Nico Collins did not practice on Wednesday in Texas after suffering a concussion on Monday.<\/b>
\nNico Collins did not practice on Wednesday in Texas after suffering a concussion on Monday.
While Christian Gonzalez continues to make strides in his return from a concussion, the Houston Texans could be entering Sunday\u2019s divisional-round playoff game at Gillette Stadium without their top receiver.
Both the Patriots and Texans released their respective injury reports following Wednesday\u2019s practice, with Houston wideout Nico Collins ruled out of practice due to a concussion.
Both Collins and Gonzalez suffered concussions during their respective playoff games against the Steelers and Chargers in the wild-card round \u2014 with Collins needing to be carted off the field on Monday at Acrisure Stadium during that eventual 30-6 win in Pittsburgh.
Gonzalez was also concussed on Sunday during New England\u2019s win over Los Angeles, but was back at practice as a limited participant on Wednesday \u2014 signaling that he\u2019s on the cusp of getting cleared for game action later this week.
Collins \u2014 who also missed a game earlier this season due to a concussion \u2014 is a bit further along in the process, which could put his availability in doubt for Sunday\u2019s game in Foxborough.
Playing without Collins would be a sizable loss for a largely pedestrian Houston offense, with the 6-foot-4 wideout serving as C.J. Stroud\u2019s go-to deep threat over the years. The former Michigan standout has surpassed 1,000 receiving yards in three straight seasons.
Beyond the positive update on Gonzalez\u2019s availability, the Patriots also received a lift on Wednesday in terms of Khyiris Tonga\u2019s return to the practice field.
The run-stuffing defensive tackle was a limited participant on Wednesday and could be in play for Sunday after missing the last three games due to a foot injury.
The only two Patriots players who did not practice on Wednesday were offensive tackles Morgan Moses and Thayer Munford Jr. \u2014 with the duo ruled out due to knee injuries.
Here\u2019s a look at the injury reports for both the Patriots and Texans:PATRIOTS
Did Not Participate
OT Morgan Moses \u2013 Knee
OT Thayer Munford Jr. \u2013 Knee
Limited
CB Christian Gonzalez \u2013 Concussion Protocol
TE Hunter Henry \u2013 Knee
LB Anfernee Jennings \u2013 Knee
RB Terrell Jennings \u2013 Concussion
LB Harold Landry \u2013 Knee
DL Khyiris Tonga \u2013 Foot
Full Participation
CB Alex Austin \u2013 WristTEXANS
Did Not Participate
DE Denico Autry \u2013 Knee
T Trent Brown \u2013 Ankle
WR Nico Collins \u2013 Concussion
WR Justin Watson \u2013 Concussion
Limited
LB Azeez Al-Shaair \u2013 Knee
T\/G Tytus Howard \u2013 Ankle
G Ed Ingram \u2013 Shoulder
RB Jawhar Jordan \u2013 Ankle
CB Kamari Lassiter \u2013 Ankle\/Knee
DT Sheldon Rankins \u2013 Elbow
Full Participation
LS Austin Brinkman \u2013 Knee
T Aireontae Ersery \u2013 Thumb
S Jaylen Reed \u2013 Forearm<\/p>\n