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The Cleveland Browns have made several difficult choices this offseason. One such move was releasing veteran defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson after his second season with the Browns.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 13

Browns sign former 49ers DL

The Cleveland Browns have made a significant addition to their defensive line, signing veteran defensive tackle Maliek Collins to a two-year, $20 million contract, with $13 million fully guaranteed.

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Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / March 12

Browns Make Major $20 Million Defensive Line Addition

The Cleveland Browns revealed earlier this week that they were designating defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson as a post-June 1 cut, and apparently, they have already found his replacement.

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NFL News / Athlon Sports / March 12

Cowboys Ex Play-Maker Signs With Browns

The league year started off right for former San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Maliek Collins, who was waived by the fledging franchise Wednesday afternoon.

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San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 12

49ers Release Veteran Defensive Tackle

Another player is one-and-done with the 49ers. Veteran defensive tackle Maliek Collins is being let go. Collins had a solid season for the 49ers in 2024.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / March 12

49ers officially release DTs Javon Hargrave and Maliek Collins, who were quickly signed elsewhere

As expected, the San Francisco 49ers have officially released defensive tackles Javon Hargrave and Maliek Collins. General manager John Lynch outlined the Hargrave move in January.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / March 10

Will Chiefs Add Veteran Defensive Lineman to Boost Defense?

The Kansas City Chiefs came up one game short of making history by becoming the only team to win three straight Super Bowls. The Chiefs have officially started their offseason.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / March 10

Why Raiders Should Consider Reuniting with Maliek Collins?

The Las Vegas Raiders have been making moves in the off-season to ensure that next season isn't like the one before it. Signing Maxx Crosby to a historic deal and trading a third-round pick for Geno Smith tells me this team is trying to be aggressive and win more than four games next season.

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / March 9

49ers Trim Defensive Tackle In Anticipation of Free Agency

The San Francisco 49ers have said goodbye to defensive tackle Maliek Collins, whom they acquired in a trade last season. After appearing in all 17 games and failing to impress, his contract was terminated.

San Francisco 49ers News / The Spun / March 9

49ers Cutting Veteran Player After Disappointing 2024 Season

With the start of the new league year just days away, the San Francisco 49ers are reportedly preparing even more roster moves to make room against the cap.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 9

49ers get $10 million off books with release

The San Francisco 49ers have been busy ahead of free agency, releasing several veteran players in an effort to create some cap space, while also trading star wide receiver Deebo Samuel to the Washington Commanders.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 9

Two Recently Released Pass Rushers Should be on Cincinnati Bengals' Radar in Free Agency

The Lions released defensive end Za'Darius Smith and the 49ers released defensive tackle Maliek Collins on Sunday. Both veterans are ideal free agent targets for the Bengals for one reason: pass rush.

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / March 9

49ers To Release DT Maliek Collins

Maliek Collins was acquired via trade by the 49ers last offseason. After only one season in San Francisco, though, the veteran defensive tackle will be on the move this spring.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / March 9

Report: 49ers releasing DT Maliek Collins

Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports that the San Francisco 49ers are releasing defensive tackle Maliek Collins. San Francisco acquired Collins, 29, in a trade with the Houston Texans last year, sending a seventh-round draft pick in exchange.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 9

49ers Release DT Maliek Collins

Per Adam Schefter, the 49ers are releasing veteran DT Maliek Collins, who is now free to sign with any team on Wednesday when free agency begins. Collins, 29, is a former third-round pick of the Cowboys from Nebraska back in 2016.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 7

49ers Pick Toledo Defensive Tackle Darius Alexander in New Mock Draft

There's an excellent chance the 49ers will draft a defensive tackle with their first-round pick this year. It's probably the worst position on the team.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 3

49ers free up cap space by restructuring Maliek Collins' contract

The San Francisco 49ers, who acquired defensive tackle Maliek Collins in a March trade with the Houston Texans, have restructured his contract, per Spotrac.com.

San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / July 4

Maliek Collins gearing up for debut season with 49ers that carries significant expectations

Maliek Collins' San Francisco 49ers arrival was a low-key one. Acquired after the surprising move by San Francisco to part with defensive tackle Arik Armstead, previously their longest-tenured player, the 49ers only had to send a seventh-round pick to the Houston Texans to land Collins.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 15, 2024

49ers' free-agency plan clearly shaped by Super Bowl loss to Patrick Mahomes

The San Francisco 49ers are attempting to use free agency to counteract what went awry in the Super Bowl.

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NFL News / 49ers Webzone / March 13, 2024

5 things to know about new 49ers DT Maliek Collins

The new-look San Francisco 49ers defensive line added yet another piece of the puzzle on Wednesday in defensive tackle Maliek Collins, whom the 49ers acquired via trade with the Houston Texans in exchange for a seventh-round draft pick.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 13, 2024