What happened: Per Adam Schefter, Pro Bowl wide receiver Nico Collins and the Houston Texans agreed Tuesday on an adjusted contract that guarantees his salary for the next two seasons. The reworked deal includes a $9 million cash increase this year and an $8 million cash increase next year, according to his agents Drew and Jason Rosenhaus. It is a restructure that raises Collins' near-term earnings without a reported new contract length.

Why it matters: The move signals Houston's commitment to its top pass-catcher heading into the 2026 season, securing a cornerstone of the offense after a stretch of offseason noise around the receiver room. It follows earlier reports in which Texans GM Nick Caserio emphatically denied Nico Collins trade rumors, and this guarantee effectively closes the door on those questions. Locking in guaranteed money two years out also gives the Texans cost certainty at a premium position.

What to watch: Watch for official confirmation of the adjusted terms from the Texans and any cap-structure details. Collins' role and target share entering the 2026 season are the next things to monitor.