NFL Network: Texans WR Jayden Higgins (torn ACL) out for 2026 season
The Texans face the 2026 NFL season without wide receiver Jayden Higgins following a major knee injury.
The story so far
The Houston Texans will play the 2026 NFL season without second-year wide receiver Jayden Higgins. His absence creates an immediate personnel gap on the team's offense, altering the deployment and fantasy football outlook for remaining targets like Nico Collins and Tank Dell.
The injury occurred during a joint practice session against the Las Vegas Raiders. Following the incident, medical evaluations confirmed a torn ACL, ending his upcoming season prematurely.
Coverage does not yet specify the exact timeline for his rehabilitation or the official roster moves the franchise will make to fill the vacancy, though discussions are underway regarding potential replacements.
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Who reported it (9)
- Jayden Higgins' Recent Injury Adds to Texans' Growing WR Concerns Yahoo Sports · 2h ago
- 5 possible Jayden Higgins replacements for Texas, with 2 familiar faces Yahoo Sports · 2h ago
- Jayden Higgins Tears ACL: Fantasy Football Impact On Nico Collins, Tank Dell & Rest Of Texans FantasyLife · 2h ago
- Texans lose promising second-year WR Jayden Higgins to season-ending injury CBS Sports · 2h ago
- Sources: Texans' Jayden Higgins has torn ACL, out for season ESPN · 3h ago
- Jayden Higgins injury update: Key Texans WR out for season with torn ACL USA Today · 3h ago
- Jayden Higgins tears ACL during practice NBC Sports · 3h ago
- Texans' Jayden Higgins Reportedly Suffers Major Knee Injury in Joint Practice vs. Raiders Bleacher Report · 3h ago
- NFL Network: Texans WR Jayden Higgins (torn ACL) out for 2026 season NFL.com · 3h ago broke it first
The obvious questions
What injury did Jayden Higgins suffer?
He suffered a torn ACL during a joint practice.
Which team does Jayden Higgins play for?
He plays wide receiver for the Houston Texans.
How long is Jayden Higgins out for?
Coverage indicates he is out for the entire 2026 NFL season.
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