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On YouTubeHouston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / October 19
Texans Rookie Could See Bigger Role vs. Seahawks
With the Houston Texans ruling out veteran slot receiver Christian Kirk for their Monday Night Football matchup against the Seattle Seahawks, the writing could be on the wall for who's expected to see the biggest jump in their role after the bye: rookie wideout Jayden Higgins.
Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / October 8
Texans Expected to Expand Roles for 2 Rookies
The Houston Texans might be hoping to find more involvement for two rookies in the offense, according to ESPN's Dan Graziano. Per Graziano, the Texans would like to find ways to involve rookie wide receivers Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel more after their 44-10 blowout win vs.
Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / September 27
Texans Rookie Leads All NFL WRs in Eye-Catching Stat
The Houston Texans have one rookie in the mix that's putting on a show early in the year within one advanced metric, according to Pro Football Focus. That rookie is second-round wide receiver Jayden Higgins, who, according to PFF, is leading the league in one advanced statistic: separation percentage.
The 'Most two passing touchdown NFL games' quiz
How many of the NFL quarterbacks to throw two touchdowns in a game on 55 different occasions can you name in eight minutes?
Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / September 19
Texans OC Addresses Limited Usage of Rookie WRs
The Houston Texans have kept the usage of their rookie duo of wide receivers, Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel, pretty modest through two weeks of NFL action.
The most regrettable NFL coach firings of all time
Many teams have made missteps regarding a separation from a head coach or coordinator. Some have been straight firings, others de facto dismissals described as mutual separations.
Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / September 4
Christian Kirk injury creates huge opportunity for two Texans rookies
Houston Texans wide receiver Christian Kirk is dealing with an injury heading into the first week of the NFL season.
Houston Texans News / EasySportz / August 27
2025 AFC South Preview: Houston Texans Football
HOUSTON, TX — The Houston Texans enter the 2025 NFL season with renewed hope and heavier weapons. Quarterback C.J. Stroud steps into his third year as the clear centerpiece.
Houston Texans News / ESPN / August 21
Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel formed unshakable wideout bond at Iowa State 
The Texans' rookie wide receivers were both second-day picks, and both are trying to make a mark in the NFL.
USC Trojans News / Pro Football Rumors / July 19
Texans complete rookie deals
A deal has been worked out with each member of the Texans’ draft class. Second-round offensive linemen Aireontae Ersery agreed to terms with Houston on Saturday.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / July 17
One rookie’s issue could lead another to thrive with Raiders
July 17 is the first day when rookies can report to training camp for the Las Vegas Raiders, but they face a dilemma that is popping up for most teams in the NFL.
2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10
With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.
Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / July 16
Texans' Jayden Higgins Given Bold Year One Prediction
The Houston Texans did make significant changes to their receiver room this offseason after a year of ups and downs at the position in 2024, giving this offense and C.J.
Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / July 16
Houston Texans Historic Contract Stalls NFL Second Round Signings
The Houston Texans disrupted the NFL's rookie contract structure when they fully guaranteed a second-round draft pick's deal, triggering a league-wide standoff that has left 30 of 32 second-round picks unsigned as training camps begin.
NFL News / Yardbarker / July 15
Five NFL teams that should be most concerned about second-round pick holdouts
As rookies begin reporting to NFL training camps, most of the league's 2025 second-round picks remain unsigned.
Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / July 15
Why Seahawks should be first in line to break second-round contract impasse
NFL teams are set to begin training camp in a matter of days, yet many of them are dealing with the same problem. Of the 32 players selected in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 30 of them have yet to sign their rookie deals with their new teams.
Houston Texans News / A to Z Sports / July 14
The Houston Texans are already dealing with a major training camp headache with their start date quickly approaching
The Houston Texans have caused quite the uproar this offseason by doing something no one has ever done in NFL history. With the Texan causing one of the largest stalls in a market we've ever seen.
Houston Texans News / A to Z Sports / July 13
Houston Texans' early offseason decision has already given them a notable advantage over almost every other team in the NFL
The Houston Texans made a bold move earlier this offseason when they came to terms with wide receiver Jayden Higgins. The big-bodied pass catcher signed
NFL News / Yardbarker / July 12
Why almost none of the NFL's second-round draft picks have signed contracts
NFL training camps are starting to kick off, and there is one big storyline that is going to be worth watching in the coming days and weeks.
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / July 5
Texans' offensive line positions starting to settle
A week ago, we dove into some speculation about the potential starters that could emerge from several position battles along the offensive line in Houston.
Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / July 3
Texans rookie WR to compete for a starting role
The No. 34 pick made a number of plays downfield this spring, according to ESPN’s DJ Bien-Aime, though few of those passes were thrown by C.J. Stroud.
Houston Texans News / Battle Red Blog / July 2
Jayden Higgins Film Review: Houston Texans Draft Class
Reviewing rookie Jayden Higgins senior year film Few things are as unpredictable as a Houston Texans draft. The Texans came into the draft with seven pick and only stayed put for one of those selections.
Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / June 13
On Eagles' Drew Mukuba: Second-Round Signings Will Come
As ProFootballTalk.com noted today, only 40 rookies from the 2025 NFL Draft remained unsigned with five-plus weeks still to go before training camps open across the country.
Houston Texans News / Battle Red Blog / June 13
Is Houston Texans rookie Jayden Higgins another Nico Collins?
WR2 locked in the house? While all eyes were fixated on Houston Texans latest free agent signee, Nick Chubb, a rookie was busy lighting the mini camp on fire.
Miami Dolphins News / Athlon Sports / June 9
Dolphins Second-Rounder Remains Unsigned Amid Rookie Contract Trend
As of June 9, only two second-round picks from the 2025 NFL Draft have signed with their respective teams. Wide receiver Jayden Higgins signed his rookie deal with the Houston Texans on May 9; linebacker Carson Schwesinger followed suit with the Cleveland Browns three days later.
Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 7
Rising Houston Texans rookie turning heads in 2025 OTAs
When NFL teams gather for OTAs, it’s usually the veterans who command the headlines. Every year, however, a few rookies force their way into the conversation with early standout performances.
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