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Texans Explore WR Trades for Jayden Higgins Replacement

8/21/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Houston Texans are making exploratory trade calls for wide receivers to replace injured Jayden Higgins.
Higgins tore his ACL during a joint practice with the Las Vegas Raiders, according to Ian Rapoport.
Texans target Patriots' Kayshon Boutte, Ravens' Rashod Bateman, and free agents Zay Jones and Josh Reynolds.
The team seeks a larger receiver to pair with Pro Bowler Nico Collins, a league source said.

History

Historical Context

In 2005 the New England Patriots, reeling from injuries to Troy Brown and David Givens, signed free-agent wideout Deion Branch, who posted a career-high 78 receptions and helped New England capture Super Bowl XXXIX. The 2024 Houston Texans’ pursuit of Kayshon Boutte, Rashod Bateman and Zay Jones to replace ACL-torn Jayden Higgins mirrors that same reliance on depth moves to preserve offensive firepower.

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Story summary

Houston Texans are making exploratory trade calls for wide receivers to replace injured Jayden Higgins.
Higgins tore his ACL during a joint practice with the Las Vegas Raiders, according to Ian Rapoport.
Texans target Patriots' Kayshon Boutte, Ravens' Rashod Bateman, and free agents Zay Jones and Josh Reynolds.
The team seeks a larger receiver to pair with Pro Bowler Nico Collins, a league source said.

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