Texans WR Jayden Higgins tore his ACL
Houston Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins has been ruled out for the 2026 NFL season after suffering a torn ACL during a joint practice. The injury is a significant blow to the team's depth chart as they prepare for the upcoming season.
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Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins left Tuesday’s joint practice with the Raiders after suffering an injury and it looks like it is going to be a long time before he’s able to return to action.
According to multiple reports, Higgins has been diagnosed with a torn ACL. The injury will keep him out for the entire 2026 season.
Higgins was a second-round pick in Houston last season and he was listed as a starting wideout on the team’s depth chart. Higgins had 41 catches for 525 yards and six touchdowns during his rookie year.
Nico Collins and Xavier Hutchinson joined Higgins on the top line of the depth chart. Tank Dell — who is returning from a major knee injury of his own — is on the second rung with Jaylin Noel and Justin Watson.
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