The Houston Texans have reached out to their rivals, the Dallas Cowboys, following the season-ending injury of wide receiver Jayden Higgins, who suffered a torn ACL. The Texans have not disclosed specific plans to fill the gap left by Higgins, but they are dedicated to ensuring his recovery is both swift and safe.
Surgery for Higgins will be performed by Dallas Cowboys team doctor Dan Cooper, who has previously operated on Texans linebacker E.J. Speed. Speed is anticipated to miss a significant portion of the upcoming regular season due to a partially torn quadriceps.
The injury to Higgins is viewed as a considerable setback for the Texans' offensive lineup, especially for quarterback CJ Stroud. Sportswriter John McClain has highlighted Higgins' recent improvements, raising concerns over the impact of his absence. While the Texans might explore options in free agency or trades, their immediate focus seems to be on evaluating their current roster.
ESPN 97.5’s Jeremy Branham pointed out that the available options in free agency are limited, suggesting the Texans could look to younger receivers like Jared Wayne and Xavier Hutchinson for potential replacements, though their readiness is uncertain. There is also speculation about a possible reunion with former player Brandin Cooks, who could offer a solution as the Texans navigate the challenges posed by Higgins' injury.
Further details regarding their strategy remain unclear.
