Jayden Higgins - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

"Season is over" "Tank Dell about to go NUCLEAR": NFL fans react as Jayden Higgins tears ACL during Texans vs. Raiders joint practice The Houston Texans have lost one of their most important weapons for the 2026 season.

10 HOURS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

The Texans must adapt quickly after Jayden Higgins' devastating ACL news The Houston Texans have to pivot if they hope to rebound after losing wide receiver Jayden Higgins to a torn ACL in practice. Free agency? T...

15 HOURS AGO • TOROTIMES.COM

Three Free Agent WRs Texans Could Sign After Jayden Higgins' Injury The Houston Texans could use another wide receiver after Jayden Higgins' season-ending injury.

16 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Texans Receiver Jayden Higgins Reportedly Suffers Season-Ending Torn ACL Injury

Houston Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins will miss the entire 2026 NFL season after reportedly suffering a torn ACL.

16 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Texans Receiver Jayden Higgins Reportedly Suffers Season-Ending Torn ACL Injury

Texans suffer devastating blow with Jayden Higgins ACL news The Houston Texans have lost wide receiver Jayden Higgins for the season with a torn ACL after the wide receiver went down in joint practice...

18 HOURS AGO • TOROTIMES.COM

Jayden Higgins out for season in Texans injury crusher Quarterback CJ Stroud will be without an emerging weapon this season as he looks to bounce back for the Texans.

18 HOURS AGO • NYPOST.COM

Suffers torn ACL at practice Higgins was diagnosed Wednesday with an ACL tear, which would would rule him out for the 2026 season, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact We'll await confirmation from the team, but after early reports suggested a minor injury, it turns out to be just the opposite, leaving Houston short-handed at wide receiver a few weeks before the start of the regularly season. Higgins seemingly was locked in for the No. 2 role, which could now be up for grabs between Xavier Hutchinson, Jaylin Noel (hamstring) and Tank Dell (knee). Fantasy interest in Noel and Dell figures to increase significantly now that Higgins is o track to be out of the picture until 2027.

19 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

A full-circle Texans-Raiders joint practice as Ryans reunites with Gary and Klint Kubiak

Two decades ago, DeMeco Ryans and Gary and Klint Kubiak spent a lot of time together on the Houston Texans practice fields when Ryans was the team’s star linebacker and Klint’s dad...

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Dealing with leg injury, should be OK In reference to Higgins, who appeared to sustain a leg injury during Tuesday's practice, QB C.J. Stroud noted afterward, "I think he'll be fine," Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston rep...

Impact That's more context than was offered by coach DeMeco Ryans, who didn't provide an immediate update on the wideout's status. While Stroud's comment regarding one of his key targets is encouraging, Higgins' availability will still need to be tracked in the coming days. In any case, he seems unlikely to see action in Thursday's preseason contest against the Raiders.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Exits practice with potential injury Higgins needed help getting up after he was shaken up during Tuesday's practice, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.

Impact On the plus side, Bien-Aime notes that Higgins walked off on his own power. Per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston, Higgins subsequently headed off the field to get checked out by team medical personnel. Until added context is provided, consider Higgins day-to-day as Thursday's preseason contest against the Raiders approaches.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sits for preseason opener Higgins did not play in Thursday's 27-7 preseason loss to the Chargers.

Impact Higgins was joined by Nico Collins, Jaylin Noel and Tank Dell (knee) on the sidelines for Thursday's preseason game, with fourth-year wideout Xavier Hutchinson, Justin Watson and Jared Wayne being the Texans' three starting wideouts. Higgins is coming off a solid rookie campaign, when he caught 41 passes (on 68 targets) for 525 yards and six touchdowns across 17 regular-season games. He's positioned as the clear WR2 for the Texans behind Collins while Hutchinson, Noel and Dell provide depth at the position.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Where to watch Chargers vs Texans: Live stream NFL Preseason, TV channel The Los Angeles Chargers and Houston Texans are set to meet on Thursday in an NFL preseason game. Jan 18, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; Houston...

6 DAYS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Harris Hits: Will Anderson Jr., Texans Defense Have Strong Saturday Night at Camp Will Anderson Jr., Henry To'oTo'o and Calen Bullock headline an impressive evening for the defense at Houston Methodist Training Center, whi...

AUGUST 9 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Drawing praise as WR2 Higgins has consistently drawn praise throughout spring activities as the team's No. 2 wide receiver behind Nico Collins, Jared Koch of SI.com reports.

