening in Cleveland. Collins’ current cap number for 2026 sits at $5.3 million, and it jumps to nearly $10 million in 2027. While the exact year-to-year cap numbers for this fresh extension aren’t clear yet, the Browns are still looking pretty sweet on the financial front. According to Over the Cap, Cleveland boasts an estimated effective cap space of $38.8 million for 2027. That’s good for the 11th most in the entire NFL. This move ensures Collins is a cornerstone for the Browns defense for the foreseeable future. With a healthy amount of cap space still available in 2027, it will be fascinating to see what other moves Cleveland makes to build around their now-extended defensive tackle.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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