Higgins out for season; Vea agrees to extension

The WR2 role is open before Week 1.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 201 min read

Headlines: — Jayden Higgins is out for the season https://t.co/WRBXh3lCSG — Vita Vea gets his deal https://t.co/dH9nNIDK Via @RapSheet on X

What happened: Jayden Higgins tore his ACL during the NFL preseason. The agreement clears Vita Vea to return to the field after his hold-in.

Why it matters: The injury removes a receiver who entered camp with the WR2 job, forcing depth-chart decisions before Week 1. Vea's agreement settles his 2026 status after trade interest failed to produce a move.

By the numbers: Vea's one-year extension is worth $30 million and includes $6 million in new money for 2026.

What to watch: Preseason receiver reps will clarify Higgins' replacement. Vea's return to practice is the next checkpoint.

Sources

@RapSheet 2026-08-20T11:19:53.403384+00:00

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