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Houston Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins is done for the 2026 season after an MRI confirmed a torn ACL, multiple team and national reporters confirmed Wednesday. Rapoport reported the torn ACL on Wednesday, saying Higgins su…

Higgins went down during Houston's joint session with the Raiders and was evaluated by team medical staff; DeMeco Ryans said there was no update.

Houston listed a lengthy group of players not practicing, spanning receivers, defensive backs, tight ends and running backs.

Texans believe quarterback Graham Mertz tore his ACL during Thursday night's preseason opener against the Chargers, Adam Schefter reported.

Houston quarterback Graham Mertz left Thursday's preseason opener with an injury, leaving the Texans even shorter at the position in the exhibition game.