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Nate Collins | Defensive Lineman

Team: Chicago Bears
Age / DOB:  (25) / 12/14/1987
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 296
College: Virginia
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Bears re-signed DT Nate Collins to a one-year contract.
A restricted free agent, Collins wasn't tendered a contract. That means he should be re-signing for less than the "low" tender of $1.32 million. Active only nine times in 2012, Collins played 247 snaps. He'll fight for a roster spot in camp. Mar 14 - 3:24 PM
Source: Brad Biggs on Twitter

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Nate Collins - DL - Bears

The Bears will not tender restricted free agent DT Nate Collins.

Collins is not ruling out a return to Chicago, though. "Absolutely there is a chance I will be back," Collins said. "I think that they’re going to offer me a one-year minimum (contract) again. I’m going to weigh my options over the next few days, see if someone else wants to offer a multi-year (deal)." He could easily be back.
Related: Bears
Source: Chicago Tribune
Mar 9 - 3:08 PM
Nate Collins - DL - Bears

"Indications are" the Bears will tender a contract to restricted free agent DT Nate Collins.

According to beat writer Brad Biggs, Collins will be tendered at the original-round level, which comes with a $1.33 million price tag. Collins was active just nine times in 2012, playing 247 snaps and tallying 11 tackles.
Source: Chicago Tribune
Feb 26 - 2:46 PM
Nate Collins - DL - Bears

Bears declared DT Nate Collins active for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Collins looked good during training camp and preseason games, but this is the first time he will be active on game day this season. The Bears declared WR Alshon Jeffery, WR Dane Sanzenbacher, G Edwin Williams, DT Matt Toeaina, TE Brody Eldridge, DT Amobi Okoye, and DE Cheta Ozougwu inactive for Week 8 against the Panthers.
Sun, Oct 28, 2012 11:50:00 AM
Nate Collins - DL - Bears

NFL suspended Bears DT Nate Collins one game for violating the league's substance abuse policy.

The under-sized pass rusher was signed in May despite a February arrest for marijuana possession. The suspension won't help Collins in his bid to land the final defensive tackle spot this fall.
Thu, Jul 19, 2012 05:49:00 PM
Nate Collins - DL - Bears

Bears signed DT Nate Collins, formerly of the Jaguars.

An undersized, one-gap pass rusher, Collins is 24 years old and will be a long shot for a roster spot in Chicago. He had 10 tackles in 12 games last season.
Source: Vaughn McClure on Twitter
Wed, May 23, 2012 05:21:00 PM
Nate Collins - DL - Bears

The Seahawks are hosting free agent DT Nate Collins on Sunday and Monday.

Seattle isn't afraid to take chances on players with off-field character concerns, and Collins was arrested for marijuana possession in February, before the Jaguars cut ties. At 6-foot-2, 290, Collins is an up-field gap shooter.
Related: Seahawks
Source: scout.com
Sun, Apr 15, 2012 02:54:00 PM
Nate Collins - DL - Bears

Jaguars rescinded the tender of exclusive rights free agent DT Nate Collins.

Collins may have written his ticket out of Jacksonville when he was arrested for possession of marijuana in late February. He played fewer than 200 snaps last season as a backup.
Source: Tania Ganguli on Twitter
Fri, Mar 16, 2012 04:36:00 PM
Nate Collins - DL - Bears

Jaguars DT Nate Collins was reportedly arrested last Thursday for possession of marijuana in Warrenton, Virginia.

After stopping Collins for illegal window tint, police smelled marijuana and later found a duffle bag with joints in the trunk. A rotational tackle last season, Collins is the first Jaguars player arrested since Gene Smith took over as general manager more than two years ago. The arrest could affect Collins' future in Jacksonville, as he's scheduled for exclusive rights free agency.
Source: Fauquier Times-Democrat
Mon, Feb 27, 2012 03:51:00 PM
Nate Collins - DL - Bears

Jaguars signed DT Nate Collins off the Giants' practice squad.

The undersized Collins will provided depth along a banged up Jacksonville defensive line. Don't expect him to be more than an injury fill-in.
Related: Giants
Source: Nate Collins on Twitter
Sat, Nov 13, 2010 09:14:00 AM
Nate Collins - DL - Bears

Giants waived DT Nate Collins.

An undrafted free agent who goes just 6-foot-2 and 280 pounds, Collins is going to have to add weight if he's ever going to play on a 53-man roster.
Source: Brad Biggs on Twitter
Sat, Sep 4, 2010 10:41:00 AM

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