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Higgins Out for Season, Texans Rebuild | Houston Texans News
Houston Texans’ top rookie wide receiver Jayden Higgins is out for the season after tearing his ACL in joint drills — a massive blow as he was poised to be a breakout star in 2026. With Tank Dell also sidelined and recovering, the offense faces an uphill climb without its two key playmakers. Quarterback C.J. Stroud’s production dipped last year without Dell, and now the Texans must rely on Xavier Hutchinson, Jaylin Noel, and Justin Watson — all dealing with their own injury issues. The coaching staff may pivot toward more two-tight-end sets featuring rookie Marlin Klein or lean into the run…
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