Concussion confirmed
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel confirmed Tuesday that Boutte is in concussion protocol, Ben Volin of The Boston Globe reports.
Boutte was unable to return to this past Sunday's 28-24 win over the Ravens after checking out of the game in the fourth quarter to be evaluated for a head injury. With Boutte now having been diagnosed with a concussion, he could face an uphill battle to clear the five-step protocol in advance of the Patriots' Week 17 game against the Jets. Boutte's potential absence could free up more playing time out wide for rookie Kyle Williams, who had previously seen his largest snap shares of the season in Weeks 10 and 11 while Boutte was sidelined with a hamstring injury.
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Nico Collins
May return in Week 4
Collins (hamstring), who is missing a second game in a row Sunday at Indianapolis, has "a decent chance" to return to action in Week 4 against the Cowboys on Oct. 4, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Nico Collins
Will not play Sunday
Collins (hamstring) will not play in Sunday's game at Indianapolis.
Nico Collins
Not practicing Friday
Collins (hamstring) isn't practicing Friday and is slated to miss a second game in a row, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Nico Collins
Status 'very much in doubt'
Collins (hamstring) is "very much in doubt" for Sunday's game against the Colts, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Nico Collins
Officially DNP again Thursday
Collins (hamstring) was listed as a non-participant at Thursday's practice.
Nico Collins
Not practicing Thursday
Collins (hamstring) wasn't spotted at the media-access portion of Thursday's practice, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.
Nico Collins
Officially held out Wednesday
Collins (hamstring) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's injury report.
Nico Collins
Not seen at practice
Collins (hamstring) wasn't spotted at the media-access portion of Wednesday's practice, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.
Jaylin Noel
Records 107 all-purpose yards vs. Cincinnati
Noel caught one pass on five targets and added a 13-yard carry during the Texans' 20-6 loss to the Bengals on Sunday. He also returned three punts for 32 yards and one kickoff for 31 yards.
Kayshon Boutte
Tallies three catches in Week 2 loss
Boutte caught three of five targets for 37 yards during the Texans' 20-6 loss to the Bengals on Sunday.