Landon Collins was a free-agent disappointment with Washington after signing a then-record six-year, $84 million contract in March 2019. However, in 2021, Collins reluctantly made the switch to a more hybrid linebacker role in Washington’s defense and his best season with the franchise.
Before a late-season injury, Collins was terrific in his new role. Washington’s defense improved during the second half of the season, and Collins’ performance was a major reason for that improvement.
