A lifetime deal? WR Nico Collins 'wants to retire' as a Texan amid new deal

TL;DR

WR Nico Collins expresses his desire to retire as a Houston Texan despite having two years left on his current contract. He emphasizes his love for the team and the city of Houston.

Key points

Nico Collins has two years left on his contract
He wants to retire as a Houston Texan
Collins has three 1,000-yard seasons

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Nico Collins will still have two years left on his current three-year, $75 million contract signed back in 2024, but just because the deal is ending doesn't mean his time with the Houston Texans is coming to a close.

Collins, fresh off his third 1,000-yard campaign with the Texans, has made it clear that he's happy in Houston and plans on sticking around for the long term. How long?

If it were up to him, Collins would retire wearing the Battle Red and Liberty White following a successful and long tenure with the AFC South franchise.

“I love the Texans,” Collins told KPRC 2 Sports' Aaron Wilson this past week. “I got drafted here. It’s somewhere I want to end. I love the city, the people, the community. There’s a lot of great positive vibes coming out of the city of Houston. So, it’s definitely a place I would like to retire.”

As the No. 1 weapon for C.J. Stroud, Collins has blossomed into one of the league's top pass-catchers. After a slow start to his career, the Pro Bowler transformed the offensive aerial attack starting in 2023, serving as an x-factor toward Stroud winning Offensive Rookie of the Year.

Since Stroud's arrival, the Texans have won at least 10 games each season and made the playoffs in three straight seasons. Over that span, the duo has combined for 209 catches for 3,420 yards and 21 touchdowns.

While Stroud took a step back in the postseason, including posting a four-interception performance against the New England Patriots in the divisional round, Collins has spent the offseason working alongside the Pro Bowl quarterback and sees a newfound version of him ready to take the field.

Q&A

What is Nico Collins' current contract situation with the Texans?

Nico Collins is under a three-year, $75 million contract, with two years remaining.

Why does Nico Collins want to retire as a Texan?

Collins wants to retire as a Texan because he loves the team, the city, and the positive vibes from the Houston community.

How many 1,000-yard seasons has Nico Collins had with the Texans?

Nico Collins has had three 1,000-yard campaigns with the Houston Texans.