Texans receiver Jayden Higgins tears ACL and will miss the season
Houston wide receiver Jayden Higgins is expected to sit out the 2026 season after injuring his knee in a practice session with Las Vegas.
Houston Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins has suffered a torn ACL and will miss the 2026 NFL season, according to reports on Wednesday. The injury happened during a joint practice with the Las Vegas Raiders.
ESPN reported that the second-year receiver was hurt in the session, while Yahoo Sports said his sophomore campaign is over. The team has not publicly detailed a recovery timetable.
Higgins was entering his second season with Houston after joining the Texans as a young receiver expected to add depth to the offense. ACL injuries typically require a lengthy rehabilitation process.
The Texans were working through preseason preparations with the Raiders as teams across the league continue training camp ahead of the regular season.
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