The Houston Texans may see Jaylin Noel take on a more significant role in their offense due to the reported torn ACL of Jayden Higgins. Higgins was anticipated to serve as the team's No. 2 wide receiver behind Nico Collins, but his injury has created openings for other players.
Noel has faced his own challenges during training camp, including a finger injury and hamstring tightness, but he is among those considered to step in for Higgins. Tank Dell is also gradually returning from a knee injury that kept him out for the entire 2025 season, adding complexity to the receiver lineup. Xavier Hutchinson is another player vying for targets behind Collins.
As Noel works to overcome his injury issues, he may secure a crucial spot in the Texans' offense as the season unfolds. Details about his recovery timeline and how it will affect his playing time remain unclear.
Source: cbssports.com.
