Sources: Texans' Jayden Higgins has torn ACL, out for season
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Key Points:
- Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins suffered a torn ACL during Tuesday's joint practice with the Las Vegas Raiders, ending his 2026 season prematurely.
- Higgins, a 2025 second-round pick, had a strong rookie season with 10 starts, 525 receiving yards, and six touchdowns.
- The injury occurred during red zone drills when Higgins fell awkwardly and was unable to get up immediately but eventually limped off on his own.
- Houston will now depend more on wide receivers Xavier Hutchinson, Tank Dell, and Jaylin Noel, though Dell and Noel are still recovering from their own injuries.
- Hutchinson had a career-best season in 2025 with 35 receptions, 428 yards, and three touchdowns, while Dell and Noel have faced setbacks including a serious knee injury and finger and hamstring issues, respectively.
