Nico Collins - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez cleared to play on Sunday, Texans star Nico Collins ruled out The Patriots have a relatively clean injury report ahead of Sunday's divisional round game against the Texans.

3 HOURS AGO • BOSTON.COM

Won't play Sunday Collins (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's divisional-round game at New England.

Impact Collins wasn't able to practice in any capacity this week following the concussion that he suffered during Monday's wild-card win in Pittsburgh. With their No. 1 WR out this weekend, the Texans will be rolling with Jayden Higgins, Christian Kirk, Xavier Hutchinson and Jaylin Noel as the primary options at the position. In order for Collins to have a chance to play again this season, Houston will need to advance to the AFC Championship Game on Sunday, Jan. 25.

4 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nico Collins gets unfortunate (but not unexpected) injury update ahead of Sunday's game It brings me no pleasure to have to take on the role of bearer of bad news, but at least this bit of bad news shouldn't come as a huge shock...

4 HOURS AGO • TOROTIMES.COM

Not spotted at practice Friday Collins (concussion) is not participating in the early portion of Friday's practice open to the media, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Collins has yet to resume practicing in even a limited capacity since having sustained a concussion during Houston's wild-card win at Pittsburgh on Monday, which seemingly puts him on the wrong track for Sunday's divisional-round game at New England. Friday's official injury report will reveal whether the Texans leave the door open for Collins to play Sunday, but in order to retake the field he would need to gain full clearance from the NFL's five-step concussion protocol, including from an independent neurologist.

7 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nico Collins injury update puts pressure on Christian Kirk for repeat performance Over the two and a half days that have passed since Houston Texans leading receiver Nico Collins exited Monday's Wild Card Round win over th...

1 DAY AGO • TOROTIMES.COM

Texans Star Nico Collins 'Long Shot' To Play Against Patriots Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins remains in the concussion protocol and could miss Sunday's game against the New England Patriots.

1 DAY AGO • NESN.COM

Patriots just got a huge break as Texans' star is trending to miss playoff clash The Patriots' defense get a massive boost, as Texans' WR Nico Collins misses another day of practice.

1 DAY AGO • MUSKETFIRE.COM

Missing another practice Collins (concussion) wasn't spotted at practice Thursday, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Collins, who sustained a concussion during this past Monday's wild-card win over the Steelers, also didn't practice Wednesday and his continued absence a day later clouds his status for Sunday's divisional-round game against the Patriots. Friday's final injury report will reveal whether the Texans' top wideout has a chance to play this weekend, but if Collins ends up being unavailable versus New England, Jayden Higgins, Christian Kirk and Xavier Hutchinson would be in line to pace Houston's WR corps, with Jaylin Noel also in the mix.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

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2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

No practice Wednesday Collins (concussion) isn't practicing Wednesday, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.

Impact While attempting to corral a C.J. Stroud pass in the third quarter of Monday's wild-card win at Pittsburgh, Collins wasn't able to brace himself as his helmet went directly into the turf. He remained on the field for a spell and then was carted from the sideline to the locker room, after which he was diagnosed with a concussion. With a short week to prepare for Sunday's divisional-round game in New England, Collins may be hard-pressed to gain clearance from the protocol for head injuries to be able to play this weekend, but he at least has chances Thursday and Friday for on-field work before then.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

After career-best performance, Christian Kirk talks stepping up with Nico Collins out When you lose one of the most talented wide receivers in the NFL, you need to bring out the shovels, brushes, buckets and sieves to dig deep...

3 DAYS AGO • TOROTIMES.COM

Nico Collins Injury: What Texans Coach Said About Star Wideout Texans wide receiver Nico Collins exited Monday night's win with a concussion, putting his status against the Patriots on Sunday in doubt.

3 DAYS AGO • NESN.COM

Nico Collins Carted Off Field vs. Steelers for Concussion Evaluation The Texans might be without their top offensive weapon for a while.

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

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3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Nico Collins getting carted off during Wild Card is a nightmare scenario for Texans fans The Houston Texans have to get past the Pittsburgh Steelers if they want to advance to the next round. Unfortunately, they might be without...

3 DAYS AGO • TOROTIMES.COM

Out with concussion Collins will not return to Monday's wild-card game against the Steelers.

Impact Collins hit his head hard off the turf on an incomplete pass late in the third quarter and was carted to the locker room to be evaluated for a concussion. His performance ends with three catches for 21 yards. Assuming the Texans can hold onto their fourth-quarter lead, Collins will aim to clear concussion protocol in time for Sunday's divisional-round matchup against New England.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Shaken up against Pittsburgh Collins is questionable to return to Monday's wild-card game against the Steelers due to a head injury.

Impact Collins has had a couple of hard collisions during the game, and he most recently hit his head directly off the turf on an incomplete pass late in the third quarter. He struggled to get off the field and was carted to the locker room to be evaluated for a concussion, so his return looks to be highly questionable. Collins recorded three receptions for 21 yards prior to his exit.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ready for playoffs Collins, who was inactive for this past Sunday's regular-season finale against the Colts, isn't listed on the Texans' injury report ahead of Monday night's playoff opener against t...

Impact Collins and veteran RB Nick Chubb were rested in the Texans' Week 18 win, with an eye toward keeping the duo fresh for the team's upcoming postseason run. With Collins currently not managing any injury concerns, he's set to reclaim his role as Houston's top wideout Monday, on the heels of recording a 71/1,117/6 receiving line (on 120 targets) in 15 regular-season contests.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Tomlin issues a stern warning as Steelers prepare for rising star Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin identified Texans WR Nico Collins as an X-factor this week, and stopping him is priority No.1.

JANUARY 8 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

Inactive Sunday Collins is inactive for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Colts.

Impact With Houston opting to rest Collins, Jayden Higgins, Christian Kirk, Xavier Hutchinson, Jaylin Noel and Justin Watson are available to handle the team's Week 18 WR duties. Per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston, Higgins and Noel are expected to have "solid" roles versus Indianapolis, while the Texans elect to preserve the health of their top WR ahead of the postseason. Collins' next game action is thus slated to happen in the wild-card round of the playoffs.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Is Nico Collins playing today? Latest update on Houston Texans WR for Week 18 | Sporting News Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins is not going to play in Week 18 against the Indianapolis Colts. Here's the reason why the Texans a...

JANUARY 4 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Expected to rest in Week 18 The Texans are planning on resting Collins ahead of the postseason and are expected to make him a healthy scratch for Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Colts, Jonathan M. A...

Impact Though they can still clinch the AFC South on Sunday with a win over the Colts and a loss by the heavily favored Jaguars to the 3-13 Titans, the Texans will instead prioritize their top wideout's health in Week 18 rather than potentially exposing him to an injury in the pursuit of a longshot bid for a division title. Even if Houston ends up making Collins active for the contest, he still doesn't appear likely to play any snaps. Expect the Texans to proceed with Jayden Higgins, Jaylin Noel, Christian Kirk and Xavier Hutchinson as their main options at receiver against Indianapolis.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Another modest performance Collins recorded three receptions on four targets for 57 yards in Saturday's 20-16 win over the Chargers.

Impact The Texans accounted for most of their offensive production on two deep touchdown passes on their first two possessions, and Collins wasn't on the receiving end of either. He was one of five Houston pass catchers to earn at least four targets, as CJ Stroud distributed targets evenly to his skill-position players. The end result was that Collins turned in a modest 57 yards, his second consecutive game with under 60 receiving yards.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Collins Selected To Second Consecutive Pro Bowl Pro Bowl Wide Receivers were announced this morning.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

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