Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins exited the ‘Monday Night Football’ matchup vs. the Seattle Seahawks with an apparent injury.
Early in the fourth quarter, Collins attempted to grab a C.J. Stroud pass, but was entangled with a Seattle defender and hit the ground hard. His head bounced off the turf on the sideline.
Collins was seen down on a knee on the sideline while play continued. He entered the blue medical tent for an injury evaluation and was later seen heading to the locker room.
It’s the latest blow to a Houston offense that was still trying to find its groove on Monday night. With a porous offensive line highlighting the Texans’ issues, Houston can ill afford to lose their No. 1 receiver for a lengthy stretch.
Here’s the latest on Collins:
Nico Collins injury update
Collins was ruled out of the game vs. the Seahawks with a concussion. He was initially listed as questionable as he underwent a concussion check.
He finished the matchup with four receptions for 27 yards before the fourth-quarter ailment left him on the sidlines.
(This story will be updated.)