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Texans' Jayden Higgins Out for Season After ACL Tear
WHY IT MATTERS
The injury removes a key young receiver from the Texans' roster, affecting depth and future planning.
What happened
Texans second‑year wideout Jayden Higgins suffered a torn ACL during a joint practice with the Raiders, according to sources that spoke to NFL Network. The injury will sideline him for the remainder of the season, removing a young offensive asset from the roster.
The setback comes at a time when the Texans are building depth at the wide receiver position. With Higgins out, the team will need to rely on veteran playmakers and emerging talent to fill the void in the passing attack.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Sources: Texans' Higgins tears ACL, out for season
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