Injury-free entering camp
Collins said his limitations during the offseason were not injury-related and that he was simply being managed to stay rested for training camp, Kevin Patra of NFL.com reports.
Collins' profile carries durability concerns, as he's yet to play a full 17-game slate in his NFL career, but the clarification that his limitations during spring and summer aren't indicative of any lingering injuries is encouraging. The 27-year-old has surpassed 1,000 receiving yards in each of the past three seasons and is positioned as the clear No. 1 option for C.J. Stroud in the passing game. Houston will spend camp sorting out the depth behind Collins. Jayden Higgins is positioned as the team's No. 2 receiver, while Jaylin Noel and Xavier Hutchinson are also in the mix along with Tank Dell (knee), who is has looked good while working his way back from the knee injury that cost him the entire 2025 campaign.
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Woody Marks
'Lots of opportunities' on tap
Texans running backs coach Danny Barrett said Sunday that he still envisions Marks taking on a sizable workload in his second NFL season, even after Houston acquired David Montgomery earlier in the offseason, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. "I think the key for Woody is understanding his role, which he does," Barrett said. "He's going to get lots of opportunities."
David Montgomery
Viewed as three-down back
Texans running backs coach Danny Barrett said in early July that Montgomery is "a three-down back" who "can do it all," Kevin Patra of NFL.com reports.
David Montgomery
Central to Texans' plans on offense
Houston's offseason acquisition of Montgomery should help the team have a more punishing running game and improve in the red zone as well as in play action, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 reports.
C.J. Stroud
Strong offseason, per OC
Ahead of training camp, offensive coordinator Nick Caley notes that said he's seen Stroud take a leap this offseason, Jonathan M. Alexander of The Houston Chronicle reports.
Dalton Schultz
Set to lead Houston's TE corps
While Schultz remains the Texans' top tight end ahead of training camp, Jared Koch of SI.com notes that slotting beyond Schultz has yet to be determined.
Jayden Higgins
Drawing praise as WR2
Higgins has consistently drawn praise throughout spring activities as the team's No. 2 wide receiver behind Nico Collins, Jared Koch of SI.com reports.
Jaylin Noel
Impresses at minicamp
Noel was a standout at the Texans' mandatory minicamp, Jared Koch of SI.com reports.
Tank Dell
Shows good progress in minicamp
Dell (knee) was limited during the Texans' minicamp that ended Thursday, but he has been "running and cutting without setbacks," Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Marlin Klein
Dealing with hamstring issue
Klein was sidelined at the Texans' OTAs during the week after tweaking his hamstring, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Tank Dell
Not participating in OTAs
Dell (knee) is not participating in OTAs this week, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.