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Texans face new injury concerns with Jayden Higgins and Tank Dell

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Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Texans face new injury concerns with Jayden Higgins and Tank Dell
Summary

During a joint practice on August 18, 2026, the Houston Texans encountered injury worries as Jayden Higgins and Jared Wayne could not finish the session. Higgins, designated as the Texans' WR2, reportedly experienced a leg injury and was evaluated by medical personnel after walking off the field. The Texans have dealt with injuries in their receiving corps, including earlier concerns surrounding Jaylin Noel and Tank Dell. While Noel returned to practice, Dell's status for the upcoming preseason game against the Raiders remains uncertain. Head coach DeMeco Ryans mentioned there were no updates regarding Higgins as evaluations continue.

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Status Watch
  • •Jayden Higgins exited practice with a leg injury on August 18.
  • •Jared Wayne also had concerns but no update on his status has emerged.
  • •Jaylin Noel returned to practice, while Tank Dell's availability is unclear.
  • •DeMeco Ryans confirmed evaluations for Higgins are ongoing.
Latest Updates
  • 1:41 AMYahoo Sports — 'We have to fill the void': Texans HC DeMeco Ryans praises WR Jayden Higgns after season-ending injury
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What they're saying
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The Houston Texans just suffered a gut-wrenching blow before the 2026 season even kicks off. During Tuesday’s joint practice with the Las Vegas Raiders, promising wide receiver Jayden Higgins went down with a non-contact leg injury during a red-zone drill. While he initially walked off the field under his own power, the worst-case scenario was soon […] The post Texans news: DeMeco Ryans' crushing admission on brutal Jayden Higgins injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Houston Texans suffered another injury setback, this time with former second-round draft pick Jayden Higgins. The post DeMeco Ryans Addresses New Texans Injury Concern Amid Updates appeared first on HEAVY.

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Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans reacts to wide receiver Jayden Higgins' torn ACL in Houston's joint practice against the Las Vegas Raiders.

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