Collaros’s 2027 Ambition Blocks Brown’s Payday

Collaros, 38, told media he wants to play in 2027 after a 5-4 season with 70.6% completion, 2,204 yards, 11 TD, and 6 INT. That public declaration forces the front office to choose between extending a 38-year-old starter or transitioning to Dru Brown, with Bryce Perkins and Taylor Elgersma also on the depth chart. The cap math on a 2027 Collaros deal would likely push Brown out, capping his earning potential.