The Houston Texans have turned to their rivals, the Dallas Cowboys, for assistance after wide receiver Jayden Higgins suffered a season-ending torn ACL. The Texans are unsure how they will cope with Higgins' absence, but he is eager to recover and return to the field as soon as possible.
Dallas Cowboys team doctor Dan Cooper will perform the surgery on Higgins, as reported by KPRC 2’s Aaron Wilson. Cooper previously operated on Texans linebacker E.J. Speed, who is also recovering from a significant injury sustained earlier this offseason.
The loss of Higgins is being described as a significant setback for the Texans, particularly for quarterback CJ Stroud and the team's offensive strategy. Texas sportswriter John McClain noted that Higgins had shown considerable improvement and was a key player for the team.
With Higgins sidelined, the Texans may need to explore options within their current roster or consider free agency or trades to fill the gap.
ESPN 97.5’s Jeremy Branham commented on the available wide receiver options, suggesting that the current free agents may not meet the team's needs. He indicated that the Texans might look internally for solutions as they prepare for roster cuts.
