The Buffalo Nickel role is one that is very important on the Commanders defense. Last year, after finally being moved into the box as a hybrid linebacker, Landon Collins excelled at this position.
Collins played in 13 games and saw 644 defensive snaps - 398 pass snaps and 246 run snaps. In 13 games he collected 78 total tackles and averaged 2.9 yards in tackle depth (this shows he was used primarily in the box). The downside is, he was targeted 35 times giving up 25 receptions and three touchdowns while being credited with zero pass breakups. His 90% deserved catch percentage was near the bottom of S/LB with at least 50 tackles registered on the season.