The Houston Texans are reaching out to the Dallas Cowboys for help after wide receiver Jayden Higgins sustained a torn ACL that will end his season. While the Texans have not disclosed their specific plans to fill Higgins' role, they are focused on ensuring his recovery is both swift and safe.
Dr. Dan Cooper, the team physician for the Cowboys, will conduct the surgery on Higgins. He has previously performed surgery on Texans linebacker E.J. Speed, who is anticipated to be sidelined for a significant portion of the upcoming regular season due to a partially torn quadriceps.
Higgins' injury is viewed as a major loss for the Texans' offense, especially for quarterback CJ Stroud. Sportswriter John McClain highlighted Higgins' recent improvements, making his absence a pressing issue for the team. While the Texans may explore options in free agency or trades, their immediate focus seems to be on evaluating their current players.
Jeremy Branham from ESPN 97.5 noted that the available options in free agency are limited, suggesting that the Texans might look to their younger receivers, such as Jared Wayne and Xavier Hutchinson, although their readiness is uncertain. There is also speculation about a possible return of former player Brandin Cooks, who is familiar with the Texans' offensive system, as a potential solution during Higgins' absence.
Further details regarding the Texans' strategy remain unclear.
