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Texans lose Higgins to season-ending ACL tear
Houston’s receiving corps faces a significant roster adjustment after second-year wide receiver Jayden Higgins suffered a torn ACL during a joint practice session.
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Texans' Jayden Higgins tears ACL, out for season
Houston Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins will miss the entire 2026 NFL season after suffering a torn ACL during a joint practice session with the Las Vegas Raiders. The 23-year-old second-round pick, who started 10 games in his rookie campaign, fell while running a route in the end zone. His injury forces the Texans to adjust their depth chart, with Nico Collins and Xavier Hutchinson expected to become primary options. Other receivers, including Tank Dell and Jaylin Noel, are also dealing with physical ailments.
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Background
Why this event matters
Jayden Higgins, a 23-year-old second-round pick from the 2025 NFL Draft, has suffered a season-ending torn ACL. The injury occurred during a joint practice session with the Las Vegas Raiders, specifically while running a route in the end zone. Higgins, who started 10 games in his rookie campaign, will miss the entire 2026 season. This injury significantly impacts the Houston Texans' receiving corps, as other key players are also dealing with physical ailments. Nico Collins and Xavier Hutchinson are expected to step up as primary options, while Tank Dell and Jaylin Noel are managing knee and hamstring issues, respectively.
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Texans' Jayden Higgins tears ACL, out for season
Jayden Higgins, a 23-year-old second-round pick from the 2025 NFL Draft, has suffered a season-ending torn ACL. The injury occurred during a joint practice session with the Las Vegas Raiders, specifically while running a route in the end zone. Higgins, who started 10 games in his
Reporting trail
Fox Sports | https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/houston-texans-jayden-higgins-torn-acl-injury | published 2026-08-19T19:35:15.000Z | primary sourceESPN | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49660770/sources-texans-jayden-higgins-torn-acl-season | published 2026-08-19T19:01:04.000Z | primary sourceESPN | Primary source for the injury report, details of the incident, and background statistics on Higgins and his teammates.NFL Network (Ian Rapoport) | Cited by ESPN as the original source for the injury information.
Fact cards
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Texans' Jayden Higgins tears ACL, out for season: key people and institutions
Key entities: Jayden Higgins, Houston Texans, Las Vegas Raiders, Nico Collins, Xavier Hutchinson.
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Texans' Jayden Higgins tears ACL, out for season: key questions
When did Jayden Higgins suffer his injury? Higgins suffered his torn ACL on 19 August 2026 during a joint practice session with the Las Vegas Raiders. How will the Texans replace Higgins? Nico Collins and Xavier Hutchinson are expected to become the primary receiving options for
source brief
Texans' Jayden Higgins tears ACL, out for season: reporting sources
Fox Sports | https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/houston-texans-jayden-higgins-torn-acl-injury | published 2026-08-19T19:35:15.000Z | primary source | ESPN | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49660770/sources-texans-jayden-higgins-torn-acl-season | published 2026-08-19T19:01:
timeline brief
Texans' Jayden Higgins tears ACL, out for season: timeline
2024-12: Tank Dell sustains a knee injury, missing the entire 2025 season. 2025: Jayden Higgins is selected in the second round of the NFL Draft. 2025: Higgins starts 10 games in his rookie campaign, recording 41 receptions, 525 yards, and six touchdowns. 2026-08-19: Higgins suff
Timeline
2024-12
Tank Dell sustains a knee injury, missing the entire 2025 season.
2025
Jayden Higgins is selected in the second round of the NFL Draft.
2025
Higgins starts 10 games in his rookie campaign, recording 41 receptions, 525 yards, and six touchdowns.
2026-08-19
Higgins suffers a torn ACL during a joint practice session with the Las Vegas Raiders.
2026-09-13
Houston Texans open the 2026 season against the Buffalo Bills.
FAQ
When did Jayden Higgins suffer his injury?
Higgins suffered his torn ACL on 19 August 2026 during a joint practice session with the Las Vegas Raiders.
How will the Texans replace Higgins?
Nico Collins and Xavier Hutchinson are expected to become the primary receiving options for the Houston Texans.
What is the status of other Texans receivers?
Tank Dell is dealing with a knee injury and Jaylin Noel is managing a hamstring issue, both of which have restricted their practice participation.
When does the 2026 NFL season begin for the Texans?
The Houston Texans open their 2026 season on 13 September against the Buffalo Bills.
When did Jayden Higgins sustain his injury?
Higgins tore his ACL on Tuesday during a joint practice with the Las Vegas Raiders.
Who are the Texans' other primary wide receivers?
The team will rely on Xavier Hutchinson, Tank Dell, and Jaylin Noel.
What were Higgins' statistics in his rookie season?
He started 10 games, recording 525 receiving yards and six touchdowns.