The outcome means the Browns are positioned to run it back with a receiving corps of starters Beckham andJarvis Landry, Higgins, Donovan Peoples-Jones and KhaDarel Hodge, who received a restricted free agent tender from the club on Monday. Higgins is branching off into his creative side, becoming a content creator. 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. That yardage stands as the 19th-most in a single season in Division I history. Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins kept that status despite having strong offers elsewhere to leave Cleveland. Cleveland's players were off Tuesday. All rights reserved. (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. Drafted in the fifth round, cut in his second year. I love that football, man, he said. Keith Srakocic/Copyright 2017 The Associated Press. And well maintain consistently good communication with him and his reps,and well see where it goes.. All rights reserved. And part of their harmonious retooling has seen a bevy of fresh faces added to the roster. How many games does . It was his dream, Rashard Higgins said, to see his son play someday for the Dallas Cowboys. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 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. Thats my motivation. 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. His heartfelt goodbye to the city and fans, who embraced him from the moment he was drafted by the Browns with the No. Cleveland will have to pay him what hes worth if they want to keep him. Heading into the 2021 season, many. (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. Hollywood Higgins, he calls himself, a nickname given to him by his peewee football coach. Higgins isn't the most talented or prolific receiver in Cleveland, but he's an integral part of the team. 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. On Feb. 26, he doubled down during a radio interview with "The Next Level" onESPN Cleveland WKNR (850-AM). Source: Ex-Browns WR Rashard Higgins has agreed to a one-year deal with the Carolina Panthers. Higgins (illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup against Atlanta, David Newton of ESPN.com reports. And a new quarterback, either sophomore Nick Stevens or redshirt freshman Coleman Key. Brought back to the practice squad after no team picked him up. Stew Milne/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. Emilee Chinn/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. Words cant explain the way I feel; Ive got tears of joy. Hes reaching his dream, because he always wanted to be able to go to the NFL and play pro football, his mother said. 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. [13] In his sophomore year at Colorado State University, Higgins led the nation with a ridiculous 1,750 receiving yards along with 17 touchdowns. The one-year deal is worth $2.38 million fully guaranteed, according to ESPN. He recently announced on Twitter that he was starting his own YouTube channel to show fans what it's like to live in his world. PFR HOF Monitor: 4.15 (696th among WR, average HOF WR is 103.63). (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. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (82) plays against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Cleveland. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. (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. View throwback photos of defensive end Brian Burns at the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine. You'll now receive the top Panthers Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. 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. 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When Rashard returns home, his mom trades places with Robert, allowing the two brothers to share the bedroom while she sleeps on the couch. View throwback photos of cornerback Donte Jackson at the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine. As a player, Higgins provides the offense with everything that Jarvis Landry does, but with the added dynamic of being able to work downfield. All rights reserved. Rashard Higgins is 6-1 (185 cm) tall. Gregory Bull/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. Higgins caught 113 passes for 1,615 yards and 11 touchdowns during his career with the Browns. Carolina earned high marks in several key areas in survey, which rated various aspects of players' experience from strength coaches and the locker room to treatment of families. (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. All rights reserved. In middle school, he hooked himself up to a towing chain to drag a giant tire around an open field near his home. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn). Higgins wrote on Twitter after striking a newdeal with the Browns. 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). 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. 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. Subscribe to the Browns Nation newsletter here! It's also available for basketball, baseball and hockey. Rashard Higgins is 28 years old. For those unfamiliar with the term, that's fishing for catfish using one's bare hands. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Friday, March 3, 2:32PM. Higgins hasn't played since Week 6 against the Rams, so there isn't much surprise here. Rashard Higgins is returning to the Browns. Higgins had a unique career in Cleveland. The Browns have flirted with letting Higgins walk the last two seasons but ultimately. All rights reserved. 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. 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. View throwback photos of tackle Ikem Ekwonu at the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine. Reed Hoffmann/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. Higgins (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Ravens. Brought back to the main roster shortly after . Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Higgins is not listed on Carolina's injury report to begin the week, a signal that he is ready to return after a two-game absence due to illness. The Cleveland Browns drafted Higgins in the fifth round of the 2016 NFL Draft. Higgins, the third-longest tenured Browns player, had become an unrestricted free . Baker Mayfield to Higgins is a connection that just works. 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. Its where Jeannette Jackson raised CSUs star receiver and his two siblings, an older brother and older sister. The question is how much is he truly worth, and what is the team willing to pay him? