MALIEK COLLINS NEWS

DL Maliek Collins thankful for perspective after premature birth of son | Daily Brew Houston Texans DL Maliek Collins shares the story of his son, born prematurely at 24 weeks, and how it has blessed him with perspective.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Returning Sunday Collins (chest) is active Sunday against the Giants.

Impact Collins has missed each of the team's last two contests. His return is good news for the Texans' defensive front, as Collins should see the majority of the snaps at defensive tackle next to Kurt Hinish.

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Two Collinses: Texans Hope for Return of Nico and Maliek vs. Giants After missing the previous two games due to injuries, Houston Texans coach Lovie Smith is hoping to have Nico Collins and Maliek Collins bac...

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Two Collinses: Texans Hope for Return of Nico and Maliek vs. Giants After missing the previous two games due to injuries, Houston Texans coach Lovie Smith is hoping to have Nico Collins and Maliek Collins bac...

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ruled out for Week 9 Collins (chest) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Eagles.

Impact Collins was unavailable for the Texans' Week 8 matchup against Tennessee and was unable to return to practice this week. While he'll be forced to miss a second consecutive game, he'll have 10 days to recover before Houston takes on the Giants on Nov. 13.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eagles look to improve to 8-0 Thursday against lowly Texans

The Philadelphia Eagles look to improve to 8-0 for the first time in franchise history when they visit the one-win Houston Texans

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unlikely for Week 9 Collins (chest) is not expected to suit up Thursday versus the Eagles, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Collins wasn't able to suit up versus the Titans in Week 8, and though he's making progress in his recovery from a chest injury, it looks like he's trending towards a second straight absence. If the veteran defensive tackle is indeed sidelined Thursday, he will then have an additional 10 days to get healthy ahead of Houston's matchup against the Giants on Nov. 13.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Collins (chest) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Titans.

Impact Collins was initially deemed questionable due to the chest injury, but he's been downgraded to out. In his absence, Kurt Hinish and Thomas Booker are candidates for increased snaps in Week 8.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable with chest injury Collins (chest) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus Tennessee, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Impact Collins is in jeopardy of sitting out his first full game of the season as he recovers from a chest injury he sustained during Houston's loss at Las Vegas in Week 7. If he can't go in Week 8, Kurt Hinish and rookie fifth-rounder Thomas Booker would be in line for some extra reps on the Texans' front four.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Texans Notes: Maliek Collins, Nico Collins Timeline Update, Jaleel Johnson Signing The Houston Texans have injury situations with Maliek and Nico Collins.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Houston can't contain run in lopsided loss to Raiders

The Houston Texans followed up their only win of the season with their most lopsided loss

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Josh Jacobs rushes for 3 TDs, Raiders beat Texans 38-20

Josh Jacobs rushed for 143 yards and three second-half touchdowns, and the Las Vegas Raiders ran away from the Houston Texans 38-20

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Texans Rule Maliek Collins Out Following Chest Injury vs. Raiders The Houston Texans have ruled out veteran Maliek Collins following chest injury against Raiders.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Will not return Collins (chest) is out for the remainder of Sunday's contest against the Raiders.

Impact Collins suffered the injury in the first quarter and went straight to the looker room. Thomas Booker and Kurt Hinish will likely see extra opportunity with Collins out.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Collins is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Raiders due to a chest injury.

Impact Collins went straight to the locker room after exiting Sunday's game in the first quarter, and it's unclear whether he'll be able to return. Thomas Booker and Kurt Hinish are candidates to see additional playing time in Collins' absence.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids inactive list Collins (knee) is active Week 3 against the Bears.

Impact Collins saw a downturn in production between opening week and Week 2, as he's been dealing with an unspecified knee injury that forced him to miss two practices this week. He'll still give it a go Sunday, but expectations as far as IDP production should be tempered.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Question for Week 3 Collins (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup against Chicago.

Impact Collins did not practice Friday, as he's been dealing with an unspecified knee injury. It's unknown when the injury arose, as he was able to suit up for Week 1 and Week 2. The 27-year-old has played 81 of the team's defensive snaps through the first two games. Thomas Booker will possibly take over for Collins at starting defensive tackle alongside Roy Lopez Sunday against the Bears.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

'Engine' Mentality: What Maliek Collins Hopes to Bring to Texans' Defensive Line in 2022 Maliek Collins wants to be the “engine” pushing forward for the Texans’ defensive front seven

JULY 12, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Maliek Collins an "Engine" for Texans Defense | Daily Brew Defensive lineman Maliek Collins is excited for 2022 and back to embrace his role as the “engine” of Lovie Smith’s defense.

JULY 11, 2022 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Football 101: Maliek Collins Houston Texans Team Analyst John Harris breaks down Maliek Collins' pass coverage in Week 18 against the Tennessee Titans.

MARCH 18, 2022 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Returns to Houston Collins agreed to a two-year, $17 million deal with the Texans on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact During his first campaign with Houston, Collins totaled 29 tackles (18 solo), 2.5 sacks, one pass deflection, one interception and one fumble recovery across 15 appearances. He played over 50 percent of the team's defensive snaps in all but one game, seeing 49 percent against Arizona in Week 7, and Collins figures to fill a similar role for the Texans next season.

MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't face 49ers Collins (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the 49ers.

Impact Collins was forced to miss the Texans' Week 16 matchup against the Chargers, but he was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday. His absence is likely due to conditioning, as he had served a key role along the Texans' defensive line this season by topping 60 percent of defensive snaps in the majority of games when available.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back from COVID-19 list Collins (illness) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday.

Impact Collins tested positive for the virus and was forced to miss the Texans' Week 16 matchup against the Chargers as a result. However, he should return for Sunday's game against San Francisco to play a key role along Houston's defensive line. Through 14 games this season, he's recorded 26 total tackles, 1.5 sacks and one interception.

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on COVID-19 list Collins (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.

Impact Aaron Wilson of SportsTalk790 reports that Collins, along with Jacob Martin and Derek Rivers, tested positive for the virus. Collins has played at least 49 percent of the Texans' defensive snaps in every game this season, so his potential absence would be a big blow to Houston's defense.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

AP Source: Several asymptomatic NFL players test positive

Several asymptomatic, vaccinated NFL players tested positive for COVID-19 on the first day of “targeted” testing, a person familiar with the results told The Associated Press on Mo...

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS