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2024 Fantasy Stats
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WkOppResultsPts
1@BUF
Loss, 28-34
0.00
2LAR
Win, 41-10
0.00
3DET
Loss, 13-20
0.00
4WAS
Loss, 14-42
0.00
5@SF
Win, 24-23
0.00
6@GB
Loss, 13-34
0.00
7LAC
Win, 17-15
0.00
8@MIA
Win, 28-27
0.00
9CHI
Win, 29-9
8.00
10NYJ
Win, 31-6
3.00
11Bye  0.00
12@SEA
Loss, 6-16
8.00
13@MIN
Loss, 22-23
1.50
14SEA
Loss, 18-30
0.50
15NE
Win, 30-17
1.50
16@CAR
Loss, 30-36
1.50
17@LAR
Loss, 9-13
1.50
18SF
Win, 47-24
7.00
2024 Fantasy Stats
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WkOppTotSckIntFrc FumFum RecPts
1@BUF,
L 28-34
5----0.00
2LAR,
W 41-10
11---0.00
3DET,
L 13-20
3----0.00
4WAS,
L 14-42
2----0.00
5@SF,
W 24-23
4----0.00
6@GB,
L 13-34
3----0.00
7LAC,
W 17-15
2----0.00
8@MIA,
W 28-27
-----0.00
9CHI,
W 29-9
22---8.00
10NYJ,
W 31-6
3----3.00
11Bye-----0.00
12@SEA,
L 6-16
31-1-8.00
13@MIN,
L 22-23
1----1.50
14SEA,
L 18-30
-----0.50
15NE,
W 30-17
-----1.50
16@CAR,
L 30-36
1----1.50
17@LAR,
L 9-13
-----1.50
18SF,
W 47-24
31-1-7.00
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  • 187.00
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  • Sets career high in sacks

    Collins played all 17 regular-season games in 2024 and finished with 57 tackles (33 solo), including 5.0 sacks, one pass defense and two forced fumbles.

    Analysis: Collins has accumulated 98 combined tackles over the past two seasons, which is less than his total from the 2022 campaign (100 combined tackles across 16 regular-season games). However, Collins has developed into more of a pass-rushing threat, leading the Cardinals with 5.0 sacks in 2024. He'll look to develop his pass-rushing abilities during the offseason and improve on his numbers during the 2025 campaign.

    Published: Wed, Jan 15 at 4:45pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ready to rock

    Collins (neck) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Panthers, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Collins upgraded to full practice Friday after opening the week with consecutive limited sessions due to a neck injury, so it appears he's moved past the issue in time to suit up Sunday. The Tulsa product has recorded 49 total tackles, including 4.0 sacks, over 14 games this season and is expected to serve as one of Arizona's top edge rushers in Week 16.

    Published: Fri, Dec 20 at 12:48pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Picks up neck injury

    Collins (neck) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Despite playing 23 defensive snaps and recording three total tackles in Arizona's Week 15 win over New England, Collins appears to have sustained a neck injury. The Tulsa product has yet to miss a game this season and is expected to play through the issue, provided he does not downgrade to no practice participation Thursday or Friday.

    Published: Wed, Dec 18 at 3:05pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets to QB in win

    Collins recorded six tackles (two solo), including 2.0 sacks and a tackle for a loss, in Sunday's 29-9 win over the Bears.

    Analysis: The defensive end also played on more than half of the defensive snaps for the sixth time in nine games this season. Collins has 37 tackles (22 solo), including 3.0 sacks, in 2024.

    Published: Mon, Nov 4 at 8:50pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Nine tackles vs. Buffalo

    Collins finished Sunday's 34-28 loss to Buffalo with nine tackles (five solo).

    Analysis: Collins tied Mack Wilson for third-most combined tackles on Arizona on Sunday behind Kyzir White (11) and Budda Baker (10). Collins didn't record more than five total tackles in a regular-season game in 2023, and his nine combined tackles in Week 1 tied a career best he set in 2022. The 2021 first-round pick played 40 of the Cardinals' 58 defensive snaps.

    Published: Mon, Sep 9 at 4:50pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Inks contract extension

    Collins and the Cardinals agreed to a two-year, $14 million contract extension Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. The deal includes $11.25 million in guaranteed money.

    Analysis: It was somewhat surprising when Arizona didn't pick up Collins' fifth-year option in April, but the defensive end will ultimately stick with the organization for at least two more seasons. Collins transitioned from inside linebacker to the edge ahead of the 2023 campaign and saw his tackle numbers drop dramatically, though he did finish the campaign with a career-high 3.5 sacks. Collins will look to grow in 2024 in his second year as an edge rusher.

