The Houston Texans will be without wide receiver Jayden Higgins for the entirety of the 2026 season following a torn ACL. This injury occurred during 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 successful rookie year, achieving 41 receptions for 525 yards and six touchdowns. His role expanded significantly after teammate Tank Dell was injured late in the 2024 season, making him a primary target for quarterback C.J. Stroud.
In the 2025 season, Higgins caught 41 passes out of 68 targets, with a notable rise in his target share during Houston's nine-game winning streak that wrapped up the regular season. He finished strong, recording four touchdowns in the last nine weeks and reaching peak yardage in Weeks 13 and 17.
With Higgins sidelined, the Texans will rely on players like Xavier Hutchinson, Jaylin Noel, and Justin Watson to step up in the 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.
