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Nico Collins Suffers Hamstring Injury in Practice
Confirmed
In Short: Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins suffered a hamstring injury during Wednesday's practice and his status for Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals is uncertain.
Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins suffered a hamstring injury during Wednesday's practice, raising concerns about his availability for Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
According to reports, Collins met with doctors after the injury and they do not believe it is serious. However, his status remains in question as Thursday's practice will determine whether the injury is routine soreness or a more serious issue.
If Collins is unable to play, the Texans will have to rely on other receivers such as Kayshon Boutte, Xavier Hutchinson, and Jaylin Noel. Tight end Dalton Schultz could also see more targets in Collins' absence.
Collins had a strong start to the season, posting seven catches for 75 yards and a touchdown in Houston's season-opening loss to the Buffalo Bills.
Fans and teammates quickly rallied to support Collins after he engaged in a verbal spat online following the injury update, showing the team's solidarity in the face of potential adversity.
What's confirmed
- Stroud, Dalton Schultz, Xavier Hutchinson, Kayshon Boutte, Jaylin Noel The early medical assessment is reassuring, but this was a new injury suffered during practice rather than a maintenance limitation.
- Texans WR Nico Collins injured his hamstring at Wednesday’s practice, met with doctors after and they “don’t believe it’s serious,” per source.
- Collins can remain in projected lineups for now, though a Thursday absence would create legitimate concern.
- Hutchinson, Boutte and Noel would compete for additional receiver reps if Collins cannot play, with Schultz also positioned for more targets.
- The Bengals star was limited at Wednesday’s practice, but the back tightness will not keep him from playing against the Houston Texans on Sunday.
- Thursday’s practice will determine whether this can be dismissed as routine soreness or needs to become a genuine Week 2 concern.
- Collins got off to a strong start this season, posting seven catches for 75 yards and a touchdown in Houston's season-opening loss to the Buffalo Bills.
- Houston Texans star wide receiver Nico Collins was limited in practice Wednesday because of a hamstring injury, according to the team’s weekly injury report.
What's still developing
- They also have Lewis Bond, Josh Kelly, Daniel Sobkowicz and Mitchell Tinsley on the practice squad.
- Houston also has five tight ends — Dalton Schultz, Foster Moreau, Marlin Klein, Cade Stover and Brevin Jordan — on the roster and would likely lean into more 12 and 13 personnel looks in Collins' absence.
- The true tell of Collins' status Sunday will be whether he practices Thursday, which is the team’s most strenuous practice of the week.
- He was not yet ready to return from the devastating knee injury he suffered during the 2024 season.
- Pittsburgh USA – ZUMAg257 20260112_zsp_g257_047 Copyright: xBrentxGudenschwagerx After Houston Texans wide receiver Dominique Stephon Collins suffered a hamstring injury during practice on Wednesday, it was reported that the player’s presence could be limited for the team’s Week 2 game.
- Collins was performing at a high level when he suffered a Grade 2 hamstring injury in 2024 that kept him out of five games.
- January 12, 2026, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA: Houston Texans wide receiver NICO COLLINS 12 during the NFL, American Football Herren, USA playoff football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- However, what followed isn’t something fans would see Collins do every day.