Jayden Higgins injury: Texans sign Shepard and Jones after WR torn ACL
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Houston Texans WR Jayden Higgins suffered a torn ACL and was officially placed on injured reserve, ending his season.
Highins was hurt during a joint practice against the Las Vegas Raiders in a red zone drill. He walked off the field under his own power and did not return.
How the Texans are replacing him
The Texans moved quickly, signing veteran receivers Sterling Shepard and Zay Jones. Both impressed in a workout and join the Houston receiving room in the wake of Higgins' loss.
What this means for fantasy
Highins should be dropped immediately in all formats. His targets and snaps are now available to the other receivers on the roster, including the newly signed Shepard and Jones. The Texans signaled with these additions that they view the hole as significant enough to warrant immediate veteran depth, but neither signing carries the kind of pedigree or situation to warrant a claim on a waiver wire or in draft preparation without more clarity on their role in the offense.