WARE, HERTFORDSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM – The Giants are bringing a former All-Pro back into blue.
Landon Collins, who was one of the NFL's best safeties when he played his first four pro seasons with the Giants, today returned to the team when he joined their practice squad. Collins, who spent the previous three seasons with the Washington Commanders, met the Giants here, the site of their game Sunday against the Green Bay Packers in Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
In 2016-17, Collins was selected to the Pro Bowl each season, was a 2016 first-team All-Pro, three-time NFC Defensive Player of the Week and the conference Player of the Month in November 2016.
He was a Giants captain in 2018. He worked out for the front office and coaches on Monday.
"We do these workouts Mondays, Tuesdays, a lot of them," coach Brian Daboll said. "He happened to be a guy that had a good workout. So, really like all the players, you can see the practice squad kind of changing. It's changed a lot since we first started. It will probably change more. So, get him in. Let him learn our system and see how it goes."
"I thought his workout went well," defensive coordinator Wink Martindale said. "You've heard me say before we're a position-less defense, so we'll find some place he likes when we get him here and we'll go from there. Right now, we're all focused on Green Bay."
View the best photos from safety Landon Collins' time as a member of the Giants.
New York Giants safety Landon Collins (21) during a NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday December 18, 2022 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) is tackled by New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 22, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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New York Giants' Landon Collins greets fans before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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New York Giants' Landon Collins (21), center, tackles New Orleans Saints' Alvin Kamara during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants defensive back Landon Collins, right, greets fans before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21), centre, runs through before scoring a touchdown during an NFL football game against Los Angeles Rams at Twickenham stadium in London, Sunday Oct. 23, 2016. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)
New York Giants defensive back Landon Collins works out during NFL football training camp, Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants defensive back Landon Collins (21) prepares to defend against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins runs after intercepting a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)
Carolina Panthers' DJ Moore (12) is hit by New York Giants' Landon Collins (21) in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Zac Dysert (4) slides under New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
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New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins looks on prior to the NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Philadelphia. The Eagles won 25-22. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (26) is hit by New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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New York Giants' Landon Collins (21) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
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New York Giants defensive back Landon Collins (21) breaks on the snap during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants safety Landon Collins (21) walks to practice in England before a game against the Green Bay Packers Credit: Evan Pinkus/ New York Giants
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New York Giants' Landon Collins, right, reacts after breaking up a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins, left, reacts after breaking up a pass as Chicago Bears wide receiver Taylor Gabriel looks on during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) breaks up a pass intended for Green Bay Packers tight end Jared Cook (89) during the first half of an NFC wild-card NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
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New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) reacts during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants defensive back Landon Collins (21) reacts during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Landon Collins participates in a practice at the NFL football team's training camp in East Rutherford, N.J., Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants' Landon Collins (21) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller V (15) is tackled by New York Giants defensive back Landon Collins (21) after catching a pass during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott, front, is stopped by New York Giants defensive back Landon Collins, rear, during the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
New York Giants defensive back Landon Collins (21) enters the field during an NFL preseason football game against the Cleveland Browns on Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018 in East Rutherford, NJ. (NFL Photos via AP)
New York Giants defensive back Landon Collins gestures during NFL football training camp, Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants defensive back Landon Collins works out during NFL football training camp, Thursday, July 26, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants' Landon Collins participates in a practice at the NFL football team's training camp in East Rutherford, N.J., Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants safety Landon Collins (21) lines up against the Dallas Cowboys during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
New York Giants defensive back Landon Collins works out during NFL football training camp, Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants defensive back Landon Collins works out during NFL football training camp, Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) warms up before playing against the Dallas Cowboys in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants defensive back Landon Collins runs a drill during NFL football training camp, Thursday, July 26, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) reacts after recovering a fumble during the second half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
FILE - In this Oct. 15, 2017, file photo, New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) reacts after intercepting a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Denver. The Giants host the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney, File)
New York Giants' Landon Collins warms up before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) celebrates with Donte Deayon (38) after making an interception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) against the Oakland Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) runs with a fumble recovery during the second half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
New York Giants' Landon Collins greets fans before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins runs the field during practice before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
New York Giants safety Landon Collins (21) lines up to defend against the Dallas Cowboys during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) acknowledges fans prior to an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (20) reacts with teammate Dante Deayon, right, after intercepting a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins runs after intercepting a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) greets fans before an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Monday, Sept. 18, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins reacts after intercepting a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) poses for photographs after returning an interception for a touchdown during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) recovers a ball fumbled by Dallas Cowboys' Dez Bryant (88) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) returns an interception for a touchdown during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) plays against the Cleveland Browns during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants' Landon Collins (21) tackles New York Jets' Matt Forte (22) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) plays during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants' Landon Collins (21) returns an interception for a touchdown during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) lines up during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, in Cleveland. The Giants won 27-13. (AP Photo/David Richard)
