Nico Collins one of four Texans players ruled out for Week 2

NBC Sports • September 18, 2026 • sports

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The Houston Texans will be without key players Nico Collins, Ed Ingram, Jadeveon Clowney, and Jake Hummel for their Week 2 game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Collins, the team's top receiver, is sidelined with a hamstring injury sustained during practice, missing the last two sessions.
Ingram is out due to a groin injury, while Clowney and Hummel are also ruled out with knee and groin injuries, respectively.
Offensive tackle Trent Brown and linebacker Wade Woodaz participated fully in practice and are expected to play despite no official game status.
The Texans will host the Bengals at Reliant Stadium on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.