The Houston Texans will not have wide receiver Jayden Higgins available for the 2026 season following a torn ACL injury. This injury occurred while he was participating in a joint practice with the Las Vegas Raiders, as reported by NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport.
Higgins, who was drafted as the 34th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, had a strong performance in his rookie year, making 41 receptions for 525 yards and scoring six touchdowns. He became an essential target for quarterback C.J. Stroud after teammate Tank Dell was injured late in the 2024 season.
In the 2025 season, Higgins caught 41 passes out of 68 targets, particularly increasing his contributions during Houston's nine-game winning streak to end the regular season. He notably scored four touchdowns in the final nine weeks and recorded his highest yardage in Weeks 13 and 17.
With Higgins out for the season, the Texans will rely on players like Xavier Hutchinson, Jaylin Noel, and Justin Watson to fill the void in their receiving lineup. The team remains optimistic about Tank Dell's potential return from his own injury later in the season. Details regarding Higgins' recovery timeline are still pending.