Jayden Higgins, the Houston Texans’ second-year wide receiver, suffered a torn ACL in a noncontact injury during an August 2026 joint practice with the Las Vegas Raiders, leading to his placement on injured reserve and confirmation that he will miss the entire 2026 regular season. The 23-year-old, coming off a 2025 rookie campaign of 41 receptions for 525 yards and six touchdowns, had been expected to serve as the primary complement to Nico Collins in the passing attack. With zero targets, receptions, or yardage recorded through the first several weeks and no return timeline within the season, his total receiving yards are set at zero absent any roster or eligibility changes. This development has shaped trader consensus around minimal or zero production for the full campaign.