    Published: Sat, Aug 3 at 11:46am by Rotowire.com
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  • Option not picked up

    The Cardinals have opted not to pick up Collins' fifth-year option, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

    Analysis: This move is somewhat of a surprise, as Collins' started all 33 games he has played the previous two seasons, and he projects to continue starting at defensive end in 2024. He did see his production decrease this past year in the tackle department, dropping from 100 (63) in 2022 to 41 (27 solo) in 2023. The 24-year-old is now heading into a contract year and will look to prove his value accordingly.

    Published: Tue, Apr 30 at 4:38pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Will play at Philadelphia

    Collins (ankle) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game at Philadelphia, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: After missing practice Wednesday, Collins was able to manage a limited practice Thursday and upgrade to a full practice Friday, allowing him to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend. He will likely start on the edge in Week 17.

    Published: Fri, Dec 29 at 2:56pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Raises to limited practice session

    Collins (ankle) returned to practice in a limited fashion Thursday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Collins suffered an ankle injury in Sunday's loss to Chicago and did not practice Wednesday. However, he was able to upgrade to a limited session Thursday, so he seems to be showing some improvement. Collins has yet to miss a game this season, but if he were to sit out Sunday in Philadelphia, Cameron Thomas could see an uptick in defensive snaps.

    Published: Thu, Dec 28 at 4:49pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses practice Wednesday

    Collins (ankle) did not participate at the Cardinals' practice Wednesday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Collins exited the team's Week 16 loss to the Bears with a lower-leg injury, which has now been clarified as ankle issue. The defensive end's absence Wednesday isn't surprising, but he'll likely have to practice in some capacity this week to have a shot at playing Sunday versus the Eagles.

    Published: Wed, Dec 27 at 4:40pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Exits game with foot injury

    Collins (foot) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bears, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Collins exited Sunday's game in the first half without recording a stat. Cameron Thomas and Dante Stills should see more action at defensive end alongside starter Kevin Strong for as long as Collins remains on the sidelines.

    Published: Sun, Dec 24 at 2:15pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Practices fully Wednesday

    Collins (eye) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Collins was poked in the eye in the Week 3 win over Dallas but is good to go for this week's game against the 49ers. The No. 16 overall pick of the 2021 Draft, Collins has recorded seven tackles, 1.5 sacks, one interception, one fumble recovery and one pass breakup through three contests.

    Published: Wed, Sep 27 at 5:50pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Should be good to go

    Collins (eye) is "good to go" Sunday against the 49ers, according to head coach Jonathan Gannon, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

    Analysis: Collins was poked in the eye during the team's Week 3 win over the Cowboys and had to exit the game. Gannon notes that the Tulsa product will need to wear a dark visor but should be able to play moving forward.

    Published: Wed, Sep 27 at 12:27pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Exits Sunday with eye injury

    Collins is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Cowboys after exiting with an eye injury.

    Analysis: Collins registered two tackles -- including one sack -- before exiting in the third quarter. Cameron Thomas and BJ Ojulari would both see an uptick in their workloads should Collins be unable to return.

    Published: Sun, Sep 24 at 3:45pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Part of two turnovers in Week 1

    Collins recorded two tackles, one interception and one fumble recovery during Sunday's 20-16 loss at Washington.

    Analysis: Collins made the move from inside linebacker to pass rusher in the offseason, so he wasn't expected to replicate his 100 tackles in 16 games from the 2022 campaign. However, his playmaking was on full display Week 1, as he intercepted Commanders quarterback Sam Howell early in the second quarter before recovering an Antonio Gibson fumble almost exactly six minutes later. Considering the change of positions, Collins doesn't exactly have a high floor, but he should pop from time to time,…read more

    Published: Tue, Sep 12 at 4:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Working with edge rushers

    Collins has been lining up as an edge rusher during minicamp practices, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Collins primarily played inside linebacker during his first two NFL season. Head coach Jonathan Gannon said a decision hasn't been made whether the 23-year-old will continue to line up on the edge come the start of the regular season, but where on defense Collins plays will be worth tracking throughout the spring and summer.

    Published: Wed, Apr 26 at 3:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sitting out Week 18

    Collins (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Collins will be sidelined for Sunday's regular-season finale after failing to practice during Week 18 prep with a calf injury, marking his first absence of the season. The 2021 first-round pick stepped up into a bigger role during his second season with Arizona, as he's logged the team's third-most tackles heading into Week 18. In his absence, Ben Niemann and Kamu Grugier-Hill should be in line for increased snaps versus San Francisco.

    Published: Fri, Jan 6 at 7:19pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sits out second practice Thursday

    Collins (calf) was listed as a non-participant on the Cardinals' injury report Thursday.

    Analysis: Collins logged seven tackles while playing 95 percent of defensive snaps in Sunday's loss to the Falcons. However, it appears he came away from the contest with a calf injury, which has kept him sidelined for the first two practices during Week 18 prep. Collins has recorded a career-high 100 tackles, two sacks and six passes defended, including a pick-six, across 16 games this season. He'll now have one more opportunity to increase his practice activity before the regular-season finale against…read more

    Published: Thu, Jan 5 at 4:51pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Tallies seven stops in loss

    Collins recorded seven tackles (six solo) and a pass defended during Sunday's 20-19 defeat versus Atlanta.

