NFL Network: Texans WR Jayden Higgins (torn ACL) out for 2026 season
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Key Points:
- Houston Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins suffered a torn ACL during a joint practice with the Las Vegas Raiders and will miss the entire 2026 season, according to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport.
- Higgins, the No. 34 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, had a strong rookie season with 41 receptions, 525 yards, and six touchdowns, stepping up after Tank Dell's injury in 2024.
- Higgins played a key role in Houston's passing game alongside Nico Collins and saw an increased target share during the Texans' nine-game winning streak to end the 2025 season.
- With Dell still recovering, Higgins was expected to be a significant contributor in 2026, but the Texans will now rely on receivers Xavier Hutchinson, Jaylin Noel, and Justin Watson to fill the gap.
- The Texans also added running back David Montgomery in the offseason, aiming to bolster their offense despite Higgins' absence.
