Are Thompson, Higgins, and Kearse for real? Higgins (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Ravens. Rashard Higgins was one of Baker Mayfield's favorite targets last year, but this year the sixth-year receiver is nowhere to be found for the Cleveland Browns. It's mostly done across the southern states, including Higgins' native Texas. Its obvious he played a key role for us this past year, and we have a really positive history with him. dark. Proving himself in 2020 Higgins caught 113 passes. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. 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Despite the latter remaining out Sunday, Higgins is assured of not seeing any action for the second straight game. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (82) runs up the field during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Cleveland. Lots of content dropping soon Link in bio pic.twitter.com/05u0bBoltC. You'll now receive the top Panthers Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. All Rights Reserved. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Hes from my hometown, hes on my home team, Rashard Higgins said. All rights reserved. Higgins' inactive status Sunday should bump Terrace Marshall up to the No. All the hard work he does. All rights reserved. Higgins (coach's decision) is a healthy inactive for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports. Higgins Is Back . Ron Schwane/Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. View throwback photos of linebacker Jeremy Chinn at the 2020 NFL Combine. Higgins is branching off into his creative side, becoming a content creator. Higgins will be unavailable for Week 9 after picking up an illness this week. The two have had undeniable chemistry on and off the field since the Browns drafted Mayfield first overall in 2018. On Feb. 26, he doubled down during a radio interview with "The Next Level" onESPN Cleveland WKNR (850-AM). In middle school, he hooked himself up to a towing chain to drag a giant tire around an open field near his home. Moore at the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine. I wont touch on the specific dialogue that weve had, but I think suffice to say wed like to have Rashard back, Berry said. Defenses are going to double- or even triple-team him at times, and devise coverage schemes to deny him the ball. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn). Higgins Video (AP Photo/Stew Milne), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (81) avoids Buffalo Bills defensive back Phillip Gaines (28) in the first half of an NFL football preseason game, Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, in Cleveland. Higgins (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Buccaneers. Inaugural Keep Pounding High School Classic features Northwestern High School and Providence Day School. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (82) catches a pass under pressure form New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer (34) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021, in Cleveland. Higgins is a good player. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (82) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021 in Inglewood, Calif. Higgins was dealing with an illness, which has forced him to miss multiple games, but he was back to a full participant in practice this week. Bruce Kluckhohn/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Last fall, Higgins said he had contract offers from other teams in 2020, but Mayfield convinced him to stay in Cleveland. . The veteran receiver will work to be active Week 12 against the Broncos. Subscribe for ya boy. Higgins hasn't taken a snap. Could the Rashard Higgins era with the Cleveland Browns be coming to an end? Thats my motivation. Shes been there her whole life, and just to be able to move her out to a better neighborhood, get her things that she (always) wanted. Please check your email for a confirmation. The Carolina Panthers have had themselves quite a sound offseason thus far. October 7,1994 1 / 20 WR Rashard Higgins. Matt Durisko/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. It's where Jeannette Jackson raised CSU's star receiver and his two siblings, an older brother and. Higgins (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 9 matchup with the Bengals. Based on the current wide receiver market, thats going to be at least $5-$6 million per year, which is a significantly better value than Landry, who makes nearly three times that to give the Browns less than Higgins does. And part of their harmonious retooling has seen a bevy of fresh faces added to the roster. We present them here for purely educational purposes. The wide receiver was a healthy scratch in Week 8, making his absence Sunday mostly irrelevant to the team's game plan. He played college football at Georgia and was in the NFL with the Falcons. David Dermer/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. Kirk Irwin/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. Read what head coach Frank Reich said to the media during his press conference at the Combine on Wednesday. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Ron Schwane/Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. The popular wide receiver reached an agreement Wednesday night to re-sign with the Browns, two people familiar with the situation confirmed. Higgins, the third-longest tenured Browns player, had become an unrestricted free . Its where Jeannette Jackson raised CSUs star receiver and his two siblings, an older brother and older sister. Jim Caldwell has 18 years of NFL coaching experience, including head coach positions with the Lions (2014-17) and Colts (2009-11). Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Source: Ex-Browns WR Rashard Higgins has agreed to a one-year deal with the Carolina Panthers, Jake Trotter (@Jake_Trotter) March 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (82) celebrates his touchdown during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins warms-up before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, in Cleveland. Rashard Higgins played 3 games last season and 85 games over his career. In fact, he contributes to the issue. Hes the only one the three finalists for the Biletnikoff Award as the nations outstanding receiver returning this season. His agreement came on the same day the Browns reached a one-year deal with their own free-agent linebacker Malcolm Smith and let tight end David Njoku's $6. 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Higgins (illness) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. Sign up for the Panthers Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. PFR HOF Monitor: 4.15 (696th among WR, average HOF WR is 103.63). The veteran wideout was active last week yet never logged a snap despite the absence of Laviska Shenault (hamstring). Higgins again saw his playing time decrease in 2021, catching just 24 passes for 275 yards and a score. Next up is a new addition to the wide receivers roomRashard Hollywood Higgins. Wade Payne/Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. David Zalubowski/Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. Jeff Roberson/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. 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Its why he grabs a falling football with an overhand grip dozens of times with each hand before going to bed at night, then tucks the football in alongside him when he goes to sleep. McCown began his NFL career in 2002 with the Cardinals, seeing action for nine teams over 16 seasons, including with the Panthers in 2008-09. (AP Photo/David Dermer), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (82) warms up before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel), Cleveland Browns celebrate wide receiver Rashard Higgins (82)'s touchdown during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (81) is tackled by Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Rashaan Evans (54) during the first half in an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. Rashard Higgins was born on October 7, 1994. (Michael Yanow via AP), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (82) runs a route during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/David Richard), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (82) catches a pass ahead of Minnesota Vikings free safety Harrison Smith (22) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Minneapolis. My moms everything to me; she means a lot, Higgins said during a recent interview at the Mountain West football media days in Las Vegas. The David and Nicole Tepper Foundation supported the first-of-its-kind in Mecklenburg County project, which offers urgent care for behavioral health needs. But he also knows how much work it took to put himself into the position hes in and how much harder hell have to work now to stay there. Ive always got to think school first, but if its my time, its my time, man, Higgins said. Nicknamed "Hollywood", Higgins is the latest to say goodbye as he is headed to Carolina for 2022. While WR Rashard Higgins has been released by the team and been a free agent before, he has never played for another team since being drafted in the fifth round of the 2016 NFL draft. All rights reserved. View throwback photos of wide reciever D.J. The Panthers agreed to terms with former Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins. The Cleveland Browns drafted Higgins in the fifth round of the 2016 NFL Draft. As the 172nd overall pick, the 6'1" Texas native was a mystery to Browns fans. Higgins will miss a second straight game due to an illness. The Andrew Berry-led front office has given reasons to trust the team, but there is no getting around the fact that letting Higgins walk is a questionable decision. Head coach Frank Reich and general manager Scott Fitterer plan on speaking with the veteran quarterback again next week after Tuesday's meeting in Indianapolis. (College Stats), Weighted Career AV (100-95-): 13 (7238th overall since 1960). Every time I talk to him, hes always working out, working in the gym.. Higginshad 37 catches on 52 targets for a career-high 599 yards and four touchdowns in 13 regular-season games, six of which he started. About school, about football, about life in general. Im going to make the best of my opportunity. Rashard Higgins had receiving yards last season and 1,890 receiving yards over his career. Higgins hasn't taken a snap since Week 6 and will remain out of the mix while the Panthers keep four other receivers active ahead of him. Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. And well maintain consistently good communication with him and his reps,and well see where it goes.. Stew Milne/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. Higgins caught 113 passes for 1,615 yards and 11 touchdowns during his career with the Browns. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. All rights reserved. Hes a big receiver, strong and fast.. Theres something about that football. He responded with a career-year, taking advantage of some injuries . He started playing football in third grade. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Higgins has started 12 of the 67 regular-season games in which he's appeared with the Browns. Its why hes spending extra time studying film and working on the finer points of his game, like staying low off the line of scrimmage, and being physical so defenders cant get their hands on his chest. When was Rashard Higgins born? (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (82) scores a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (81) can't hang onto a pass after getting arund Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Carlton Davis during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (81) scores during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond) Nell Redmond AP. Your email address will not be published. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Thomas Brown spent three seasons with the Rams from 2020-22 after a number years in the college ranks at South Carolina (2019), Miami (2016-18), Georgia (2015) and Wisconsin (2014). All rights reserved. He talks to her every day. But they always wanted Higgins back. From workouts to hunting and maybe noodling, fans will be able to subscribe and get a glimpse of his life. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. The Ohio State product feels good about his ability as a passer and extending plays with his legs, but he's just as willing to put in the work to grow at the next level. He finished 48th among the 127 qualifying receivers ProFootballFocus.com graded last season. Cleveland will have to pay him what he's worth if they want to keep him. Sometimes, Matthews said, Higgins will squeeze in three workouts in a day. Rashard Higgins WR #17 Experience: 7 years Height: 6-1 Age: 28 Weight: 198 lbs College: Colorado State REC -- YDS -- AVG -- TDS -- Summary Career Logs Splits Situational Biography Rashard. Sign up for the Panthers Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Higgins isn't the most talented or prolific receiver in Cleveland, but he's an integral part of the team. Unless Higgins and Landry were both willing to take significant pay cuts, its difficult to see a way to keep both of them. Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (82) makes a touchdown catch past Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joe Haden (23) during the second half an NFL football game, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022,. Rashard is working hard to be able to get us a house, Jackson said in a phone interview Friday. Rashard Higgins played with Cleveland from 2016-21, making 12 TD catches. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. The Chargers won 47-42. I dont have a blankie; Ive got a football.. #Browns WR Rashard Higgins is expected to sign back with Cleveland on a 1-year deal, source said. Gene J. Puskar/Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. He wasnt even involved in the offense until Week 7, sitting out as a healthy scratch multiple times. Higgins, a 6-foot-2, 190-pound junior, caught 96 passes last season and led the nation in receiving yards (1,750) and touchdown catches (17). Berry had been the GM for about three months, but he was the club's vice president of player personnel when it draftedHiggins. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. Can the Browns, Baker Mayfield continue progressing with Odell Beckham Jr. in the mix? Do you have a blog? Higgins hasn't seen his role change despite the trade of Robbie Anderson to the cardinals. Bobo, an assistant at Georgia for the past 14 years, didnt get a chance to see Higgins in action. They cannot afford to pay Higgins (or any third receiver) without making significant changes to the contracts of the LSU tandem. With Beckham expected back in 2021, Higgins' status in Cleveland seemed unsettled as he entered the free agent market. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins celebrates his touchdown catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins runs a pass pattern against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (82) runs up the field during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Cleveland. Based on the current wide receiver market, that's going to be at least $5 . Bonus fun fact: Higgins wore his Stop Dog Abuse cleats while playing the Panthers back in 2018. When Rashard returns home, his mom trades places with Robert, allowing the two brothers to share the bedroom while she sleeps on the couch. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins reacts before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, in Cleveland. A 2016 draft pick out of Colorado State, wide receiver Rashard Higgins has played for Cleveland for six seasons before coming to Carolina. Hes reaching his dream, because he always wanted to be able to go to the NFL and play pro football, his mother said. Source: Ex-Browns WR Rashard Higgins has agreed to a one-year deal with the Carolina Panthers. The popular wide receiver reached an agreement Wednesday night to re-sign with the Browns, two people familiar with the situation confirmed. When a guy can do both, I think that makes him exceptional. Hes done the same thing after 7-on-7 practices this summer, sticking around after to catch more passes from Stevens and Key in hopes of developing the kind of chemistry that he had with Garrett Grayson, a third-round NFL draft pick who rewrote CSUs single-season and career passing records. He spent spring break this year doing daily workouts in Dallas with noted trainer David Robinson, a former University of Oklahoma receiver who has worked with running back Adrian Peterson and several other NFL stars. Higgins bet on himself last offseason, signing a one-year, veteran's minimum deal with the Browns after a down year. I never gave up on y'all," Higgins said when "The Next Level" co-hostEmmett Goldenasked him what he wanted to tell Browns fans about his future. Kyusung Gong/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins is shown before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Cleveland. DeAngelo Hall played in the NFL for 14 seasons, earning three Pro Bowl nods with the Falcons (2004-07), Raiders (2008) and Redskins (2008-17). The validity of the report may be questionable until corroborated by a source such as Jake Trotter or Mary Kay Cabot, but a Higgins return, while likely best for the team, was never a guarantee. All rights reserved. That yardage stands as the 19th-most in a single season in Division I history. Browns counting on Rashard Higgins to continue rise with Odell Beckham Jr. out for year, Kevin Stefanski: Browns in 'good spot' to keep Odell Beckham Jr., Jarvis Landry despite cost, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. The Panthers were impressed with the Alabama quarterback after meeting him this week, and they've acknowledged the possibility of trading up to get in position for him. View photos of Richardson from the inaugural season in 1995 through decades of coaches and players in the Panthers community. His heartfelt goodbye to the city and fans, who embraced him from the moment he was drafted by the Browns with the No. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (81) makes a catch for a touchdown behinds Green Bay Packers cornerback Demetri Goodson (39) in the second half of an NFL preseason football game in Green Bay, Wis., Friday, Aug. 12, 2016. Hes got a new coach, Mike Bobo, running a new offensive system. Ideally, he plays the third receiver spot, but that relegates him to playing around 42 percent of the snaps based on Clevelands 2020 personnel usage. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Other receivers can step in and fill the void, and the Rams should have a solid running game again, too, even without 1,275-yard rusher Dee Hart, who skipped his senior year to turn pro. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (82) runs a route during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (82) is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward (35) during the NFL divisional round football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. His mom calls herself Momma Wood.. Brought back to the main roster shortly after . Higgins has spent the entirety of his six-year NFL career with the Cleveland Browns. Cleveland's players were off Tuesday. For those unfamiliar with the term, that's fishing for catfish using one's bare hands. When throwing the ball in the direction of Higgins, Mayfield had a passer rating of 126.1 this past season, according to PFF. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Higgins, Bitonio and Hughlett are the only players still on the roster who endured the team's stretch of 1-31 from 2016-17. The Carolina Panthers have had themselves quite a sound offseason thus far. Higgins celebrates his touchdowns by pretending to walk the red carpet in the end zone. View throwback photos of defensive end Brian Burns at the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine. https://pantherswire.usatoday.com/lists/free-agency-panthers-wr-rashard-higgins/, Standout three-sport athlete in high school, Has the 19th-highest single-season output in CFB history, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Rashard Higgins mother has lived in a public housing project in Dallas for most of her life. 10 overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft, has started all but one game at left tackle for the Browns this season.. Higgins has emerged as a key . The veteran receiver will work to earn the chance to play in Week 9 against the Bengals. But he eventually re-signed a one-year deal to return to the Browns. Rashard Higgins is returning to the Browns. Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 18, 2021. . Draft: Cleveland Browns in the 5th round (172nd overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft. All rights reserved. In his Zoom session, Higgins offered a philosophical reason for his decision. The Browns drafted Higgins in the fifth round in 2016 out of Colorado State University. Theres the hairdo, with small curls dyed a light brown on top of his black hair. The Colorado State University product was drafted by Cleveland in the fifth round of the 2016 draft . The one-year deal is worth $2.38 million fully guaranteed, according to ESPN. All rights reserved. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED BrownsNation.com is not affiliated with the Cleveland Browns or the National Football League. Sticking hands near the mouths of catfish may not be everyone's cup of tea, but Higgins makes it work for him.