    Analysis: Collins defended a pass for the second game in a row, increasing his season total in this category to six. The second-year linebacker has now accumulated 100 tackles over 16 games after stepping into an every-down role this season. Collins will look to record the first double-digit tackle performance of his career Week 18 against San Francisco.

    Published: Tue, Jan 3 at 10:03pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Accrues seven tackles in Week 11

    Collins totaled seven tackles during Monday's 38-10 loss to the 49ers.

    Analysis: Collins followed up a season-low tackle tally (three) from Week 10 with a more typical stat line one game later. He's one of two Cardinals with at least 70 tackles (71, to be precise) alongside safety Budda Baker (85), helping Colllins rank in a tie for 35th in the NFL with the Seahawks' Cody Barton. Collins will aim to keep it up Sunday versus the Chargers before Arizona's Week 13 bye.

    Published: Tue, Nov 22 at 12:47pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores first career touchdown

    Collins recorded seven tackles, including a tackle for loss, and a pick-six during Sunday's 31-21 defeat to the Seahawks.

    Analysis: Collins has been consistent on the tackle front in his second pro campaign, hovering between four and nine per week en route to 61 through nine games. Aside from a two-sack Week 6, though, he didn't make much of an impact in box scores elsewhere until his acrobatic interception of Seattle quarterback Geno Smith on Sunday that he returned 30 yards to the house. The Cardinals expect to be without leading tackler Budda Baker for a few weeks due to a high-ankle sprain, so Collins may have elevated…read more

    Published: Tue, Nov 8 at 10:04am by Rotowire.com
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  • Totals five tackles Sunday

    Collins accrued five tackles and one pass defense during Sunday's 34-26 loss in Minnesota.

    Analysis: Through eight games, Collins has reached five tackles on seven occasions, helping him rank second on the Cardinals in tackles (54) behind Budda Baker (60). Aside from a two-sack Week 6 in Seattle, though, Collins doesn't have much else on his overall ledger this season. With another matchup against the Seahawks on tap Sunday, he'll look to get after Seattle quarterback Geno Smith yet again.

    Published: Tue, Nov 1 at 9:42pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ready for Thursday Night Football

    Collins (shoulder) doesn't have a designation for Thursday's contest versus the Saints, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: After being listed as limited on Monday's practice estimate, Collins had a cap on his reps at Tuesday's session and handled every rep at Wednesday's walkthrough. With his availability confirmed ahead of Thursday, he'll again serve as one of Arizona's top producers of tackles along with safeties Budda Baker and Jalen Thompson (hamstring, questionable), assuming the latter is active.

    Published: Wed, Oct 19 at 3:22pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Still dealing with shoulder injury

    Collins (shoulder) was listed as limited on Monday's estimated practice report, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: During Sunday's 19-9 loss in Seattle, Collins went off for nine tackles, including two sacks, and he now ranks second on the Cards in terms of tackles (41) behind safety Budda Baker (45) through six games. Collins has been dealing with a shoulder issue since a Week 3 matchup against the Rams, but he's proceeded to earn 100 percent of the defensive snaps in each of the team's last three contests. He'll look to ditch his injury designation ahead of Thursday's outing against the Saints.

    Published: Mon, Oct 17 at 2:30pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Cleared for Week 5

    Collins doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against the Eagles, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Collins logged back-to-back limited practices Wednesday and Thursday due to a a shoulder issue but returned to full participation Friday, putting him in line to suit up in Week 5. The second-year linebacker has recorded 27 tackles and one forced fumble while playing nearly every defensive snap across the first four games of the season.

    Published: Fri, Oct 7 at 2:46pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Stays limited at practice

    Collins (shoulder) was limited at Wednesday's practice, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

    Analysis: Collins had a cap on his practice reps during Week 4 prep, but he still suited up this past Sunday in Carolina and paced the Cardinals in tackles with eight. Through four games, he ranks fifth on the team in defensive snap share (92.9 percent), while his most-recent performance has pushed him to a close third in tackles (27) behind safeties Budda Baker (32) and Jalen Thompson (28). Collins will look to get rid of his designation for a Week 5 matchup with the Eagles.

    Published: Wed, Oct 5 at 5:07pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Will play

    Collins (shoulder) will play Sunday against the Panthers.

    Analysis: Collins was limited in practice all week after suffering the injury in a Week 3 loss to the Rams. He should start alongside Isaiah Simmons at inside linebacker.

