Texans GM Rejects Trade Rumors for Nico Collins

Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio firmly rejected trade rumors surrounding star wide receiver Nico Collins following the first three rounds of the NFL draft on Friday, emphasizing the team's commitment to retaining its key offensive player.

Caserio addressed the speculation during a press conference, responding to reports that multiple teams had inquired about Collins' availability. "Teams call teams all the time to check in on players," Caserio said. "We're not trading Nico Collins. Whoever reported it or whatever information that they had, they can shove it. We're not trading Nico." The denial came amid whispers that Collins, who signed a three-year extension worth up to $75 million in 2024, might seek a contract adjustment given the surging market for top receivers.

Collins, a 27-year-old former third-round pick out of Michigan, has emerged as one of the league's elite pass-catchers since joining the Texans in 2021. Entering his sixth NFL season, he has recorded three consecutive 1,000-yard campaigns, including 71 receptions for 1,117 yards and six touchdowns in 2025 despite missing time with a hamstring injury the prior year. Over his last three seasons, Collins...