Texans rule out Collins, 4 other key players vs. Bengals; Stingley to return

Wide receiver Nico Collins was ruled out of the Houston Texans' Week 10 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals with a calf injury, the team announced Friday.

Jimmie Ward (hamstring), Dameon Pierce (ankle), Henry To'oTo'o (concussion), and Ka'imi Fairbairn (quad) were also ruled out, while Steven Nelson (back/neck) is listed as questionable.

Cornerback Derek Stingley is off the injury report and set to make his return after a six-game absence due to a hamstring injury. He was a full participant in practice Thursday and Friday after the team opened his 21-day practice window Wednesday.

The 2022 third overall pick also missed time last year with a hamstring ailment, only suiting up in nine games for Houston. His return will add some much-needed depth to a banged-up secondary.

Collins has emerged as the Texans' top pass-catcher in 2023. The Michigan product leads the team in targets (53), receptions (36), and yards (631).

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