{
  "id": 2000537,
  "title": "Texans receiver Jayden Higgins is out for the season with a torn ACL, AP source says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/texans-receiver-jayden-higgins-is-out-for-the-season-with-a-torn-acl",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-19T19:19:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/football/nfl/2026/08/19/texans-receiver-jayden-higgins-is-out-for-the-season-with-a-torn-acl-ap-source-says"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Houston Texans receiver Jayden Higgins is projected to miss the remainder of the season due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament, as per an insider with knowledge of his injury, who spoke anonymously to The Associated Press on Wednesday. Higgins suffered the injury while executing a route during a joint practice with the Las Vegas Raiders in Houston on Tuesday. Initially, Coach DeMeco Ryans had stated that Higgins was being assessed for a leg issue. This year's second-round draft pick, Higgins had anticipated playing alongside reigning Pro Bowl wide receiver Nico Collins in the Texans' offense, which is spearheaded by quarterback C.J. Stroud. Coming off a remarkable rookie campaign, where he tallied 41 receptions for 525 yards and six touchdowns, Higgins' absence will undoubtedly impact the team's receiving corps.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Texans receiver Jayden Higgins suffers torn ACL",
    "Injury occurred during joint practice with Raiders",
    "Higgins out for remainder of season"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}