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Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio watches warm ups before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Houston.

Texans' road to 2024 postseason goes through this team, GM says

Nick Caserio is keeping his eyes fixed on a battle of AFC playoff contenders.

Houston Rockets center Hakeem Olajuwon, left, and Rockets coach Rudy Tomjanovich shake hands as they celebrate their second straight NBA championship, Wednesday, June 14, 1995, in Houston. The Rocket beat the Orlando Magic 113-101 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals to sweep the Magic 4-0.

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Cheap Seats

Nico Collins #12 of the Houston Texans celebrates as he runs onto the field during player introductions before an AFC wild-card playoff football game against the Cleveland Browns at NRG Stadium on January 13, 2024 in Houston, Texas.

Locked up

In the Cheap Seats, Chron sports writers answer burning questions from readers.

What does Nico Collins' contract extension mean for the Texans?

Chron sports editor Josh Criswell:

Nico Collins enjoyed a breakout season in his third NFL campaign, and the Texans rewarded him for it this week with a three-year contract extension.

Houston already has arguably the top wide receiver trio in the NFL, with four-time Pro Bowler Stefon Diggs joining Collins and rookie standout Tank Dell this offseason. Though with Diggs poised to become a free agent after the season, Collins' extension helps solidify the Texans' future. In addition to Collins and Dell, they have Offensive Rookie of the Year C.J. Stroud, running back Joe Mixon, veteran offensive linemen Laremy Tunsil, Tytus Howard and Shaq Mason, tight end Dalton Schultz, Defensive Rookie of the Year Will Anderson Jr., linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. and kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn under team control through at least 2026.