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The football world was abuzz late last month when reports emerged that star safety Landon Collins had cleaned out his locker at the New York Giants’ facility. Was it a sign that the three-time Pro Bowler would continue his career elsewhere going forward? Or simply another example of ever-inquisitive fans reading too much into something […]

It looks like Landon Collins is getting his wish. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the New York Giants have informed Collins that they will not be placing a franchise tag on him, making the safety free to explore the open market in free agency. Rumors were circulating that if the Giants decided to […]

Landon Collins is undoubtedly the best safety in NFL free agency for this upcoming season. It is very likely that several teams will be interested in him. The New York Giants appear to be headed in a direction that can’t be pinpointed, but it’s clear Collins has zero interest in being placed under the franchise […]

The free agent safety market just got even deeper. The New York Giants won’t be using their franchise tag on safety Landon Collins, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The Giants “love the player but view the tag number as too high,” Rapoport reports. It’s the culmination of a lot of drama between the […]

Could Landon Collins be preparing to join the Green Bay Packers? An exchange between Collins and former Packer safety HaHa Clinton-Dix seems to indicate that that may be the case. https://twitter.com/_Pantzke/status/1101635142639149056 Collins is set to be a free agent this month unless he is able to come to an agreement with the New York Giants. […]

The Kansas City Chiefs made the AFC Championship Game and got to see their quarterback Patrick Mahomes earn the MVP award in the 2018 season. Overall, it was a very successful season for the Chiefs. Unfortunately, the defense did not exactly help them get to that game against the New England Patriots and Patrick Mahomes […]

Landon Collins can become a free agent in March, but the New York Giants are probably not going to let that happen. Mike Garafolo of NFL Network says that the Giants are probably going to place a franchise tag on Collins, which has the safety a bit frustrated. Earlier in the week, Collins said he […]

New York Giants safety Landon Collins could hit the free-agent market in March and reports seem to indicate he is prepared to move on from the team, the Giants do have an alternative: using a franchise tag. New York has two weeks to place a tag on Collins, which would prevent him from earning a […]

News has broken out that Landon Collins has cleaned out his locker and is not expected to return to the New York Giants, hitting NFL free agency. This is according to ESPN’s Josina Anderson and confirmed by Collins himself via Twitter. The stuff in that locker that I have left I do not need💯 — […]

Just moments after it was reported that Landon Collins’ contract with the Giants wouldn’t be renewed, he seemed to confirm it with a tweet. !!!!!!!!!!!! https://t.co/klHmO5l81B — JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) February 20, 2019 Earlier today, Josina Anderson reported that Collins was “cleaning out his locker” at the New York Giants’ headquarters, and she speculated that he […]

The Indianapolis Colts emerged as one of the more promising young teams in the league in 2018 and their successful season exceeded expectations. It’s apparent that the offensive unit is stronger than the defense, but the defense isn’t too far behind. Rookie linebacker Darius Leonard appears to have the tools to be a top player […]

New York Giants star safety and impending free agent Landon Collins has reportedly cleaned out his locker and is not expected back with the team. I’m told that Giants S Landon Collins cleaned out his locker today at the team facility and said his goodbyes to teammates, coaches and trainers. It doesn’t seem like Collins […]

The New York Giants have released a statement about the status of safety Landon Collins and his contract. I'm told the #Giants and S Landon Collins are not currently in active negotiations on a contract extension, per sources. Collins, leads all DBs in tackles since entering the NFL in 2015 (428) and is 1 out […]

Landon Collins could end up being one of the top defensive players on the free-agent market next month, but it doesn’t look like the New York Giants will let things get that far for their safety. According to Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com, the Giants will likely place a franchise tag on Collins, keeping him away […]

The Indianapolis Colts found some unexpected success in the 2018 season after a very rocky start. Not only did the Colts go on a nice winning streak, but they made the playoffs for the first time in a few years and beat the Houston Texans in the first round. Head coach Frank Reich lead the […]

The Chicago Bears had one of the best defenses in all of football this season. Coming into the 2018 offseason, their general manager, Ryan Pace, had the opportunity to put together one of the best defenses of the modern era. By being able to acquire Khalil Mack for pennies on the dollar from Jon Gruden’s […]

Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins will be heading to the Pro Bowl as an alternate, replacing New York Giants safety Landon Collins, who suffered a season-ending shoulder injury last month, according to Daniel Gallen of Penn Live. On the year, Jenkins registered 97 tackles, a sack, an interception, three forced fumbles, a fumble recovery, and […]

The Green Bay Packers are in need of some help in their secondary, and Bleacher Report’s Maurice Moton thinks New York Giants safety Landon Collins could be the man for the job. Collins is set to enter free agency this offseason and is widely considered one of the best safeties in the league. The general […]

Safety Landon Collins is a free agent this offseason but made it clear again on Monday that he doesn’t want to go anywhere and would love to remain with the New York Giants. Collins and the Giants have talked about a contract extension and that is what he hopes will happen, but if they can’t […]

