Texans WR Jayden Higgins leaves joint practice with Raiders due to injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 7:49 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 7:49 PMYahoo Sports — Texans WR Jayden Higgins leaves joint practice early
"Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins left the team's joint practice with the Raiders early.
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