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Texans receiver Jayden Higgins is out for the season with a torn ACL, AP source says
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: ROB MAADDI, Associated Press , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· August 19, 2026
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Key points Details of the incident are sparse, but it is known that the injury is severe enough to end the player's season. A football player's season has been cut short due to injury.
A football player's season has been cut short due to injury. The player, a receiver, suffered a torn ACL. This injury is expected to keep him out for the remainder of the season.
The injury occurred while the player was running a route and fell awkwardly. Details of the incident are sparse, but it is known that the injury is severe enough to end the player's season.
Further information about the injury and the player's status can be found through other sources, including an AP report that cites a person with knowledge of the injury.
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Published: August 19, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports ·
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What is this story about? A football player's season has been cut short due to injury. The player, a receiver, suffered a torn ACL. This injury is expected to keep him out for the remainder of the season. The injury occurred…
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