The 5-3 Browns have another reason to celebrate on Monday.
Cleveland announced that defensive tackle Maliek Colins has signed his two-year contract extension with the club.
The deal was agreed to over the weekend.
“Since we signed Maliek in the 2025 offseason, he has been a disruptive player in the middle of our defense and one of the top interior pass rushers in football,” Browns General Manager Andrew Berry said in a statement. “His non-stop motor, selflessness and endless pass rush arsenal make him a perfect fit for our attack-style defense. As much as he has contributed to our defensive success on the field, the things he does behind the scenes are just as impactful.
“For the past two years, Maliek has been THE veteran, stabilizing presence in the meeting rooms, on the practice field and in the facility. His impact on our young defensive line’s growth can’t be overstated. We’re excited to keep Maliek in Cleveland for several more years.”
Collins registered a career-high 6.5 sacks in 12 games with the Browns last season. In seven games so far this year, he’s tallied 3.5 sacks, six tackles for loss, and eight QB hits.
A third-round pick in 2016, Collins has tallied 40.5 career sacks for the Cowboys, Raiders, Texans, 49ers, and Browns.