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Texans WR Nico Collins Injured: Season in Jeopardy?
17 Sep
Summary
- Nico Collins is undergoing testing for a hamstring injury, impacting Week 2 prep.
- Collins previously missed five weeks in 2024 with a similar hamstring issue.
- Texans' depth tested as Higgins is out and Boutte must step up.
Houston Texans' star wide receiver Nico Collins is currently undergoing testing for a hamstring injury, which he sustained ahead of the team's Week 2 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. His participation in practice on Wednesday was limited.
This injury raises significant concerns, as Collins has a history of hamstring problems, having previously missed five weeks in 2024 due to a similar injury that required time on the injured reserve. He is considered one of the league's top-10 weapons and the Texans' most reliable target when healthy.
The Texans are already facing offensive challenges with the season-ending torn ACL for No. 2 target Jayden Higgins. If Collins is sidelined, the responsibility will fall on newcomer Kayshon Boutte, who had one catch for 21 yards in the recent loss to the Buffalo Bills.
Quarterback C.J. Stroud expressed confidence in Boutte's ability to get open and play fast, noting that chemistry is still developing. Stroud also praised Jaylin Noel, who caught two passes for 53 yards and demonstrated impressive speed and route-running development during limited snaps.