New York Giants' Landon Collins (21) returns an interception for a touchdown during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) plays against the Cleveland Browns during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) reacts after a play against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 11, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins warms up before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants' Landon Collins participates in a NFL football training camp in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, July 30, 2017. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins works out during NFL football training camp, Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) warms up before an NFC wild-card NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
NFC safety Landon Collins (21), of the New York Giants, watches from the sideline during the second half of the NFL Pro Bowl football game against the AFC in Orlando, Fla., Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017. The AFC won 20-13. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) lines up during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, in Cleveland. The Giants won 27-13. (AP Photo/David Richard)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) celebrates after intercepting a pass by the Chicago Bears during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 22-16. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) celebrates after intercepting a pass by the Chicago Bears during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 22-16. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) takes the ball up field after intercepting a pass from the Cincinnati Bengals during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) is tackled by Chicago Bears wide receiver Marquess Wilson (10) after intercepting a pass during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 22-16. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Landon Collins gestures before a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) takes the ball up field as linebacker Keenan Robinson (57) follows after intercepting a pass from the Cincinnati Bengals during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) intercepts a pass from the Cincinnati Bengals during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Philadelphia Eagles running back Ryan Mathews (24) takes a hit from New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
New York Giants safety Landon Collins warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Landon Collins (21) sacks New Orleans Saints' Drew Brees (9) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) reacts after a defensive play against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) celebrates after sacking New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) runs through before scoring a touchdown during an NFL football game against Los Angeles Rams at Twickenham stadium in London, Sunday Oct. 23, 2016. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins pauses before an NFL preseason football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati, Friday, Aug. 14, 2015. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) runs through before scoring a touchdown during an NFL football game against Los Angeles Rams at Twickenham stadium in London, Sunday Oct. 23, 2016. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) runs with the ball during an NFL football game between New York Giants and Los Angeles Rams at Twickenham stadium in London, Sunday Oct. 23, 2016. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
New York Giants safety Landon Collins defends during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) throws a pass as he is hit by New York Giants' Landon Collins (21) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) and cornerback Prince Amukamara celebrate in the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
New York Giants safety Landon Collins makes a catch during a joint NFL football training camp with the Cincinnati Bengals, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
New York Giants' Landon Collins before a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Landon Collins (21) sacks New Orleans Saints' Drew Brees (9) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Landon Collins during an NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and New York Giants in East Rutherford, NJ, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016. (Adam Hunger via AP)
New York Giants safety Landon Collins (21) in coverage during an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, Dec. 3rd, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. (NFL Photos via AP)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) runs with the ball during an NFL football game between New York Giants and Los Angeles Rams at Twickenham stadium in London, Sunday Oct. 23, 2016. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) tackles Dallas Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott (21) as teammate Andrew Adams (33) closes in during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants safety Landon Collins defends during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants free safety Landon Collins (21) tackles Washington Redskins wide receiver Andre Roberts (12) during the first half an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants safety Landon Collins walks off the field after the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants free safety Landon Collins celebrates after intercepting a pass from Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Sam Bradford during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 19, 2015, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones, left, is tackled by New York Giants free safety Landon Collins during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants safety Landon Collins in the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
New York Giants free safety Landon Collins (21) makes the hit on Philadelphia Eagles running back DeMarco Murray (29) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 19, 2015, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
New York Giants safety Landon Collins (21) taps the Giants Pride sign befor leaving the locker room for a NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday October 8, 2017 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) in action during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, in Santa Clara, Calif. The Giants defeated the 49ers, 27-23. (Ryan Kang via AP)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) in coverage during a week 11 NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018 in East Rutherford, N.J. New York won 38-35. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) in coverage during a week 12 NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018 in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 25-22. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) chases the action during the NFL week 10 regular season football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, Nov. 12, 2018 in Santa Clara, Calif. The Giants won the game 27-23. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) walks to the field during a week 12 NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018 in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 25-22. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants safety Landon Collins (21) drops into coverage during an NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, Philadelphia. The Eagles defeated the Giants 25-22. (Al Tielemans via AP)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) celebrates during a week 11 NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018 in East Rutherford, N.J. New York won 38-35. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) in action during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, in Santa Clara, Calif. The Giants defeated the 49ers, 27-23. (Ryan Kang via AP)
New York Giants safety Landon Collins (21) during a week 11 NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday November 18, 2018 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) celebrates during a week 11 NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018 in East Rutherford, N.J. New York won 38-35. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) in action during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, in Santa Clara, Calif. The Giants defeated the 49ers, 27-23. (Ryan Kang via AP)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) looks on during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, in Santa Clara, Calif. The Giants defeated the 49ers, 27-23. (Ryan Kang via AP)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) takes a defensive position during an NFL game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