Impact The No. 34 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft posted a 41-525-6 receiving line on 68 targets across 17 games as a rookie and appears positioned for a Year 2 leap. Koch reports that Higgins stands as the clear No. 2 receiver on Houston's depth chart ahead of training camp, a role that could benefit from the team's upgraded offensive line and the departure of Christian Kirk to San Francisco. Xavier Hutchinson and Jaylin Noel remain in the mix behind Collins and Higgins, while Tank Dell (knee) is expected to return at some point during the 2026 season.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Two Offensive Players Poised to Breakout in 2026 Conor Orr and Albert Breer break down why Omarion Hampton and Jayden Higgins are poised for breakout seasons.

JUNE 23 • SI.COM

Jayden Higgins' Continued Praise Reinforces Why Texans Trust Him as WR2 The stock for the Houston Texans' second-year wideout seems to be growing higher by the day.

JUNE 23 • SI.COM

DeMeco Ryans just added major fuel to Jayden Higgins hype Texans WR Jayden Higgins could be in line for a major year two jump.

MAY 28 • TOROTIMES.COM

Jaylin Noel the odd man out of Texans' receiving core in 2026? Much was made last season about Houston Texans offensive coordinator Nick Caley and his use of rookie receiving tandem Jayden Higgins and Ja...

FEBRUARY 12 • TOROTIMES.COM

Jayden Higgins hype train kicks into next gear with comp to Hall of Fame finalist Even if you've received all of your vaccinations, one thing that NFL fans are generally not immune to is hyperbole. When you're emotionally...

JANUARY 31 • TOROTIMES.COM

Team-high six catches in loss Higgins caught six of 10 targets for 59 yards in the Texans' 28-16 loss to the Patriots in the divisional round Sunday.

Impact The rookie wideout led Houston in catches and receiving yards with Nico Collins (concussion) unavailable, but it was Christian Kirk who caught C.J. Stroud's only TD pass of the day. Higgins put together a respectable rookie season after being a second-round pick out of Iowa State, playing all 17 regular-season games and posting a 41-525-6 line on 68 targets. With Kirk a free agent this offseason, Higgins may have shown enough to dissuade the Texans from bringing in veteran competition for the No. 2 receiver role.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Texans' top-ranked defense looks to slow down Drake Maye and the Patriots in divisional matchup

It's a matchup of strength against strength when the Houston Texans visit the New England Patriots in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs

JANUARY 16 • Associated Press

Gains 39 yards in playoff win Higgins had three receptions on four targets for 39 yards in Monday's 30-6 wild-card game win over Pittsburgh.

Impact Higgins finished second in receiving yardage for Houston after teammate Nico Collins suffered a concussion early in the second half and did not return. It was Texans slot receiver Christian Kirk (8-144-1) who benefited the most from Collins' late exit in the dominating wild-card round victory over the Steelers. That said, if Collins is unable to clear the league's concussion protocol ahead of Sunday's road playoff tilt against the Patriots, then Higgins would likely absorb some of his star teammate's targets in the divisional round matchup.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Catches two passes in Week 18 win Higgins caught two of five targets for 23 yards in Sunday's 38-30 win over the Colts.

Impact Higgins caught both of his passes in the first half and had another long catch down the sidelined called back on a penalty. The Texans then took a handful of starters out of the game in the second half after Nico Collins (rest) wasn't even active for the Week 18 contest. Higgins figures to operate as the Texans' WR2 in next weekend's wild-card date with the Steelers or Ravens.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Texans win 38-30 over Colts, clinch No. 5 seed in AFC playoffs

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

Texans defy odds to reach playoffs after 0-3 start, extend winning streak to eight games

The Houston Texans became the fifth team since 1990 to reach the playoffs after opening the season 0-3 and the first team to do it twice with their win over the Los Angeles Charger...

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

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Texans Receiver Jayden Higgins Reportedly Suffers Season-Ending Torn ACL Injury

A full-circle Texans-Raiders joint practice as Ryans reunites with Gary and Klint Kubiak

Texans' top-ranked defense looks to slow down Drake Maye and the Patriots in divisional matchup

Texans win 38-30 over Colts, clinch No. 5 seed in AFC playoffs

Texans defy odds to reach playoffs after 0-3 start, extend winning streak to eight games