Nico Collins enters the 2026 NFL season coming off consecutive 1,000-yard campaigns, including 1,117 yards in 2025, but a Grade 1 hamstring strain suffered in mid-September has already sidelined the Texans' Pro Bowl wideout for multiple early games. Official injury reports list him as limited or out, directly capping his initial target share alongside quarterback C.J. Stroud. His May 2026 contract adjustment, which boosted 2026 cash compensation significantly, secures his role as the clear alpha receiver without reported holdout concerns. Market pricing reflects trader caution around the injury timeline and recovery pace, while noting Houston's offensive continuity and Collins' established volume in prior healthy stretches as potential tailwinds for a full-season total.