Houston Texans WR Jayden Higgins tears ACL, out for 2026
Houston Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins sustained a torn ACL and will miss the entire 2026 NFL season. He appeared in all 17 games last season.
Houston Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins suffered a torn ACL during a joint practice with the Las Vegas Raiders on Tuesday, and will miss the entirety of the 2026 NFL season. Higgins, a second-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, played in 17 games last season, making 41 catches for 525 yards and six scores. He started 10 games as a rookie.
The Texans have other wide receivers including Nico Collins, Xavier Hutchinson, Justin Watson, Tank Dell, and Jaylin Noel. Dell is still recovering from knee injuries sustained in 2024, while Noel is dealing with hamstring and pinky injuries. The Texans will host the Raiders in a preseason game Thursday and the Carolina Panthers in their preseason finale on Aug. 28. Their regular season opener is set for Sept. 13 against the Buffalo Bills.
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