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Texans WR Jayden Higgins leaves joint practice with Raiders due to injury

11 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 7:16 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Texans WR Jayden Higgins leaves joint practice with Raiders due to injury
Summary

Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins exited the team's joint practice with the Raiders early on August 18, 2026. He appeared to suffer a lower-body injury during a red-zone play in team drills and was examined by athletic trainers before leaving the field under his own power. Quarterback C.J. Stroud expressed optimism, stating he believes Higgins is 'fine.' Higgins is in his second season, having had a productive camp with 41 catches for 525 yards and six touchdowns as a rookie.

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  • •Higgins left practice during a red-zone drill.
  • •He was checked by trainers but exited under his own power.
  • •C.J. Stroud is optimistic about Higgins' condition.
  • •Higgins recorded 41 catches for 525 yards last season.
Latest Updates
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  • 6:16 PMESPN — Sources: Texans' Higgins tears ACL, out for season
  • 4:25 PMYahoo Sports — Texans WR Jayden Higgins tore his ACL
  • 2:24 AMYahoo Sports — Texans WR Jayden Higgins suffers injury in joint practice session vs. Raiders
What they're saying
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The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the Texans haven’t announced the severity of his injury. Higgins fell awkwardly while running a route during a joint practice with the Las Vegas Raiders on Tuesday in Houston. Coach DeMeco Ryans said at the time that Higgins was being evaluated for a leg injury.

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The Houston Texans suffered a major setback Wednesday as wide receiver Jayden Higgins was diagnosed with a torn ACL, ending his 2026 season before it could even begin. Higgins suffered the injury Tuesday during a joint practice with the Las Vegas Raiders. The second-year receiver went down while running a route during a red-zone drill.…

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Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins left Tuesday's joint practice with the Raiders after suffering an injury and it looks like it is going to be a long time before he's able to return to action.

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