Maliek Collins Injury News & Updates

Collins (oblique) is active for Sunday's clash against the Ravens.

Collins popped up on the injury report as a limited practice participant Friday due to an oblique injury, but the issue appears to be mild. The veteran defensive tackle will be able to extend a games-played streak that stretches back to the 2023 campaign. Collins has contributed 4.0 sacks among his 19 tackles this season.

Collins (oblique) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Ravens, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

According to Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram, Collins had an issue with his oblique during Friday's practice, putting his status for Sunday's divisional contest in question. The veteran defensive lineman has appeared in nine games this season, recording 19 total tackles over 356 defensive snaps. If he's sidelined in Week 11, expect Shelby Harris to operate as one of Cleveland's top interior defensive linemen.

Collins had 2.0 sacks and two quarterback hits in Sunday's 21-17 loss to the Vikings in Week 5.

Collins has a history as a disruptor from the interior of the defensive line, and nothing has changed in his first season with the Browns. He's up to 3.5 sacks through five contests and threatens the career-high 5.0 sacks recorded each of the last two seasons.

Collins is expected to start at defensive tackle in Sunday's season-opener against the Bengals, Dan Labbe of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Collins has provided pressure from interior defensive lines for nine seasons -- Cleveland will be the fifth stop on his NFL journey. He's had five sacks each of the last two years and should benefit from the attention given to Myles Garrett. If he starts, Collins is expected to pair with 2025 first-round draft pick Mason Graham on the interior of defensive line. The duo spent some time training together in Houston (Tex.) during the offseason. Collins is likely to hold down the starting job at least until Mike Hall (knee) returns or perhaps longer. Hall practiced Thursday for the first time since being carted off the file in Week 18 last season and has been ruled out Sunday.

Collins signed a two-year, $20 million deal with the Browns on Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Following a one-year stint in San Francisco, Collins has found a new home in Cleveland. The Nebraska product started all 17 games for the 49ers in 2024, logging 33 total tackles, including 5.0 sacks, while playing 688 defensive snaps. The nine-year veteran is expected to start alongside Dalvin Tomlinson, strengthening the Browns' interior defensive line.

The 49ers released Collins on Sunday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Collins was traded from the Texans to the 49ers in March of 2024 and started all 17 regular-season games last year, tallying 33 tackles and 5.0 sacks. The veteran defensive tackle should get some healthy interest in free agency heading into his age-30 season. With Collins out, Jordan Elliott, Kalia Davis and Evan Anderson are slated to be the top defensive tackles for San Francisco.

Collins finished the 2024 season with 33 tackles (20 solo), including 5.0 sacks, and two fumble recoveries across 17 games.

At 29 years old and in his ninth NFL season, Collins started all 17 games for San Francisco and matched his previous career high with the 5.0 sacks, a number he hit in both 2016 with Dallas as a rookie and 2023 with Houston. Collins proved to be a smart acquisition by 49ers GM John Lynch last March, when he sent a seventh-round pick to the Texans for the veteran defensive tackle. Collins has one year remaining on his contract through 2025.

Collins is slated to be traded from the Texans to the 49ers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Javon Hargrave dealt with a torn ligament in his thumb down the stretch, and the 49ers are expected to release Arik Armstead (knee), so the addition of Collins solves San Francisco's need for a defensive tackle. Collins started 16 games for the Texans in 2023 and set a new career high in tackles (41) while tying his previous best mark with 5.0 sacks.

Collins (hip) is active for Saturday's wild-card matchup with the Browns.

Collins played through the issue in the Texans' regular-season finale and was able to practice in limited fashion in back-to-back days to close out the week. Barring any setbacks, look for him to take on his usual role in Houston's secondary.

Collins (hip) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Browns.

Collins was able to play through his hip injury in Houston's regular-season finale, so he is probably on the 'probable' end of the questionable designation. If he can't play Saturday though, Kurt Hinish would figure to see more work on the interior of the defensive line.

Collins (hip) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

Collins took a step towards potentially playing Saturday by practicing in a limited capacity Wednesday after missing Tuesday's session entirely. He'll still probably have to log a full practice Thursday to avoid carrying an injury designation into Friday and possibly gameday.

Collins (hip) didn't practice Tuesday.

Collins missed Week 17 but was able to play in last weekend's win over the Colts, playing 52 percent of the defensive snaps. Tuesday was likely more of a rest day for the veteran. Collins finished the regular season with 41 tackles (19 solo), 18 quarterback hits and five sacks.

Collins (hip) is active for Saturday's game against the Colts, Drew Dougherty of the Texans' official site reports.

