BEREA, Ohio -- The loss of linebacker Jamie Collins for the season highlights what might have been for the Browns' defense.
Collins sprained his MCL in Sunday's loss to Detroit. He signed a lucrative free-agent contract in the offseason to stay with the Browns but has gone through a frustrating season. He missed three games with a concussion and hurt his knee in Detroit while being tackled after an interception.
The Browns’ enthusiasm about Collins has been consistent since they acquired him via trade from New England last season. The team has looked at him as one of the pillars of its future.