Woah, huge news out of Houston, and it’s not good for the Texans. Wide receiver Jayden Higgins is officially out for the season after suffering a torn ACL this week during a joint practice with the Las Vegas Raiders. ESPN and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport broke that down, and honestly, it’s a brutal blow for their offense. With Higgins sidelined, KPRC 2’s Aaron Wilson reported Friday that the Texans have already jumped into action, making “exploratory trade calls” to find some urgent help.
Texans Hunting for Trade Partners After Higgins’ Injury
This injury has clearly put the Texans in a tough spot, forcing them to look outside the organization immediately. According to Aaron Wilson, New England Patriots’ Kayshon Boutte and Baltimore Ravens’ Rashod Bateman are “potential targets” for the Texans in these trade talks. They’re not wasting any time trying to fill that massive hole left by Higgins. You gotta wonder how quickly they can pull something off, especially with the season already underway.
Free Agents and the DeAndre Hopkins Question
It’s not just trades on their radar. The Texans are also bringing in some free agent wideouts for workouts. Wilson reports they’re looking at Zay Jones, who used to play for the Arizona Cardinals. Plus, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler mentioned that Josh Reynolds is “on the team’s radar” too. Interestingly, former Pro Bowl wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, who’s now coaching at Georgia Tech, has shown interest in returning to the NFL. But Wilson noted he’s not a likely target because the Texans are apparently interested in “bigger” options. Sounds like they’re swinging for the fences here.
It’s an intense situation in Houston right now. Losing Higgins like that means the Texans are scrambling big time to get their receiving corps ready. They need someone to step up, and fast. Everyone’s watching to see who they bring in to try and salvage their passing game.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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