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The Houston Texans person had difficulties getting beyond nan wild-card information of nan playoffs, which sometimes prompts immoderate changes connected a roster.
But for nan Texans, if they want to play for a Super Bowl trip, they opportunity it will beryllium pinch their prima receiver.
Nico Collins is entering his sixth NFL season, each pinch Houston, and signed a three-year, $72.75 cardinal hold aft his third. Set to scope free agency aft nan 2027 season, Collins has reportedly said to teammates that he believes he is underpaid.
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Nico Collins of nan Houston Texans catches a walk connected his measurement to scoring a touchdown during an NFL crippled against nan Pittsburgh Steelers astatine NRG Stadium successful Houston, Texas, connected Oct. 1, 2023. (Ryan Kang/Getty Images)
But contempt Collins' evident disappointment, he's not going anywhere.
"We’re not trading Nico Collins," Texans wide head Nick Caserio told reporters Friday.
"Whoever reported it aliases immoderate accusation that they had, they tin shove it. We’re not trading Nico."
Collins collapsed retired successful his 3rd season, signaling 80 receptions for 1,297 yards and 8 touchdowns -- successful his first 2 seasons, he mixed for 70 receptions, 927 yards and 3 touchdowns.
Nico Collins of nan Houston Texans exits nan section during an NFL wild-card playoff crippled against nan Pittsburgh Steelers astatine Acrisure Stadium successful Pittsburgh, Pa., connected Jan. 12, 2026. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
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Collins has since made 2 Pro Bowls and has recorded astatine slightest 1,000 yards successful each of his past 3 seasons. He is group to beryllium nan 18th-highest-paid receiver successful nan league, despite, since 2023, being ninth successful receiving yards and tied for eighth successful touchdowns.
But since Collins signed his deal, galore receivers person reached nine-figure deals, including Ja'Marr Chase, CeeDee Lamb, Justin Jefferson and Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
Nico Collins of nan Houston Texans celebrates aft scoring a touchdown successful nan 4th fourth against nan Denver Broncos astatine NRG Stadium successful Houston, Texas, connected Dec. 3, 2023. (Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
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Collins is accompanied by Jayden Higgins and Tank Dell, and backmost C.J. Stroud is still connected his rookie deal. Caserio moreover unopen down nan conception that Stroud was disposable for waste and acquisition earlier this season.
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