New York Giants defensive back Landon Collins (21) preens after breaking up a pass during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, Nov. 12, 2018 in Santa Clara, Calif. (Greg Trott via AP)
New York Giants safety Landon Collins (21) drops into coverage in action against the Philadelphia Eagles Thursday Oct. 11, 2018 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) takes a defensive position during an NFL game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
New York Giants safety Landon Collins (21) during a week 8 NFL football game against the Washington Redskins on Sunday October 28, 2018 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) in coverage during a week 7 NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Monday, Oct. 22, 2018 in Atlanta. Atlanta 23-20. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) in coverage during a week 8 NFL football game against the Washington Redskins on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018 in East Rutherford, N.J. Washington won 20-13. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) in coverage during a week 8 NFL football game against the Washington Redskins on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018 in East Rutherford, N.J. Washington won 20-13. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) celebrates during a week 8 NFL football game against the Washington Redskins on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018 in East Rutherford, N.J. Washington won 20-13. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) and New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) prior to an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Giants, 19-3. (Ryan Kang via AP)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) in coverage during a week 6 NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018 in East Rutherford, N.J. Philadelphia won 34-13. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) in coverage during a week 6 NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018 in East Rutherford, N.J. Philadelphia won 34-13. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) in coverage during a week 7 NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Monday, Oct. 22, 2018 in Atlanta. Atlanta 23-20. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) is seen during a game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018 in Charlotte,N.C. (Logan Bowles via AP)
New York Giants defensive back Landon Collins (21) breaks up a pass during an NFL football game intended for Houston Texans tight end Ryan Griffin (84) on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 in Houston. (Greg Trott via AP)
New York Giants safety Landon Collins (21) during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018. (Tom DiPace via AP)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) warms up prior to a game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018 in Charlotte,N.C. (Logan Bowles via AP)
New York Giants defensive back Landon Collins (21) in action during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Giants, 20-13. (Ryan Kang via AP)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) reacts after a play during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Giants, 19-3. (Ryan Kang via AP)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) returns and interception for a touchdown during a week 7 NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on October 23, 2016 in London, U.K. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants safety Landon Collins (21) runs during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jaguars won 20-15. (Scott Boehm via AP)
New York Giants safety Landon Collins (21) in coverage during a week 9 NFL football against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017 in East Rutherford, N.J. Los Angeles won 51-17. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants defensive back Landon Collins (21) in action during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Giants, 20-13. (Ryan Kang via AP)
New York Giants safety Landon Collins (21) celebrates an interception in action against the Chicago Bears Sunday November 20, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) makes an interception during a week 10 NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on November 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) in coverage during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. New York won 10-7. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) in coverage during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. New York won 10-7. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) in coverage during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. New York won 10-7. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) returns and interception for a touchdown during a week 7 NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on October 23, 2016 in London, U.K. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants safety Landon Collins (21) in coverage during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions on Monday, Sept. 18, 2017 in East Rutherford, N.J. Detroit won 24-10. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) in coverage during the NFL Pro Bowl football game on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017 in Orlando, Fla. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) celebrates a 4th down stop during a week 16 Thursday night NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on December 22, 2016 in Philadelphia (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants safety Landon Collins (21) celebrates an interception in action against the Chicago Bears Sunday November 20, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) in coverage during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. New York won 10-7. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants safety Landon Collins (21) runs upfield during the NFC football practice for the NFL Pro Bowl, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017 at Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) celebrates during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. New York won 10-7. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New York Giants safety Landon Collins (21) during a NFL football game against the Washington Redskins on Thursday, November 23, 2017 in Landover, MD.(Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) in action during an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. The Raiders defeated the Giants, 24-17. (Ryan Kang via AP)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) prior to an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Giants, 19-3. (Ryan Kang via AP)
New York Giants safety Landon collins (21) celebrates a defensive stop in action against the Washington Redskins on Sunday January 1, 2017 at Fed Ex Field in Landover, Md. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP Images)
New York Giants safety Landon Collins (21) in coverage during a week 6 NFL football game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 in Denver. New York won 23-10. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Collins, 28, joined the Giants as a second-round draft choice in 2015 from the University of Alabama, the 33rd overall selection. He has started all 94 regular season and postseason games he has played, including 60 for the Giants (one in the playoffs).
The 6-0, 215-pounder's career totals include 667 tackles (474 solo), 11 interceptions (one of which he returned for a touchdown, ironically, in London), 39 passes defensed, 41 tackles for loss, 10.0 sacks, seven forced fumbles and five fumble recoveries. Collins had nine tackles, including a sack, in the 2016 NFC Wild Card Game in Green Bay.
Collins' best season was in 2016 when he led the team in tackles with 125 (100 solo). The 125 tackles are the most by a safety in Giants history. He also had five interceptions, 4.0 sacks and 13 passes defensed. Collins was the first player in NFL history to have 100 or more solo tackles, and at least 2.0 sacks, five interceptions and 12 passes defensed. He was the first NFL safety with 100+ tackles, at least five interceptions and at least 3.0 sacks since Rodney Harrison, then with San Diego, in 2000. Collins was the only NFL player in 2016 with at least five interceptions and at least 4.0 sacks.
The following year, Collins started each of the first 15 games. He fractured his forearm at Arizona on Dec. 24 and was placed on injured reserve two days later. When he did not play in the season finale vs. Washington, it ended his team-long starting streak at 47 games (plus one playoff game). Collins led the Giants in tackles for the third consecutive season with 99 (74 solo).
In 2019, he joined Washington as a free agent. In three seasons, he played in 35 games. Collins missed the final nine games of the 2020 season with an Achilles injury and the last three in 2021 after going on injured reserve with a foot injury.
