Texans lose standout receiver for season to torn ACL
The Houston Texans’ passing attack has taken yet another major hit.
Wide receiver Stefon Diggs will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament in Sunday’s win over the Indianapolis Colts, Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said.
Diggs suffered the non-contact injury in the third quarter while making a cut inside as part of his route. He walked off under his own power but was later ruled out, finishing the game with five catches for 81 yards.
Diggs, 30, had a team-high 47 catches so far this season and ranked second on the Texans with 496 yards in eight games.
‘I just really feel bad for him,’ Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud said after news broke. ‘He’s worked extremely hard. I think he was having one of the best times he’s ever had on a team – at least that’s what he’s told us. I just feel for him and praying for him. Hoping he keeps his head up high and know he’ll bounce back even stronger.’
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Texans WR depth chart after Stefon Diggs injury
With Nico Collins (hamstring) on injured reserve until at least Week 10, the Texans enter Thursday’s matchup against the New York Jets without their top two options in the passing game.
Tank Dell ranks third on the team with 24 catches for 229 yards. Tight end Dalton Schultz could also take on a more prominent role in the aerial attack.
Ryans seemed to signal that the team would stick with in-house replacements as the NFL’s trade deadline looms next Tuesday.
‘We like the guys we have,’ Ryans said. ‘We’re excited to see who steps up next.’
Not including Diggs, the Texans currently have five wide receivers on the active roster:
- Tank Dell
- Xavier Hutchinson
- Robert Woods
- John Metchie III
- Steven Sims
Stefon Diggs contract details
After being traded from the Buffalo Bills to the Texans this offseason, Diggs agreed to terms on a restructured contract with the Texans. The team bumped up the $3.5 million in guaranteed money he was owed in 2025 and eliminated the final three years of his contract, setting him up to be an unrestricted free agent in the spring.
The four-time Pro Bowler was set to earn $22.52 million on his one-year deal.
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