Collins missed Week 17 against the Titans with a hip injury but will make his return for the Texans' regular-season finale. He has a career-high 38 tackles (16 solo) over 15 games this season, and his 5.0 sacks a career-best in 2016 as a member of the Cowboys.

Collins (hip) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game at Indianapolis.

Collins was able to return to practice Thursday after missing practice Tuesday and Wednesday, giving himself a chance to suit up in Week 18. If he can't play Saturday though, Kurt Hinish would project for an increased workload.

Collins (hip) is inactive ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans, Drew Dougherty of the Texans' official site reports.

Houston's top defensive tackle was held out of practice all week with a hip injury, which makes it no surprise that he'll be unavailable in Week 17. Khalil Davis should see increased snaps filling in for Collins on the Texans' defensive line, and the 28-year-old's next chance to play will come in Week 18 against the Colts.

Collins (hip) is active for Sunday's game against the Browns.

The starting defensive tackle was a limited participant in practice all week and carried a questionable tag into Sunday. Collins has yet to miss a game this season and he has played on a majority of the defensive snaps in most of them. The veteran has 35 tackles, including 5.0 sacks, in 2023.

Collins (hip) remains questionable but is expected to play Sunday against the Browns, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

The defensive tackle participated in practice all week, but on a limited basis. Collins has played more than half of the defensive snaps in 13 of 14 games this season. The eighth-year pro has 35 tackles, including 5.0 sacks, in 2023.

Collins logged seven tackles (two solo), with two sacks, in Sunday's 15-13 loss to Carolina.

Collins had his best game of the season despite the loss, finishing fourth on the team in tackles and second in sacks. The 28-year-old took advantage of a poor Carolina offensive line and will look to build off this strong performance versus the Buccaneers next week.

Collins and the Texans agreed on a two-year, $23 million contract extension Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Collins is heading into his third season with the Texans and is coming off a season in 2022 where he posted a career-high 37 tackles, including 3.5 sacks, while deflecting two passes over 15 games. The 28-year-old will be a piece that Houston looks to build around on their defensive line for the next couple years.

Collins (chest) is active Sunday against the Giants.

Collins has missed each of the team's last two contests. His return is good news for the Texans' defensive front, as Collins should see the majority of the snaps at defensive tackle next to Kurt Hinish.

Collins (chest) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Eagles.

Collins was unavailable for the Texans' Week 8 matchup against Tennessee and was unable to return to practice this week. While he'll be forced to miss a second consecutive game, he'll have 10 days to recovery before Houston takes on the Giants on Nov. 13.

Collins (chest) is not expected to suit up Thursday versus the Eagles, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 reports.

Collins wasn't able to suit up versus the Titans in Week 8, and though he's making progress in his recovery from a chest injury, it looks like he's trending towards a second straight absence. If the veteran defensive tackle is indeed sidelined Thursday, he will then have an additional 10 days to get healthy ahead of Houston's matchup against the Giants on Nov. 13.

Collins (chest) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Titans.

Collins was initially deemed questionable due to the chest injury, but he's been downgraded to out. In his absence, Kurt Hinish and Thomas Booker are candidates for increased snaps in Week 8.

Collins (chest) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus Tennessee, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Collins is in jeopardy of sitting out his first full game of the season as he recovers from a chest injury he sustained during Houston's loss at Las Vegas in Week 7. If he can't go in Week 8, Kurt Hinish and rookie fifth-rounder Thomas Booker would be in line for some extra reps on the Texans' front four.

Collins (chest) is out for the remainder of Sunday's contest against the Raiders.

Collins suffered the injury in the first quarter and went straight to the looker room. Thomas Booker and Kurt Hinish will likely see extra opportunity with Collins out.

Collins is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Raiders due to a chest injury.

Collins went straight to the locker room after exiting Sunday's game in the first quarter, and it's unclear whether he'll be able to return. Thomas Booker and Kurt Hinish are candidates to see additional playing time in Collins' absence.

Collins (knee) is active Week 3 against the Bears.

Collins saw a downturn in production between opening week and Week 2, as he's been dealing with an unspecified knee injury that forced him to miss two practices this week. He'll still give it a go Sunday, but expectations as far as IDP production should be tempered.

Collins (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup against Chicago.

Collins did not practice Friday as he's been dealing with an unspecified knee injury. It's unknown when the injury arose as he was able to suit up for Week 1 and Week 2. The 27-year-old has played 81 of the team's defensive snaps through the first two games. Thomas Booker will likely take over for Collins at starting defensive tackle alongside Roy Lopez Sunday against the Bears.

