Texans Place WR Higgins on Season-Ending IR

The Texans have placed second-round pick Jayden Higgins on injured reserve with a torn ACL, ending his sophomore season before it began. The injury occurred during a joint practice with the Raiders on Tuesday when Higgins landed awkwardly in the end zone during an 11-on-11 drill. chickenroad-game.rodeo

During his rookie season, Higgins started 10 games and recorded 525 receiving yards with six touchdowns. He was expected to start opposite Nico Collins this season, making his absence more impactful for the Texans' receiving corps.