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The Houston Texans have struggled to get past the wild-card round in the playoffs, which sometimes leads to some roster changes.
But for the Texans, if they want to play for a Super Bowl trip, they say it will be with their star receiver.
Entering his sixth NFL season, all with Houston, Nico Collins signed a three-year, $72.75 million extension after his third. Collins is set to hit free agency after the 2027 season and has reportedly told teammates he believes he is underpaid.
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Nico Collins of the Houston Texans catches a pass on his way to score a touchdown during an NFL game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on October 1, 2023. (Ryan Kang/Getty Images)
But despite Collins’ apparent disappointment, he’s not going anywhere.
“We are not trading Nico Collins,” Texans general manager Nick Caserio told reporters Friday.
“Whoever reported it or whatever information they have can push it. We don’t do business with Nico.”
Collins broke out in his third season, recording 80 receptions for 1,297 yards and eight touchdowns – in his first two seasons, he combined for 70 receptions, 927 yards and three touchdowns.
Nico Collins of the Houston Texans leaves the field during an NFL wild-card playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pa., on Jan. 12, 2026. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
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Collins has since made two Pro Bowls and has recorded at least 1,000 yards in each of his last three seasons. He is set to be the 18th-highest-paid receiver in the league, despite ranking ninth in receiving yards and eighth in touchdowns since 2023.
But since Collins signed his deal, several receivers have reached nine-figure deals, including Ja’Marr Chase, CeeDee Lamb, Justin Jefferson and Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
Nico Collins of the Houston Texans celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on December 3, 2023. (Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
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Collins is accompanied by Jayden Higgins and Tank Dell, and quarterback CJ Stroud is still on his rookie deal. Caserio even shut down the idea of Stroud being available for trade earlier this season.