    Published: Sun, Oct 2 at 11:45am by Rotowire.com
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  • Listed as questionable for Sunday

    Collins (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Collins was limited at practices throughout the week due to a shoulder injury he picked up during the team's Week 3 loss to the Rams. While the second-year linebacker had to be removed from the contest, he avoided a major injury and has a chance to suit up against Carolina, but Collins may still miss at least one game to avoid a potential setback. If he's ruled out for Week 4, Nick Vigil would be a likely candidate to start in Collins' absence.

    Published: Fri, Sep 30 at 12:18pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited at practice Wednesday

    Collins (shoulder) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Collins was unable to return after picking up a shoulder injury during the second half of the team's Week 3 loss to the Rams. Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury said Monday that the linebacker avoided a serious injury, but Collins still isn't out of the woods yet. Arizona's practice report Thursday and Friday should provide further clarity on Collins' status for Week 4.

    Published: Wed, Sep 28 at 1:04pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Shoulder injury not serious

    Collins suffered only a minor shoulder injury in the Cardinals' 20-12 loss to the Rams on Sunday per head coach Kliff Kingsbury, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Collins suffered the injury in the second half of the loss and was unable to return. However, barring any setbacks, it appears Collins should be able to suit up Sunday when the Cardinals battle the Panthers.

    Published: Mon, Sep 26 at 2:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Dealing with shoulder injury

    Collins is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Rams due to a shoulder injury, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Collins racked up four solo tackles in the first half of Sunday's matchup, but he sustained a shoulder injury in the second half. If he's unable to return, Nick Vigil will likely handle an increased role for Arizona.

    Published: Sun, Sep 25 at 4:05pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Larger role in store in 2022

    Collins is in line for a starting role at inside linebacker for the Cardinals in 2022 after the offseason release of Jordan Hicks, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: Despite selecting an inside linebacker in the first round for the second consecutive draft last year, Arizona rolled with Hicks and 2020 first-rounder Isaiah Simmons in 2021. Both Hicks and Simmons sprung for more than 100 tackles and at least 950 snaps, while Collins' output was more stated (25 tackles on 361 snaps between defense and special teams). With Hicks out of town, Collins will team with Simmons in the middle of the Cardinals defense moving forward. Assuming he takes on most of Hicks'…read more

    Published: Thu, Mar 24 at 4:33pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Absent from injury report

    Collins (shoulder) is not listed on the Cardinals' injury report ahead of Sunday's contest against the 49ers, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Collins exited the Cardinals' Week 8 loss to the Packers early after injuring his shoulder. With that being a Thursday game, he has had a few extra days to recover. As a result, it appears he will resume his usual role providing depth at linebacker, assuming he avoids any setbacks.

    Published: Sat, Nov 6 at 7:42am by Rotowire.com
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  • Ruled out Thursday

    Collins has been downgraded from questionable to out after suffering a shoulder injury in Thursday's game against the Packers.

    Analysis: Collins was hurt during a running play late in the first quarter and required assistance getting off the field. It's unclear how serious the injury may be, but he'll miss the rest of the team's Week 8 matchup. Prior to his exit, Collins did not record a stat.

    Published: Thu, Oct 28 at 7:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Injures shoulder Thursday

    Collins hurt his right shoulder during the first quarter of Thursday's game versus the Packers, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Collins suffered the injury on a 12-yard run by Green Bay running back AJ Dillon and required assistance to get off the field. The 2021 first-round linebacker has found it difficult to earn playing time behind Jordan Hicks and Isaiah Simmons, but Collins still had 17 tackles and two pass defenses on 151 defensive snaps in seven games prior to Week 8.

    Published: Thu, Oct 28 at 6:07pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Facing charges after arrest

    Collins was arrested and charged Sunday for excessive speed and reckless driving, according to the Scottsdale (Ariz.) Police Department.

    Analysis: Collins was spotted going 76 mph in a 35-mph zone, precipitating a traffic stop. He later was released and now awaits trial on a charge that is deemed to be a Class 2 misdemeanor and could result in jail time. However the case breaks, the Cardinals and the NFL will wait for the legal process to play out before levying any sort of punishment. In the meantime, Collins will continue to prepare for his rookie campaign after the Cardinals selected him 16th overall in the 2021 NFL Draft to serve as…read more

    Published: Mon, Jun 21 at 3:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Inside track to starting job

    Collins is expected to work as the Cardinals' starting MIKE linebacker, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Accordingly, the team has given veteran middle linebacker Jordan Hicks permission to seek a trade, following back-to-back seasons with 16 starts and triple-digit tackles. Collins and Isaiah Simmons, the Cardinals' first-round picks from the past two springs, are expected to be the starting inside linebackers come Week 1. Collins has the build of an edge rusher at 6-foot-5, 259 pounds, but he's apparently more comfortable playing as an off-ball linebacker. In three seasons at Tulsa, the No. 16…read more

    Published: Wed, May 12 at 6:57am by Rotowire.com
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