Houston Texans secure massive contract extension with top playmaker
IT'S A DONE DEAL!
28 May 2024
Nico Collins just got paid! Composite Getty Image.
After trading for Stefon Diggs, many wondered how that could impact a contract extension for their top receiver in 2023, Nico Collins. Well, we don't have to wonder anymore.
Breaking: The Texans have agreed to a contract extension with WR Nico Collins, per league sources. The new three-year deal will pay him around $24 million per year. https://t.co/ifwypUKTJk
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) May 28, 2024
The Athletic's Dianna Russini is reporting that Collins has agreed to a 3-year contract extension at $24 million per year with Houston.
KPRC 2's Aaron Wilson has been told by a league source that the deal has a $75 million maximum value, that includes $52 million guaranteed.
Nico Collins' $75 million max value deal includes $17 million signing bonus, per a league source @KPRC2 https://t.co/ooMeZyTiCB https://t.co/leEGxL7TFO
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) May 28, 2024
Collins (age 25) was a third-round pick out of Michigan in the 2021 NFL Draft. He’s coming off his best season, in which he recorded 80 catches for 1,297 yards and eight touchdowns.
Nico's catch to open the final regular season game against the Colts was our favorite play from him in 2023.
It took @CJ7STROUD only one play. 75-yard TD to @lbg_nico7! #WeAreTexans
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Alex Bregman is officially heading to Boston, agreeing to a 3-year, $120 million dollar contract this week.
Where do the Astros go from here, and what does it mean for Houston in the short and long-term?
Don't miss the video above as ESPN Houston's John Granato and Lance Zierlein react to Bregman's departure.
