Sent to injured reserve
The Texans placed Higgins (knee) on injured reserve Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
It officially ends Higgins' 2026 season before it even got started after he suffered a torn ACL in practice earlier this week. It's a huge blow to the Houston offense, as Higgins was fully expected to handle WR2 duties opposite Nico Collins this season. The Texans will now turn to some combination of Xavier Hutchinson, Jaylin Noel (hamstring/finger) and Tank Dell (knee), though they've also checked in on available wideouts around the league, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston. Higgins will rehab throughout the season and should be ready well ahead of Week 1 of the 2027 campaign.
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David Montgomery
Sits out preseason action
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Xavier Hutchinson
Two targets from Stroud on Thursday
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Woody Marks
Finds paydirt in preseason loss
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C.J. Stroud
Leads TD drive in brief outing
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C.J. Stroud
On track to play Thursday
Stroud is expected to play a few series during Thursday's preseason game against the Raiders, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Jaylin Noel
Ramping back up at practice
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Jaylin Noel
Added work following Higgins injury?
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Xavier Hutchinson
Could fill expanded role
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C.J. Stroud
Change in plans for Thursday's contest
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