What happened to Nico Collins? Latest injury update after Texans star WR ruled out vs Bengals(Getty)
The Houston Texans received tough news ahead of their Week 2 game against the Cincinnati Bengals after wide receiver Nico Collins was ruled out with a hamstring injury. The star receiver had just opened the 2026 season against the Buffalo Bills, catching seven passes on 10 targets for 75 yards and a touchdown. Collins is dealing with a Grade 1 hamstring injury that he suffered during Wednesday’s practice, according to league sources. Collins’ availability for Week 3 against the Indianapolis Colts remains uncertain, so the Texans will likely monitor his recovery closely over the next several days.
“If he does not play, they will not go into that game with four active wide receivers,” Wexler said. Collins picked up the issue during Wednesday’s practice and could not return to the field during the rest of the week. The Nico Collins injury came at a difficult time for Houston. Now, the Texans will have to face Cincinnati without one of their most important offensive players. The injury has been described as mild, but Houston has taken a cautious approach with its star receiver. “They will activate somebody or elevate somebody from the practice squad at the bare minimum. The Texans will now try to move forward without their top receiver against Cincinnati. Collins’ injury does not currently appear to be a long-term problem, but his history with hamstring issues gives Houston another reason to take things slowly. His progress next week should provide a clearer picture of whether he can return against the Colts.
He missed Thursday and Friday’s practices before the Texans officially ruled him out on their final injury report.