Nico Collins gets huge three-year extension with Houston Texans

IIn a decisive move to solidify their receiving corps, the Houston Texans have signed a wide receiver Nico Collins to a substantial extension of his three-year contract.

This agreement, first reported by The Athletic’s Diane Russinistrong points that of Houston commitment to one of its big stars of the 2023 season.

Collins’ annual salary will exceed $40 million

The extension is valued at $72.75 million, with $52 million guaranteed, making it Colin one of the ten highest paid receivers in the NFL.

His average annual salary of nearly $24.2 million ranks him seventh among his peers, just ahead of the Seattle Seahawks.DK Metcalf and behind the Philadelphia EaglesAJ Brownthe highest-paid receiver in the league.

Collins’ performance in 2023 was a major factor in this lucrative deal.

He posted career highs across the board with 80 receptions for 1,297 yards and eight touchdowns, narrowly missing his first Pro Bowl selection.

This breakout season came after a relatively modest start to his career, where he recorded 70 catches for 927 yards and three touchdowns in his first two seasons.

The Texans were impressed by Collins’ performance

Texans general manager Nick Caserio had alluded to these negotiations earlier, expressing his desire to retain Colin long term.

Speak with Collins’ agent, Drew Rosenhausknown for representing top talent, resulted in a deal that benefits both parties.

This extension not only secures Colin through the 2027 season, but also raises questions about the future of another important offseason acquisition, Stefon Diggs.

THE Texans reworked Diggs’ contract, allowing him to become a free agent after this season.

With Colin locked up, it seems more and more likely that Diggs’ mandate in Houston could be short-lived.

THE The Texans the offense looks formidable on paper, with talents like quarterback CJ Stroud, receivers Steve Diggs And Dell Tankball carriers Joe Mixon And Dameon Pierceand the tight end Dalton Schultz.

After a successful 2023 season, in which they won ten games and one playoff game, the team is ready for another strong performance.

In the playoffs, Colin proved his worth by catching 11 passes for 164 yards and a touchdown in two games.

Its reliability and constant improvement each year make it a valuable asset for Texans.