The Houston Texans experienced a mixed day during their joint practice with the Las Vegas Raiders, marked by a strong performance but also injuries to key players. Wide receivers Jayden Higgins and Jared Wayne both left the practice early due to injuries, with Higgins being the primary concern.
Reports indicated that Higgins was in visible pain and was seen walking off the field without assistance, although he did not return to practice. Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans confirmed that Higgins was being evaluated for a leg injury but did not provide further updates at that time. Quarterback C.J. Stroud expressed support for Higgins, noting his recent strong performance in training camp.
In addition to Higgins, Wayne's status remains uncertain, as there were no specific details reported about his injury. The Texans have faced a series of injuries in their wide receiver group this offseason, but they had been largely healthy until this practice session.
On a positive note, Jaylin Noel returned to practice after recovering from his own injury, while Tank Dell was absent, which raises questions about his participation in upcoming games. Ryans previously stated that Dell was following a personal recovery plan, and it seems unlikely he will play in the upcoming preseason game against the Raiders.
