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Texans lose Jayden Higgins to season-ending ACL injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 4:26 AM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Texans lose Jayden Higgins to season-ending ACL injury
Summary

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans confirmed that Jayden Higgins suffered a torn ACL during practice on Tuesday and will miss the entire 2026 season. Higgins was expected to be a key contributor in the Texans' passing game after an impressive rookie season, where he recorded 525 receiving yards and six touchdowns. Ryans described Higgins as arguably the best player on the field, emphasizing the significant impact of his loss. The team will look to other receivers like Xavier Hutchinson and Jaylin Noel to fill the void as they prepare for their final preseason game and the upcoming regular season.

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  • •Higgins confirmed to miss the season following a torn ACL injury.
  • •He suffered the injury during a non-contact drill in practice.
  • •In 2025, Higgins recorded 525 yards and six touchdowns.
  • •The Texans will rely on Xavier Hutchinson and Jaylin Noel as replacements.
  • •Houston has one preseason game remaining before the regular season starts.
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  • 4:26 AMYahoo Sports — Texans begin life without 'best player on the field' in Jayden Higgins following season-ending injury
What they're saying
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Even Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans knew Jayden Higgins was in for a special season. Now, it's over before it even began.

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