The Houston Texans had a productive joint practice with the Las Vegas Raiders, but the session was marred by injuries to wide receivers Jayden Higgins and Jared Wayne. Both players were unable to finish the practice, raising concerns about their health ahead of the upcoming preseason game.
During the practice, Higgins was observed in visible pain and did not return to the field, although he walked off under his own power to seek medical attention. The injury occurred during the fourth team period, according to reports. Meanwhile, there was no immediate information on Wayne’s condition, but his status will be monitored as he has been performing well in training camp.
Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans provided no updates on Higgins after practice, stating that evaluations were ongoing for what appeared to be a leg injury. Quarterback C.J. Stroud expressed his support for Higgins, noting that he had been performing well in recent practices and wishing him a speedy recovery.
The Texans' wide receiver situation has been fluctuating, with Jaylin Noel returning to practice while Tank Dell was absent. Noel participated in individual drills, marking a positive return for the team. In contrast, Dell's absence has been notable, especially following his recent comments about his practice schedule.
Ryans previously expressed pride in Dell's progress and indicated that the team hopes to have him back soon, although it seems unlikely he will play in the upcoming game against the Raiders.
