The New England Patriots could have multiple defensive players leave in free agency and the New Orleans Saints could be interested in one of them. With a need at linebacker, New Orleans is likely to have interest in Jamie Collins when free agency gets underway.
Currently, the only reliable linebacker on the Saints' roster is Demario Davis. Besides Davis, A.J. Klein is an impending free agent and Kiko Alonso could be released in favor of creating more cap space.
As for Collins, he put himself into a decent position this offseason after returning to the Patriots in 2019. Collins began his career as a second-round selection for New England in the 2013 NFL Draft.
However, after three and a half seasons in Foxborough, the Patriots traded Collins to the Cleveland Browns. But after two mediocre years in Cleveland, Collins reunited with New England last offseason.
Even though he only had 81 tackles this season, Collins continued to show his versatility at linebacker. Aside from making tackles, Collins also contributed a career-high three interceptions and seven sacks in 2019.
Not too long ago, Drew Brees announced that he was returning for his 20th season in 2020. Therefore, the Saints still need to negotiate a deal for the veteran signal-caller. Regardless of what he receives on his next contract, New Orleans views Collins as a valuable piece to the defense.
At the same time, the Patriots could choose to re-sign Collins in the coming weeks and prevent anyone from signing him. With that being said, the Saints are prepared to pair Collins with Davis if his name enters free agency.
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