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Texans WR Nico Collins Injures Hamstring in Practice
Confirmed
In Short: Texans wide receiver Nico Collins suffered a hamstring injury during Wednesday's practice, though doctors believe it's not serious, raising concerns for his availability in Sunday's game against the Bengals.
Texans wide receiver Nico Collins suffered a hamstring injury during Wednesday's practice, though doctors believe it's not serious, according to reports. While the injury is not considered serious, his status is in jeopardy for the Texans' Week 2 game against the Cincinnati Bengals, according to ESPN.
The Houston Texans may have escaped a major injury scare, but they could also be without their star wide receiver this Sunday. If Collins misses the game, the Texans will likely roll with Kayshon Boutte, Xavier Hutchinson, Jaylin Noel and Jared Wayne as their top four wide receivers, with 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.
The early medical assessment is reassuring, but this was a new injury suffered during practice rather than a maintenance limitation, according to 4For4. Hutchinson, Boutte and Noel would compete for additional receiver reps if Collins cannot play, with Schultz also positioned for more targets.
What's confirmed
- Texans wide receiver Nico Collins suffered a hamstring injury during Wednesday's practice, though doctors believe it's not serious, according to reports. While the injury is not considered serious, his status is in jeopardy for the Texans' Week 2 game against the Cincinnati Bengals, according to ESPN.
- The Houston Texans may have escaped a major injury scare, but they could also be without their star wide receiver this Sunday. If Collins misses the game, the Texans will likely roll with Kayshon Boutte, Xavier Hutchinson, Jaylin Noel and Jared Wayne as their top four wide receivers, with 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.
- The early medical assessment is reassuring, but this was a new injury suffered during practice rather than a maintenance limitation, according to 4For4. Hutchinson, Boutte and Noel would compete for additional receiver reps if Collins cannot play, with Schultz also positioned for more targets.
What's still developing
- Collins can remain in projected lineups for now, though a Thursday absence would create legitimate concern.
- 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.
- Collins suffered the injury during practice Wednesday, a person with knowledge of the situation told the Houston Chronicle, raising questions about his availability for Sunday's game against Cincinnati at Reliant Stadium.