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NFL·INJURY·September 17, 2026 07:41 AM ET

Nico Collins' status vs. Bengals in doubt after hamstring injury

Doctors reportedly do not expect a serious issue

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 171 min read
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What happened: Collins was injured at Wednesday's practice and was evaluated by doctors afterward. Adam Schefter reported the early outlook was encouraging, but Houston still has a late-week decision ahead on his availability for Sunday.

Why it matters: Any limitation for Collins would affect the Texans' receiving group heading into a regular-season game against Cincinnati. Midweek hamstring issues can reshape practice reps and game planning even when the initial medical outlook is optimistic.

What to watch: Houston's next injury reports will show whether Collins returns to practice before Sunday. His status later this week will determine whether he enters the weekend on track to face the Bengals.

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