Texans linked to Patriots, Ravens WRs in trade talks after Jayden Higgins injury

The Texans are in trade talks, and two veteran WRs seem to be standing out.

How the Texans Can Replace Jayden Higgins, Plus 10 Other Things You May Have Missed Across the NFL This Week  Sports Illustrated

August 20, 2026 7:58 AM ET Houston, we have a problem.According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, who cited sources, the receiving corps of the Houston Texans took a huge hit Wednesday as wide receiver Jayden Higgens is now out with a torn ACL. (RELATED: Hold-In Ends After Vita Vea Agrees To 1-Year, $30 Million Extension

Jayden Higgins went down with a torn ACL in a joint practice with the Raiders on Tuesday.

Texans receiver Jayden Higgins is out for the season with a torn ACL, AP source says  Toronto Star

Sources: Texans WR Jayden Higgins suffered a torn ACL...  espn.com

With Jayden Higgins done for the year, the Texans may look to the free-agent market — and one familiar face stands out.

Houston Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins sustained a torn ACL and will miss the entire 2026 NFL season. He appeared in all 17 games last season.

Quarterback CJ Stroud will be without an emerging weapon this season as he looks to bounce back for the Texans.

Jayden Higgins injury update: Texans WR out for season with torn ACL  USA Today

The Texans will be without one of C.J. Stroud's top young targets after Higgins reportedly tore his ACL and was ruled out for the season

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 18: Jayden Higgins #81 of the Houston Texans looks on as he takes the field prior to an NFC Divisional Playoff game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on January 18, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Housto

Higgins' injury is a blow to a Texans team hoping to contend for a Super Bowl this season.