Overview
- The Browns activated defensive tackle Maliek Collins from the physically unable to perform list, allowing him to begin team practices immediately.
- Collins is returning from a serious quadriceps injury suffered late last season that kept him out while he rehabs and missed game action.
- He is in the second year of a two-year, $20 million deal and recorded 25 tackles, 6.5 sacks and a fumble recovery before the injury; he also has 136 career appearances with four previous teams.
- The roster move follows a ruptured Achilles suffered by defensive lineman Alex Wright and comes with the team waiving tight end Dea'Quan Wright and cutting cornerback Tyron Herring off injured reserve to free roster space.
- Collins will compete for rotational or starting snaps in the interior defensive line and his availability could ease short-term depth concerns while the Browns evaluate whether to add more pass-rush specialists.