Nico Collins

KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson reports Nico Collins (shoulder) is expected to be ready when the Texans open training camp.

Collins was sidelined throughout the spring as he recovered from offseason shoulder surgery. Fresh off signing a new three-year, $72 million deal, the Texans are hoping Collins can replicate the success he had in 2023, which led to a breakout campaign that saw him total 80 receptions for 1,297 yards and eight touchdowns in 15 games. Collins posted career numbers across the board while also averaging a career-high 16.2 YPR in Bobby Slowik’s offense. The 6-foot-4, 215-pound receiver will face stiff target competition with the arrival of Stefon Diggs and Tank Dell (ankle) returning from injury, but Collins should still have plenty of upside as a high-end WR2 in an offense that’s expected to take a massive leap forward after last year’s success.