Browns' Collins Out for Season with Quad Injury

Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Maliek Collins suffered a season-ending quad injury during Sunday's 26-8 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, prompting a series of roster adjustments as the team prepares for its Week 14 matchup against the Tennessee Titans.

The injury occurred in the third quarter of the game at FirstEnergy Stadium, where Collins, a 10-year veteran in his first season with Cleveland, was carted off the field. Coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed Monday that Collins will undergo surgery, sidelining the 31-year-old for the remainder of the campaign. Collins had been a cornerstone of the Browns' defense, recording 25 tackles, 6.5 sacks and 13 quarterback hits in 12 games. His absence leaves a void in the interior line, where he ranked second on the team in sacks and provided crucial support for All-Pro edge rusher Myles Garrett's pursuit of the NFL single-season sack record.

"When you lose a guy like Maliek, you don't replace him," Stefanski said. "He's made a big impact on this football team, on the field and off the field." To address the gap, the Browns elevated defensive tackle Sam Kamara from the practice squad to the active roster. Kamara, who has played in 24...