Nico Collins Contract Talks Heat Up

0:00It's April 23rd. You're listening to NFL News today, AI-powered football coverage, Encorey with the story. Teams around the league have started calling the Houston Texans to ask about wide receiver Nico Collins. The two-time pro-Bullstar is due for a contract tweak, with his current pay at just $20.6 million this season, while the market. For top receivers, it's doubled that. It's got folks buzzing ahead of the 2026 draft. Another chatter points to Collins pushing for that adjustment on his three-year deal worth $72.75 million, which runs through the 2027 season. Houston locked him up back in 2024, but the WR money has exploded since then. Fans and analysts are split. Texan supporters hate the idea of losing their breakout guy, who's been key to their playoff push. But rival teams see a chance if Houston box at paying up, especially with Collins proving he's elite at 25 years old. Right now, no signs the Texans are shopping him seriously, they're all in on contending.

1:01Still, those Encorey calls keep the rumor mill spinning, testing the waters. Expect Collins to ball out this year and force the issue. Houston might have to pony up, or risk real drama come extension time.