Texans' Jayden Higgins out for 2026 season after ACL tear

NBC Sports • 19 Aug 21:09

Second-year receiver Jayden Higgins tore his anterior cruciate ligament during a Tuesday practice, ending his preseason participation.

Buffalo Rumblings • 19 Aug 18:32

Houston's second-year wideout Jayden Higgins suffered a season-ending ACL tear during practice, leaving the team without a key target for its Week 1 game against Buffalo.

ESPN • 19 Aug 17:10

Houston Texans rookie wideout Jayden Higgins suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament during a joint practice with the Las Vegas Raiders and will miss the remainder of the season.

FantasyLife • 19 Aug 17:05

Houston Texans rookie Jayden Higgins has torn his ACL, leaving the team without a clear WR2 and prompting fantasy analysts to reassess the roles and value of Nico Collins, Tank Dell and other receivers.

NFL.com • 19 Aug 16:33

Houston wideout Jayden Higgins suffered a torn ACL during practice and will miss the entire 2026 season, leaving the Texans without one of their top receiving options.

NBC Sports • 19 Aug 16:26

Houston Texans rookie wideout Jayden Higgins suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament during a joint practice, ruling him out for the entire 2026 season.