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Texans QB C.J. Stroud addresses Jayden Higgins' season-ending injury

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Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Texans QB C.J. Stroud addresses Jayden Higgins' season-ending injury

Summary

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud spoke about wide receiver Jayden Higgins sustaining a season-ending torn ACL during a joint practice with the Las Vegas Raiders. Stroud emphasized Higgins' talent and performance prior to the injury, expressing the difficulty of losing a key target. Higgins was expected to be the No. 2 receiver and had an impressive rookie season with 525 receiving yards and six touchdowns. In response, the Texans signed veterans Sterling Shepard and Zay Jones to add depth to their receiving corps.

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•Jayden Higgins suffers a torn ACL during a practice.
•C.J. Stroud expresses disappointment over Higgins' injury.
•Higgins was projected as the No. 2 receiver for the Texans.
•The Texans signed Sterling Shepard and Zay Jones following the injury.
•Higgins had 525 yards and six touchdowns in his rookie season.

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3:30 PMYahoo Sports — 'You can't replace a guy like that': Texans QB C.J. Stroud reacts to Jayden Higgins injury

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Houston Texans starting quarterback C.J. Stroud reacts to wide receiver Jayden Higgins' season-ending torn ACL during Houston's joint practice with the Las Vegas Raiders.
— Yahoo Sports

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