Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins could be available when the team faces the Dallas Cowboys in Week 4, although he will miss Houston’s Week 3 game because of a hamstring injury. His potential return was reported by ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter, who said Collins has a reasonable chance to play against Dallas.
Collins has appeared in one game this season, Houston’s Week 1 loss to the Buffalo Bills. He recorded seven catches for 75 yards and one touchdown in that game.
Dallas also has several defensive-back injuries to monitor. Cornerback Cobie Durant and safeties Malik Hooker and P.J. Locke are unavailable for the Cowboys’ Week 3 matchup with the Baltimore Ravens in Brazil. Their availability for the Texans game has not yet been determined.
The Cowboys are currently using DaRon Bland and Shavon Revel at cornerback. Dallas entered Week 3 ranked 17th in pass defense, allowing 218 yards per game. The team has also added safety Caleb Downs, who has taken on a larger role, while the source said the secondary still has areas to address.
Houston quarterback C.J. Stroud has guided the Texans to the playoffs, including last season before the team’s postseason loss to the New England Patriots. The source also mentioned a possible Dallas trade for Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr., but no completed deal was reported. Further details about the injured Cowboys players’ Week 4 statuses were not provided.
