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Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins out for the season with torn ACL

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 4:30 PM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins out for the season with torn ACL

Summary

Houston Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins suffered a torn ACL during a joint practice against the Raiders. The injury will sideline Higgins for the entire 2026 season, a setback for the second-year player who was expected to take on a larger role after a successful rookie year. With Higgins out, the Texans will rely on players like Jaylin Noel, Tank Dell, and Xavier Hutchinson to bolster their receiving corps as they prepare for the upcoming season. The team may also consider adding a veteran receiver to address the loss.

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Status Watch

•Jayden Higgins sustained a torn ACL in practice on August 18, 2026.
•Higgins will miss the entire 2026 season due to the injury.
•He had 41 receptions for 525 yards and six touchdowns in his rookie season.
•The Texans may pursue veteran receivers to fill the gap left by Higgins.

Latest Updates

5:38 PMYahoo Sports — Texans WR Jayden Higgins out for season after ACL tear
4:56 PMYahoo Sports — Jayden Higgins injury update: Key Texans WR out for season with torn ACL
4:55 PMCBS NFL — Texans lose promising second-year WR Jayden Higgins to season-ending injury
4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Texans get awful season-ending ACL injury news on Jayden Higgins

What they're saying

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The Texans suffered a significant blow to their passing attack, as receiver Jayden Higgins will miss the upcoming season with a torn ACL.
— Yahoo Sports

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The Texans will be without one of C.J. Stroud's top young targets after Higgins reportedly tore his ACL and was ruled out for the season
— CBS NFLby Zachary Pereles