The Houston Texans added running back Israel Abanikanda to the practice squad while monitoring wide receiver Nico Collins ahead of Week 2.
Quick facts
- Houston signed RB Israel Abanikanda to its practice squad.
- WR Nico Collins hurt his hamstring during Wednesday’s practice.
- The injury is not believed to be serious.
- Collins was limited on the injury report.
- His status remains uncertain for Houston’s Week 2 matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Collins’ hamstring issue could affect the Texans’ receiving corps as they prepare to face Cincinnati. He was unable to take part fully in Wednesday’s session after sustaining the injury during practice.
While the hamstring problem is not viewed as a major injury, Houston has not yet determined whether Collins will be available for the Bengals game. His participation level later in the week will help clarify his game-day outlook.
Abanikanda joins the Texans’ practice squad as backfield depth. The former New York Jets running back is now eligible to be elevated to the active roster if Houston needs assistance at the position on game week.
