Overview
- Collins missed the open portions of practice on Wednesday and Thursday after being carted off during the Wild Card win, marking his second stint in the protocol this season.
- The NFL process requires five phases, including two symptom-free practices with one involving contact and an independent physician’s clearance, a sequence compressed by Houston’s short week after a Monday game.
- Beat reporters characterized Collins’ availability as a long shot, and Friday stands as the final official practice before the team travels to New England.
- Fellow wideout Justin Watson is also in concussion protocol and has not practiced this week.
- Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez advanced in his own protocol by shedding a non-contact jersey at Thursday’s practice, indicating movement toward potential clearance.