The Houston Texans may rely more on wide receiver Jaylin Noel this season due to an injury to Jayden Higgins, who is reported to have torn his ACL. Higgins was expected to be the team's No. 2 wide receiver behind Nico Collins, but his absence opens up opportunities for other players in the offense.
Noel has faced his own challenges during training camp, dealing with a finger issue and hamstring tightness, which has limited his practice time. Additionally, Tank Dell is gradually returning from a knee injury that sidelined him for the entire 2025 season.
Another candidate for increased playing time is Xavier Hutchinson, but once Noel overcomes his current injuries, he will have a chance to secure a significant role in the Texans' offense as the season begins.
Further details regarding the extent of Noel's involvement in the offense and the team's overall strategy are not yet clear.
