The Houston Texans are reaching out to the Dallas Cowboys for assistance after wide receiver Jayden Higgins suffered a torn ACL, which will end his season. The Texans have not specified their plans to fill Higgins' role but are focused on ensuring his recovery is both swift and safe.
The surgery on Higgins will be conducted by Cowboys team doctor Dan Cooper, who has previously operated on Texans linebacker E.J. Speed, who is likely to miss a significant portion of the upcoming season due to a partially torn quadriceps. The injury to Higgins is viewed as a major blow to the Texans’ offensive lineup, particularly affecting quarterback CJ Stroud.
Sportswriter John McClain emphasized that Higgins had been making notable progress prior to his injury.
As the Texans consider their options, sports commentator Jeremy Branham pointed out the limited choices in free agency, indicating that the team may look to their current roster for potential replacements. Younger receivers such as Jared Wayne and Xavier Hutchinson could be options, though their readiness remains uncertain.
Additionally, there is speculation about a possible return of former player Brandin Cooks, who is familiar with the Texans' offensive system, as the team seeks to navigate the loss of Higgins.
