Texans sign Sterling Shepard and Zay Jones before preseason finale

The Houston Texans have signed wide receivers Sterling Shepard and Zay Jones to one-year deals. This decision follows the season-ending injury of Jayden Higgins. Both players were brought in to bolster the receiving corps as the Texans approach their preseason finale against the Carolina Panthers next Friday. Shepard, a former second-round pick, brings experience from his time with the Giants and Buccaneers, while Jones, also a second-round pick, has played for multiple NFL teams. Texas quarterbacks aim to maximize their receiving options in the upcoming game.

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• 8:59 PMYahoo Sports — Texans sign veteran WRs Sterling Shepard, Zay Jones