Jayden Higgins Out for 2026 | Houston Texans News

Houston Texans’ top wide receiver Jayden Higgins is done for the 2026 season after tearing his ACL in a joint practice with the Raiders — a devastating blow to an already struggling offense. Higgins, a second-round pick and breakout rookie with 41 catches, 525 yards, and 6 TDs, was poised to be the No. 2 receiver behind Nico Collins. His injury adds to the team’s woes, as backup QB Graham Mertz also suffered an ACL tear. With surgery scheduled by the same doctor who treated E.J. Speed, the Texans now look inward — Xavier Hutchinson and Jaylin Noel are likely to step up, while Tank Dell’s return remains uncertain. The free agent market is thin, so Houston may wait for roster cuts before making moves, hoping their current roster can fill the void. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f74df51887088e92