The Houston Texans are reaching out to the Dallas Cowboys following the season-ending torn ACL injury of wide receiver Jayden Higgins. While the Texans have not disclosed their specific plans to fill Higgins' role, they are focused on facilitating his recovery as swiftly and safely as possible.
The surgery for Higgins will be conducted by Dan Cooper, the team doctor for the Cowboys. Cooper has previously performed surgery on Texans linebacker E.J. Speed, who is anticipated to miss a significant portion of the upcoming regular season due to a partially torn quadriceps.
Higgins' injury poses a considerable challenge for the Texans' offense, especially for quarterback CJ Stroud, according to sportswriter John McClain. There is speculation that the team may explore options in free agency or trades, but their immediate attention seems to be on evaluating their current roster.
ESPN 97.5’s Jeremy Branham has noted the limited choices available in free agency, suggesting that the Texans might look internally for potential replacements. Younger receivers like Jared Wayne and Xavier Hutchinson are on the roster, though their readiness to step up is uncertain.
Additionally, there is talk of a possible reunion with former Texans player Brandin Cooks, who has familiarity with their offensive system. While opinions on Cooks may vary, he could serve as a practical solution as the Texans work through Higgins' absence. Further details about the Texans' strategy remain unclear.
