Collins returns with the Texans missing four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Stefon Diggs, who is out for the season because of a knee injury. Houston played without Diggs or Collins in its previous game and lost to the New York Jets 21-13 to drop to 6-3.

The Houston Texans offense will get a much-needed boost with Nico Collins activated from injured reserve. Will he play against the Detroit Lions on Sunday? Carson Field gives the latest update. The Houston Texans offense will get a much-needed boost with Nico Collins activated from injured reserve.

Houston Texans receiver Nico Collins, who has missed four games with a hamstring injury, returned to practice Friday morning. He is not officially on the roster yet. The Texans have 21 days from Friday to place him back on the 53-man roster or return him to the injured reserve where he’d be out for the rest of the season.