PFR HOF Monitor: 4.15 (696th among WR, average HOF WR is 103.63). Higgins (illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup against Atlanta, David Newton of ESPN.com reports. 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. 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 . Higgins hasn't played since Week 6 against the. Jason Behnken/Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. And well maintain consistently good communication with him and his reps,and well see where it goes.. All rights reserved. View photos of Rashard Higgins on set with the Panthers as he officially signs on Thursday. He loves his mom, too. Subscribe for ya boy. When it comes to our family, we really dont mooch off anyone; we always fend for ourselves.. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader, Transaction, fine, and suspension data since 2002. Its why he was one of the last players off the field during spring drills, staying late to catch passes from quarterbacks, assistant coaches, student managers anyone willing to throw some extra balls his way. He wasnt even involved in the offense until Week 7, sitting out as a healthy scratch multiple times. As first reported by ESPNs Jake Trotter, the Panthers have agreed to a one-year deal with free agent wide receiver Rashard Hollywood Higgins. His father, Robert Higgins Jr., died 2 1/2 years ago of kidney failure after spending 16 years on dialysis. Higgins has performed far too well when given the chance to earn less than the million he made in 2020. section: | slug: | sport: football | route: player_profile_home | Oh, what a blessing it will be, his mother said. CLEVELAND On Friday, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins appeared on 850 ESPN Cleveland's The Next Level show where he expressed his desire to remain in orange and brown. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! Higgins is a good player. The veteran wideout was active last week yet never logged a snap despite the absence of Laviska Shenault (hamstring). Her daughter, Erica, has a young son whom Jeannette takes care of most days, too. The Chargers won 47-42. Heappeared to be on his way out of town in 2020 until the Browns reached an agreement with him ona one-year, $910,000 contractin late April, about six weeks after free agency had kicked off. 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[13] inDallas,TX, College: Hes not a one-dimensional player, and its obvious that he and Mayfield have a special chemistry, one that does not (yet) exist between the signal-caller and any of his other targets. 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. I love that football, man, he said. The Ravens won 47-42. Robert and Erica help pay the rent, Rashard said. and ran a 4.64 40-yard dash at his pro day and the NFL draft combine. Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 18, 2021. Higgins (illness) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. His mother has been on disability since breaking her neck in 1999 and lives in a one-bedroom apartment with her oldest son, Robert. Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. 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). Bruce Kluckhohn/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. 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. View throwback photos of tackle Ikem Ekwonu at the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine. And part of their harmonious retooling has seen a bevy of fresh faces added to the roster. . All rights reserved. Higgins (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Buccaneers. That keeps me going.. [11] On May 13, he signed a four-year contract worth about $2.52 million, which included a signing bonus worth about $184,000. Rashard Higgins had receiving yards last season and 1,890 receiving yards over his career. Proving himself in 2020 Higgins caught 113 passes. (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. Higgins (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Falcons, David Newton of ESPN.com reports. All rights reserved. Next up is a new addition to the wide receivers roomRashard Hollywood Higgins. 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. For those unfamiliar with the term, that's fishing for catfish using one's bare hands. Higgins will have a market from other teams. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. As the 172nd overall pick, the 6'1" Texas native was a mystery to Browns fans. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. 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. (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. Emilee Chinn/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. Fitterer and head coach Frank Reich also touched on other needs the team has, and what the priorities are for the coming weeks during their interviews at the combine. Draft: Cleveland Browns in the 5th round (172nd overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft. 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. Rotowire Dec 11, 2022 Higgins (coach's decision) is a healthy inactive for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports. From workouts to hunting and maybe noodling, fans will be able to subscribe and get a glimpse of his life. Ahead of Week 2's matchup versus the Giants, it'll be interesting to hear an explanation for Higgins' lack of involvement, but it certainly didn't offer an encouraging start to his time with the Panthers. February 28, 2022 7:01 am ET. He added seven catches for 116 yards in two postseason games. Baker Mayfield to Higgins is a connection that just works. Kyusung Gong/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. It's mostly done across the southern states, including Higgins' native Texas. As a player, Higgins provides the offense with everything that Jarvis Landry does, but with the added dynamic of being able to work downfield. Over 82 games in the league, hes gone on to amass 1,890 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns on 137 catches. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED BrownsNation.com is not affiliated with the Cleveland Browns or the National Football League. Words cant explain the way I feel; Ive got tears of joy. All rights reserved. Higgins isnt a speedster, but he has proven to be capable of winning downfield. View the best photos of Austin Corbett who started every game at guard in his first year as a Panther in 2022. (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. Matt Durisko/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. Do you have a sports website? The Colorado State University product was drafted by Cleveland in the fifth round of the 2016 draft . Born: Source: Ex-Browns WR Rashard Higgins has agreed to a one-year deal with the Carolina Panthers. He talks to her every day. (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. With Beckham expected back in 2021, Higgins' status in Cleveland seemed unsettled as he entered the free agent market. 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. And a new quarterback, either sophomore Nick Stevens or redshirt freshman Coleman Key. 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. Are Thompson, Higgins, and Kearse for real? View photos of Richardson from the inaugural season in 1995 through decades of coaches and players in the Panthers community. Theres the hairdo, with small curls dyed a light brown on top of his black hair. David Richard/Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. Do you have a blog? Can the Browns, Baker Mayfield continue progressing with Odell Beckham Jr. in the mix? So, in helping you get to know the new guys a little bit better, well give you four interesting facts about each free-agent signing the Panthers have made. The 27-year-old Higgins caught just 24 passes for 275 yards and one touchdown last year, but he's had some. All rights reserved. When throwing the ball in the direction of Higgins, Mayfield had a passer rating of 126.1 this past season, according to PFF. Higgins had a unique career in Cleveland. The Associated Press. A post shared by Rashard hollywood Higgins (@yeahthatswood). Prior to the aliment, the wideout was a healthy scratch, so his prolonged absence hasn't had a significant impact on Carolina's offense. Ron Schwane/Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. Next. I saw a number of posts that he caught for huge plays, and then you see a number of quick screens and bubble and hitches that he turned in for explosive plays that would turn a game around, Bobo said. Cleveland will have to pay him what he's worth if they want to keep him. But free agency can be difficult and obviously hes earned the right to make the decision thats most appropriate for him. The one-year deal is worth $2.38 million fully guaranteed, according to ESPN. All rights reserved. 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). His lone score of the campaign came against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium, where he totaled 29 yards on three grabs in a 47-42 slobber knocker. 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. The two have had undeniable chemistry on and off the field since the Browns drafted Mayfield first overall in 2018. He's a great choice as the Browns' most underrated player. Source: Ex-Browns WR Rashard Higgins has agreed to a one-year deal with the Carolina Panthers, Jake Trotter (@Jake_Trotter) March 16, 2022. Hes a big receiver, strong and fast.. Hes from my hometown, hes on my home team, Rashard Higgins said. View throwback photos of cornerback Donte Jackson at the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine. 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. David Dermer/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Friday, March 3, 2:32PM. It's also available for basketball, baseball and hockey. Despite the latter remaining out Sunday, Higgins is assured of not seeing any action for the second straight game. . About school, about football, about life in general. The veteran said on Friday he chose to take less money to stick with the Browns instead of jumping for the bigger check. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. But he watched a lot of video and clearly was impressed. 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. A fan favorite whose nickname is "Hollywood," Higgins stepped up for the Browns in 2020 after star receiver Odell Beckham Jr. suffered a season-ending torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee on Oct. 25 against the Cincinnati Bengals. That season . It was his dream, Rashard Higgins said, to see his son play someday for the Dallas Cowboys. Final Season Stats. 2023 www.coloradoan.com. Higgins caught 113 passes for 1,615 yards and 11 touchdowns during his career with the Browns. (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. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Hes reaching his dream, because he always wanted to be able to go to the NFL and play pro football, his mother said. All rights reserved. October 7,1994 Read what head coach Frank Reich said to the media during his press conference at the Combine on Wednesday. Unless Higgins and Landry were both willing to take significant pay cuts, its difficult to see a way to keep both of them. All rights reserved. Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (81) dives for a pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Cleveland. Rashard Higgins had receptions last season and 137 receptions over his career. We present them here for purely educational purposes. 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. Get ALL the latest Browns Nation news straight to your inbox! All rights reserved. Higgins, the third-longest tenured Browns player, had become an unrestricted free agent when his contract expired at 4 p.m. Wednesday. 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. Higgins best campaign came in 2020where he notched career-highs in starts (six), yards (599), yards per reception (16.2) and touchdowns (four). Higgins, 26, took over for Odell Beckham Jr. in the starting lineup for the Browns after Beckham suffered a season-ending knee . (AP Photo/David Richard), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins catches a 15-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Cleveland. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. And, of course, about the house he plans to buy for her when he makes it to the NFL. More:Kevin Stefanski: Browns in 'good spot' to keep Odell Beckham Jr., Jarvis Landry despite cost. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. Higgins wrote on Twitter after striking a newdeal with the Browns. Cleveland will have to pay him what hes worth if they want to keep him. (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. Higgins has started 12 of the 67 regular-season games in which he's appeared with the Browns. Higgins will miss a second straight game due to an illness. Hes the only one the three finalists for the Biletnikoff Award as the nations outstanding receiver returning this season. David Zalubowski/Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. Ron Schwane/Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. I dont have a blankie; Ive got a football.. In addition to football, Higgins lit up the books at Mesquite High School on the hardwood and the track. Berry responded Dec. 3 in a Zoom with beat writers. Inaugural Keep Pounding High School Classic features Northwestern High School and Providence Day School. He was the first CSU player since Greg Myers in 1995 to earn consensus All-American honors. Sign up for the Panthers Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Rashard Higgins played 3 games last season and 85 games over his career. Higgins hasn't seen his role change despite the trade of Robbie Anderson to the cardinals. The veteran receiver will work to earn the chance to play in Week 9 against the Bengals. His sparkling season also helped him earn nods as a First-team AP All-American and Consensus All-American. 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. Could the Rashard Higgins era with the Cleveland Browns be coming to an end? All rights reserved. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. And get this, they even have their own Instagram accounts. Rashard Higgins was born in Dallas, TX. Or write about sports? The Cleveland Browns drafted Higgins in the fifth round with the 172nd overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. Bobo, an assistant at Georgia for the past 14 years, didnt get a chance to see Higgins in action. The tweet was in response to quarterback Baker Mayfield asking on the social media platform, "What are we doing Hig?!?". Higgins has spent the entirety of his six-year NFL career with the Cleveland Browns. To become another Dez Bryant, the player Higgins said hes tried to model himself after since high school. All rights reserved. Higgins endured the painful 1-15 . We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Whether or not this agreement will bolster the Panthers pursuit of Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (it probably wont), at least theyll have a familiar face awaiting a potential backup option in Baker Mayfield. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane), Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Darius Phillips (23) attempts to block a pass to Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (82) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (81) plays against Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Rashaan Evans (54) during the first half in an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. Now he'll have a chance to continue to strut in Cleveland. (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. However, Higgins was a healthy scratch prior to dealing with any ailments, so he may still end up inactive versus the Ravens on Sunday. Wade Payne/Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. Higgins is 6-1 198 lbs. Hollywood Higgins, he calls himself, a nickname given to him by his peewee football coach. #Browns WR Rashard Higgins is expected to sign back with Cleveland on a 1-year deal, source said. According to a recent report, Higgins and the team may be too far apart in their contract demands to get a deal done. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (81) against the Denver Broncos during the first half of NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Denver. In his sophomore year at Colorado State University, Higgins led the nation with a ridiculous 1,750 receiving yards along with 17 touchdowns. (AP Photo/David Richard), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (82) catches a pass ahead of Minnesota Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson, left, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Minneapolis. It's where Jeannette Jackson raised CSU's star receiver and his two siblings, an older brother and. The Carolina Panthers have had themselves quite a sound offseason thus far. That's all I've got to say.". Higgins (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 9 matchup with the Bengals. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. He was not shy about saying that he wanted to come back to Cleveland. Higgins will be unavailable for Week 9 after picking up an illness this week. I wont touch on the specific dialogue that weve had, but I think suffice to say wed like to have Rashard back, Berry said. He'll work in practice this upcoming week to earn an opportunity to suit up Week 18 against the Saints. Bonus fun fact: Higgins wore his Stop Dog Abuse cleats while playing the Panthers back in 2018. All rights reserved. During the 2020 season, when teammate Odell Beckham Jr. was out with an injury, Higgins went on to play in his position, catching 37 passes for a career-high 599 yards and four touchdowns. [12] He had six receptions for 77 yards in his rookie season. All rights reserved. And thats before getting into the skillset fit in this offense with Mayfield, an issue that must be corrected this offseason; the Browns need to add some sort of vertical threat to their passing game, and Landry doesnt help with that at all. . Emilee Chinn/Copyright 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane), Cleveland Browns' Rashard Higgins during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (82) runs from Kansas City Chiefs safety Juan Thornhill (22) after catching a pass during the second half of an NFL divisional round football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Kansas City. Latest on Carolina Panthers wide receiver Rashard Higgins including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Lots of content dropping soon Link in bio pic.twitter.com/05u0bBoltC.
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