Houston Texans defensive tackle Maliek Collins is sporting a new jersey number for 2022.
The former Dallas Cowboys 2016 third-round pick has gone back to his jersey number from his days with the NFC East club. Collins will be wearing No. 96 for the first time since 2019, and it took some persuasion from incoming defensive end Mario Addison for him to make the switch.
“He wanted it (worse) than me,” Collins told reporters Tuesday after organized team activities at Houston Methodist Training Center. “He sent a wire. I got more sacks in 96 than 97, so I feel like it’s a little bit of luck being back in my old number. Thought it’d be better for me.”
