BEREA, Ohio -- Jamie Collins has been placed on injured reserve for the remainder of the season with his torn right MCL.
Collins tore the ligament with 10:02 left in Sunday's 38-24 loss to the Lions after picking off Matt Stafford.
He'll be replaced in the starting lineup by linebacker James Burgess.
Linebacker Christian Kirksey noted that they lost a leader on and off the field.
The importance of the loss of Jamie Collins for the Browns
"Jamie's not going to be that vocal person around everyone if you're not his teammate,'' said Kirksey.