The sweepstakes did not last long. After the decided to , they watched one of their rivals in the NFC East give him the money he desired.On the first day of the legal tampering period, when free agents can agree to contracts but can't officially sign them until Wednesday, the All-Pro safety agreed to a contract with the , as first reported by ESPN's Josina Anderson. According to Network's Ian Rapoport, Collins is
LeRoy Butler Jersey getting a six-year deal worth $84 million, including $45 million guaranteed.Landon Collins just told me he will go to the . ig: josinaanderson (@JosinaAnderson) The deal for Landon Collins is a 6-year deal worth $84M with $45M guaranteed and paid out over the first three years, source said. From the to their rival. Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) For that price, the Redskins are acquiring one of the league's best strong safeties who is still in his prime at 25 years old. In 2016, Collins earned First Team All-Pro honors for
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