Texans WR Nico Collins Lands on Injured Reserve with Hamstring Injury
The Houston Texans have been dealt another blow with the news that wide receiver Nico Collins has been placed on Injured Reserve due to a hamstring injury. The news came on Monday, leaving fans and analysts alike frustrated, especially after the team just finished a brutal Week 1 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
Collins, a second-year player out of Michigan, showed promise in his rookie season, establishing himself as a key part of the Texans’ offense. However, his 2022 campaign is off to a rough start. The hamstring injury, sustained during the Ravens game, is the latest setback for the young receiver, who missed several training camp sessions earlier this summer with a foot issue.
This news adds to the Texans’ growing list of injuries, with quarterback Davis Mills and Brandin Cooks already dealing with their own injury concerns. The team is now scrambling to find a solution at receiver with Collins sidelined. Rookie John Metchie III, unfortunately, is also sidelined due to a long-term ACL injury.
With Collins on IR, the Texans will likely look to other receivers like Chris Conley, Amari Rodgers, and Phillip Dorsett to step up and fill the void. The team is hoping that Collins can return later in the season, but the timeline for his recovery is currently unknown.
This injury, unfortunately, throws a wrench into the Texans’ plans to develop their young offense. However, this could be an opportunity for other players to shine and prove their worth. While the injury is a setback, the Texans will need to find a way to adapt and overcome, especially with a difficult schedule ahead.
