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Nico Collins returned to Texans practice while linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair was sidelined, the Houston Chronicle reported.
Pierce Nash
September 30, 20261 min read
Wide receiver Nico Collins rejoined the Texans’ practice session, while linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair was sidelined, according to the Houston Chronicle.
The report did not provide further details about either player’s practice status.
Source: Houston Chronicle.
Pierce Nash
Pierce Nash covers Fort Worth high school and area college sports.
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