Texans Exploring Trades for AFC Wideouts After Jayden Higgins Injury
Summary
The Houston Texans will miss wide receiver Jayden Higgins for the entire 2026 season due to a torn ACL suffered during practice. The team is exploring trades to add a wide receiver before their season opener and is considering players like Kayshon Boutte and Rashod Bateman.Key Facts
- Jayden Higgins tore his ACL on August 18 during practice with the Las Vegas Raiders.
- Higgins will miss the whole 2026 regular season.
- The Texans are looking for a new wide receiver to replace Higgins.
- Potential trade targets include Kayshon Boutte from the New England Patriots and Rashod Bateman from the Baltimore Ravens.
- The Texans have ruled out bringing back former receiver De’Andre Hopkins.
- The team wants a bigger receiver to join Pro Bowler Nico Collins.
- Wide receivers Xavier Hutchinson and Jaylin Noel are expected to compete for Higgins’ starting spot.
- Player Tank Dell is expected to return soon after recovering from a knee injury.
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