New York Giants safety Landon Collins was one of the few bright spots for the team this year, but after injuring his shoulder against the Chicago Bears, it appears his season is over. I'm told #Giants S Landon Collins (shoulder) is going to IR. He will need surgery. The procedure will likely be next week, […]

The New York Giants managed to secure an upset victory over the Chicago Bears in overtime. Unfortunately, it came with a bit of a price after safety Landon Collins suffered a shoulder injury. Collins has already been ruled out for New York’s Week 14 matchup versus the Washington Redskins. According to Ralph Vacchiano of SNY, […]

The New York Giants are moving through the second half of what has been a largely disappointing campaign for the franchise, being out of the mix for the playoffs. They will head into Week 14 action against the Washington Redskins without one of their key defensive talents in safety Landon Collins due to a shoulder injury […]

After Jerry Rice came out and said New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning doesn’t belong in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Landon Collins came to his teammate’s defense saying he thinks Manning is going to be in the Hall of Fame. With Manning’s career nearing an end it seems the talk about his career […]

New York Giants safety Landon Collins is one of the NFL’s most talented young defensive backs, and he says he doesn’t want a franchise tag. Collins is in his fourth professional season, and he’s already been named a Pro Bowler twice. He holds down the team’s secondary. Surprisingly, he found out the Giants were listening […]

Landon Collins was mentioned in many trade rumors leading up to the 2018 NFL trade deadline, but when everything was said and done the New York Giants chose to keep him around. Reports have come out that the Giants plan to use the franchise tag on him this offseason and would like to sign him […]

Landon Collins was one of the most talked about big names ahead of the NFL trade deadline as a star that could end up switching teams. Despite all of the rumors, the New York Giants decided to hold onto him. Now, it appears that they may hold onto him even longer. According to a report […]

There were some late rumors swirling around on Tuesday that Landon Collins could be traded from the New York Giants, but with the trade deadline passed now and Collins still on the team he is happy. Collins is only 24 and becoming one of the best defenders on the team but he is also a […]

Landon Collins was one of the top names being mentioned as a potential player to be traded ahead of the NFL trade deadline. The New York Giants chose to keep him, but they did have some serious interest in him from the Kansas City Chiefs. Following the conclusion of the trade deadline, Collins opened up […]

The New York Giants have continued to their tumble down the standings dropping their seventh game in the first eight contests to begin the year. This has pushed the team even further in the rumor mill with the Oct. 30 trade deadline fast approaching. With that in mind, head coach Pat Shurmur has voiced that […]

The New York Giants have suffered through yet another disappointing start to the 2018 NFL season with a 1-7 record. That has led to the possibility that the Giants could make some moves prior to the trade deadline. Landon Collins is one of the players that has been rumored to be available in trade discussions. […]

Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas made headlines recently for his notable departure from last week’s game after suffering a fractured leg. For good reason, New York Giants safety Landon Collins is among the players paying close attention to his situation. Collins is in the last year of his rookie deal and will undoubtedly be looking […]

In the days leading to the Week 2 showdown between the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants there was much made about comments Pro Bowl safety Landon Collins directed at quarterback Dak Prescott concerning daring him to throw the ball. Following the 20-13 win on Sunday night, Prescott voiced that it was a challenge that […]

Dak Prescott and the Cowboys are coming off a 16-8 loss to the Carolina Panthers. It was a disappointing start to their season, but it wasn’t something that was not expected, as the Cowboys entered the contest as the underdogs. They will give it a go again this Sunday against the also winless New York […]

Landon Collins and New York Giants face off with the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football and he thinks the key to victory is getting Dak Prescott to pass the ball. Prescott really struggled to hit his receivers against the Carolina Panthers throwing for only  170 yards and failing to record a touchdown. Collins wasn’t […]

When the New York Giants and New York Jets square off in Friday’s preseason tilt, Giants safety Landon Collins will be ready to make life difficult for Jets rookie quarterback Sam Darnold. However, while Collins is looking to “feast” on the rookie, he also admits Darnold is set to have a “fantastic” career, according to […]

Through his first couple of seasons in the league, Pro Bowl safety Landon Collins has emerged as one of the leading factors for the New York Giants defensively behind his steady play. Collins is hoping to take that a step further this upcoming season by being able to grab one of the captain spots on the team, […]

New York Giants Pro Bowl safety Landon Collins has been steadily on the mend since undergoing a second surgery on his right forearm just over a month ago. This has delayed his return to the practice field, but there has continued to remain optimism around the entire situation. According to Tom Rock of Newsday, the […]

Since the end of the 2017 NFL season, there has been plenty of questions concerning Odell Beckham Jr.’s long-term future with the New York Giants. He is set to enter the fifth-year option of his rookie deal without a new extension in place that has only further brought attention to that situation. Early on in […]

Those specific New York Giants players who discuss teammates publicly shall feel the wrath of the team’s brand new head coach. Pat Shurmur made mention of the idea at rookie minicamp this weekend, as noted by John Healy of the New York Daily News. He doesn’t want any of his players openly discussing the situation […]