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NFL Week 3-4: Injury updates for Texans and Bengals

Overview

As the NFL progresses into Week 3, injury concerns for the Houston Texans and Cincinnati Bengals continue to evolve. In Houston, star wide receiver Nico Collins was initially ruled out for the Week 3 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts after missing two consecutive games due to a Grade 1 hamstring strain. While sidelined, the Texans relied on tight end Dalton Schultz, described by head coach DeMeco Ryans as a “smart, trusted weapon,” to mitigate losses alongside injured receivers Jayden Higgins and Tank Dell.

Collins has since made a full recovery. After returning to practice, he was removed from the injury report ahead of the Week 4 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. Following limited participation earlier in the week, Collins practiced fully on Friday, stating that the injury is “in the past.” His return is viewed as critical for the 0-3 Texans and quarterback C.J. Stroud.

Despite his return, some analysts have raised speculation regarding Collins' long-term future with the team due to his contract expiring after the 2027 season, suggesting the Texans might listen to trade inquiries. However, such a move would be complicated by the season-ending ACL injury to Jayden Higgins.

In Indianapolis, the Colts entered their matchup without wide receivers Alec Pierce and Ashton Dulin, while cornerback Charvarius Ward Sr. remained questionable. In Cincinnati, quarterback Joe Burrow has continued to manage “back tightness” but expressed his intention to play, while defensive end Shemar Stewart was expected to make his season debut following knee injury recovery.

Entities

Houston Texans · Nico Collins · Cincinnati Bengals · C.J. Stroud · DeMeco Ryans

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Nico Collins cleared from injury report ahead of Texans vs. Cowboys game

    Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins is expected to return from a hamstring injury for the Week 4 game against the Dallas Cowboys after practicing fully on Friday.

  2. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Nico Collins returns to Texans practice amid injury and trade speculation

    Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins has returned to practice following a hamstring injury, amid speculation that the team could listen to trade offers due to his contract status.

  3. [SPORTS] 8 sources
    Nico Collins ruled out for Texans vs. Colts due to hamstring injury

    Houston Texans star receiver Nico Collins is ruled out for Week 3 against the Indianapolis Colts due to a hamstring injury, joining several other key starters on the Texans' injury report.

  4. [SPORTS] 8 sources
    Nico Collins ruled out for Texans Week 2 game against Bengals

    Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins has been ruled out for the Week 2 game against the Cincinnati Bengals after suffering a Grade 1 hamstring strain during practice.

  5. [SPORTS] 11 sources
    NFL Week 2: Injury concerns for Burrow and Collins ahead of key matchups

    NFL Week 2 features injury concerns for stars Joe Burrow and Nico Collins ahead of the Bengals-Texans matchup, while the Browns prepare to face the Buccaneers.

Sources

amfoo.de · battleredblog.com · bleacherreport.com · bloggingtheboys.com · bucsnation.com · capperspicks.com · cincyjungle.com · cleveland.com · heavy.com · hindi.sportskeeda.com · newsday.com · nfldraftdiamonds.com · pickdawgz.com · profootballrumors.com · queondamagazine.com · rotoballer.com · si.com · sportschatplace.com · sportskeeda.com · sportsnaut.com · srnnews.com · stampedeblue.com · thepostnewspaper.net · timesng.com · yourNEWS.com

This summary has been updated 6 times: see revision history