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HOUSTON -- The Houston Texans didn't have to give Nico Collins a raise considering he had two years remaining on his contract, but they wanted to invest in him, especially given his connection with quarterback C.J. Stroud, amid a booming wide receiver market.
On May 26, it was announced that the Texans are giving Collins a $9 million increase in 2026 and an $8 million increase in 2027. With the new deal, Collins is set to make $29.88 million in 2026, which made him the fifth-highest paid wide receiver at the time.
"You want to set your family up long term," Collins said. "We know in this business, it's a business at the end of the day. It's definitely something that you work hard for. You come into this league to get extended, get contracts.