Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins just walked off the field from joint practice with the Raiders, and everyone’s holding their breath for an update. This isn’t the kind of news anyone wants to hear in August, especially after the camp he’s been having.
The Red-Zone Scare
The incident went down in team drills during a red-zone play. Higgins hit the ground, and it immediately looked like a lower-body injury. Jonathan Alexander from the Houston Chronicle reported that early suspicion. Trainers were on him fast, checking him out before he made his way off the field under his own power. That “under his own power” part? That’s the one tiny silver lining in an otherwise stomach-dropping moment.
The Silence and The Optimism
After practice, coach DeMeco Ryans kept a tight lip, offering absolutely no update on Higgins’ condition. That silence is always a little concerning, isn’t it? But then, quarterback C.J. Stroud dropped a hopeful note, saying he thinks Higgins is “fine.” You gotta hope Stroud’s right, because Higgins is heading into his second season and has been on fire. His rookie year saw him snag 41 catches for 525 yards and six touchdowns. That’s a solid foundation to build on, and he’s clearly taken a step forward this camp.
So, what’s next? We’re all waiting to hear if Stroud’s gut feeling is accurate or if Ryans’ silence is a bad omen. The Texans need Higgins healthy and ready to roll. Here’s hoping it’s truly nothing serious, because this kid has got some serious potential.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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