Texans consider wide receiver options after Jayden Higgins' injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 7:04 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
The Houston Texans are exploring free agent wide receivers following the injury of Jayden Higgins, who suffered a torn ACL during practice on August 16. Higgins, the Texans’ first selection in the 2025 NFL Draft, is expected to miss the entire season. With his absence, the Texans are looking at available players to bolster their receiving corps ahead of the season opener against the Buffalo Bills on September 13. Key names being considered include Tyreek Hill, Curtis Samuel, and DeAndre Hopkins, among others.
- •Jayden Higgins suffered a torn ACL and will miss the season.
- •Higgins had 525 receiving yards and six touchdowns last season.
- •The Texans' season opener is against the Buffalo Bills on September 13.
- •Tyreek Hill, Curtis Samuel, and DeAndre Hopkins are potential targets.
- •The Texans are exploring options to replace Higgins' role on the roster.
- 10:50 PMYahoo Sports — Texans: 5 wide receivers Houston should consider trading for after Jayden Higgins' injury
- 7:04 PMYahoo Sports — 10 WRs Texans should consider signing after Jayden Higgins' injury
"The Houston Texans are in win-now mode, so any option should be considered when trying to go for all. Here's five wide receivers they should try to target.
"The Houston Texans need a wide receiver. Here are 10 free agents who could make sense for the Texans in 2026.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 10:50 PMTexans: 5 wide receivers Houston should consider trading for after Jayden Higgins' injury
The Houston Texans are in win-now mode, so any option should be considered when trying to go for all. Here's five wide receivers they should try to target.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 7:04 PM10 WRs Texans should consider signing after Jayden Higgins' injury
The Houston Texans need a wide receiver. Here are 10 free agents who could make sense for the Texans in 2026.
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