Houston Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins will miss the remainder of the 2026 season after tearing his ACL during a practice session, according to ESPN. The injury was confirmed by multiple outlets, including NFL Network and CBS Sports, which also reported the season-ending nature of the setback.
ESPN, citing sources, reported that Higgins suffered the torn ACL during practice. NBC Sports separately noted that the injury occurred in a practice setting. The Texans have not yet announced a corresponding roster move, but the second-year receiver is expected to undergo surgery and begin a lengthy rehabilitation process.
Higgins entered the 2026 campaign as a promising young option in Houston’s passing attack. CBS Sports described him as a "promising second-year WR," and his loss creates a significant void in the team’s receiving corps. The Texans will now need to adjust their depth chart ahead of the regular season, with Yahoo Sports already listing five potential replacement candidates, including two familiar faces who could rejoin the roster.
The timing of the injury is particularly challenging, as it comes just weeks before the start of the regular season. Houston will likely rely on its remaining wide receivers to step up, and the front office may explore both free agency and trades to bolster the position group.
What to watch next: The Texans’ next move at wide receiver, and whether they bring in a veteran or promote from within to fill Higgins’ role.
