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Texans’ Nico Collins carted off the field after scary fall

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Renzo Pocholo Salao | Last updated Jan 12, 2026 11:13 PM ET

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins was taken off the field Monday after a scary fall sent him into concussion protocol during his team’s Wild Card matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Texans quarterback CJ Stroud tried to hit Collins on a short pass middle late in the third quarter. With Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. draped all over Collins, the Texans wideout crashed helmet-first onto the grass at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pa. Collins was in the fencing position for a few moments as he lay on the ground.

Nico Collins went to the locker room and is being evaluated for a concussion, the Texans announced. pic.twitter.com/sUGNipbmkr
— ESPN (@espn) January 13, 2026

Collins struggled to get himself into the medical tent and was eventually carted off the field. He was evaluated for a concussion and later ruled out of the game.

Collins left the contest with three catches for 21 yards.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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