What happened: Houston Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins suffered a torn ACL during a joint practice against the Las Vegas Raiders on Tuesday. The injury will sideline him for the entirety of the 2026 season.

Why it matters: The diagnosis is a major setback for the Houston passing game just weeks before the regular-season opener. Higgins had put together an excellent summer, and earlier reports indicated the No. 2 job belonged to him entering training camp.

What to watch: Houston will need to evaluate its remaining wideouts to find a reliable secondary target. The front office could also look to the free-agent market for veteran depth.