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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, raising concerns for his availability in Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
The early medical assessment is reassuring, but this was a new injury suffered during practice rather than a maintenance limitation, according to 4For4. The injury could affect Collins' projected lineups for the upcoming game, with a Thursday absence creating legitimate concern.
If Collins cannot play, the Texans will likely roll with Kayshon Boutte, Xavier Hutchinson, Jaylin Noel, and Jared Wayne as their top four wide receivers. The team also has Lewis Bond, Josh Kelly, Daniel Sobkowicz, and Mitchell Tinsley on the practice squad, and five tight ends—Dalton Schultz, Foster Moreau, Marlin Klein, Cade Stover, and Brevin Jordan—on the roster.
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. The true tell of Collins' status Sunday will be whether he practices Thursday, which is the team’s most strenuous practice of the week, as reported by the Houston Chronicle.
The injury could also impact the team's offensive strategy. If Collins is out, the Texans may lean into more 12 and 13 personnel looks, as they have five tight ends on the roster and would likely use more tight end formations in his absence.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
What's still developing
- 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.
- He was not yet ready to return from the devastating knee injury he suffered during the 2024 season.
- When a fan called out Nico’s injury update on social media, the WR was quick to engage in a verbal spat online.