Collins agreed to a two-year, $17 million deal with the Texans on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

During his first campaign with Houston, Collins totaled 29 tackles (18 solo), 2.5 sacks, one pass deflection, one interception and one fumble recovery across 15 appearances. He played over 50 percent of the team's defensive snaps in all but one game -- 49 percent against Arizona in Week 7 -- and figures to have a similar role for the Texans next season.

Collins (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the 49ers.

Collins was forced to miss the Texans' Week 16 matchup against the Chargers, but he was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday. His absence is likely due to conditioning, as he had served a key role along the Texans' defensive line this season by topping 60 percent of defensive snaps in the majority of games when available.

Collins (illness) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday.

Collins tested positive for the virus and was forced to miss the Texans' Week 16 matchup against the Chargers as a result. However, he should return for Sunday's game against San Francisco to play a key role along Houston's defensive line. Through 14 games this season, he's recorded 26 total tackles, 1.5 sacks and one interception.

Collins (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.

Aaron Wilson of SportsTalk790 reports that Collins, along with Jacob Martin and Derek Rivers, tested positive for the virus. Collins has played at least 49 percent of the Texans' defensive snaps in every game this season, so his potential absence would be a big blow to Houston's defense.

Collins agreed to a one-year, $6 million contract with the Texans on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN.com reports.

Collins spent last season with the Raiders after playing his first four campaigns in Dallas. He had 14.5 sacks over those four seasons with the Cowboys, so Houston's hoping for a bounce-back campaign from the defensive tackle after he failed to notch a sack in his stint with Vegas.

Collins (hamstring) was activated from injured reserve ahead of Saturday's game against the Dolphins.

The 25-year-old was designated to return from injury reserve earlier this week and rejoins the active roster after spending the three-game minimum on the shelf. Collins has only 12 total tackles and zero sacks despite starting 10 games this season.

Collins was designated to return from injured reserve Tuesday, Josh Dubow of the Associated Press reports.

The 25-year-old has already spent the three-game minimum on injured reserve, so he could be activated for Saturday's matchup with the Dolphins. Collins had 12 total tackles in 10 games before going down with the injury.

Collins (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Friday, Adam Hill of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

Collins will miss at least the next three games, and he'll aim to return to action for a Dec. 26 matchup against the Dolphins. The fifth-year defensive tackle has played at least 60 percent of the snaps on defense in six straight games. Maurice Hurst (ankle) appears up next to start at the position moving forward.

Collins (undisclosed) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.

The 25-year-old was placed on the COVID list as a high-risk close contact earlier in the week, but it won't impact his availability for Sunday's contest. Collins should continue to play a significant role in Las Vegas' defensive line rotation.

The Raiders placed Collins on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN reports.

Collins was considered a high-risk close contact after Clelin Ferrell tested positive for the virus Tuesday. Collins will be eligible to play in Sunday's game against the Chiefs as long as he continues to test negative this week leading up to the game.

Collins (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

Collins was listed as questionable after missing Week 5 with the shoulder injury, but he's good to go coming out of the bye week. The 25-year-old has three tackles through four games and should return to his starting role at defensive tackle.

Collins (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Buccaneers.

Collins missed the Week 5 win over Kansas City but appeared to make progress over the bye week, as he was limited in practice all week. He's posted three tackles over four games this season, so his IDP value is negligible. If he is unable to play, Maurice Hurst is expected to start at defensive tackle.

Collins (shoulder) is inactive Week 5 against the Chiefs.

Collins was only able to log one limited practice session this week, so he'll effectively end up sitting for the first game this season. With Maurice Hurst on the reserve/COVID-19 list and Daniel Ross (foot) on IR, the Raiders will be left with only Kendal Vickers and Datone Jones as the only true, healthy defensive tackles on the roster.

Collins is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bills due to a shoulder injury.

As long as Collins remains sidelined, Maurice Hurst stands to see a sharp uptick in defensive snaps. Collins was forced off the field at the end of the third quarter.

Collins (thigh) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Collins dealt with practice restrictions Wednesday due to a thigh injury, but he's now resumed operating in full capacity. The starting defensive tackle is set to suit up Sunday in Carolina.

Collins has agreed to sign a contract with the Raiders, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

After having spent the first four years of his career in Dallas, Collins will now reconnect with defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli in Las Vegas. The 24-year-old managed to play a full 16-game slate in 2019 despite battling knee and foot injuries, during which span he notched 20 total tackles and five sacks. He figures to slot into a starting role amid the interior of the Raiders' defensive line.