WR Nico Collins has hamstring injury, listed as uncertain for Week 2

Collins’ hamstring issue puts Houston’s top receiver at risk for Sunday’s game, forcing possible game‑day elevations or expanded roles for other pass‑catchers.

In this brief: 2 sections 1 min read

- Collins was limited in Wednesday’s practice after a hamstring tweak.
- Team doctors reportedly don’t view the injury as “serious.”
- Availability for Week 2 vs. the Bengals remains uncertain per reports.
- With Tank Dell and Jayden Higgins already out, Houston would be down its top three receivers if Collins misses.
- Receivers on the 53-man roster include Xavier Hutchinson, Kayshon Boutte, Jaylin Noel and Jared Wayne.
- Texans may elevate a practice‑squad receiver (e.g., newly signed Bryce Oliver) for game day.

Read full analysis on reuters.com

Useful?