Texans wide receiver Nico Collins fined $14,491 by NFL for unsportsmanlike conduct for ‘violent gesture’
Aaron Wilson, KPRC 2 Houston Texans Reporter
Houston Texans' Nico Collins (12) scores a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) (Michael Conroy, Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Texans star wide receiver Nico Collins was paid a visit by the NFL fine police.
The league fined the Pro Bowl selection $14,491 for unsportsmanlike conduct.
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It was for a ‘violent gesture,’ according to the NFL, which has made it a point of emphasis.
After a 29-yard reception in the fourth quarter of a 20-16 win, Collins celebrated by spinning the football and then doing what appeared to be an innocuous finger-gun motion.
#Texans wide receiver Nico Collins was fined $14,491 by #NFL for unsportsmanlike conduct for 'violent gesture' #NFL has made this a point of emphasis. @KPRC2 It was, per the league, for this post-play celebration at 8:32 of fourth quarter win over #Coltshttps://t.co/Qdoo8ZPiA1
