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New Jayden Higgins Update Provides Silver Lining for Texans
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Texans WR Jayden Higgins' recovery journey can begin following the latest update. Getty
The Houston Texans can begin collaborating with their medical staff and, of course, Jayden Higgins, on a plan for his eventual return to action following the latest update on the second-year wide receiver.
Higgins is out for the 2026 season after tearing his ACL, which he had repaired by Dallas Cowboys team doctor Dan Cooper. The Texans placed him on injured reserve on Friday.
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However, it appears that is all the youngster is working to overcome.
Texans Get Relatively Good News on Jayden Higgins
The Texans selected Higgins with their first pick of the 2025 draft, in the second round at 34th overall. He is the first second-rounder to receive a fully guaranteed contract in NFL history, and he followed a promising finish to his rookie season with an equally inspiring spring and summer.
His season ending before it began is devastating for the Texans, but there is some good news.
"Higgins I'm told has a clean ACL tear," NFL on Prime's James Palmer reported on X on August 22. "All other ligaments and meniscus are good, which should help recovery."
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Higgins, who turns 24 in December, finished his rookie campaign with 41 receptions for 525 yards and 6 touchdowns. His injury occurred not during a game, but during the Texans' joint practice with the Las Vegas Raiders .
The Texans will undoubtedly miss Higgins, though.
This story will be updated.
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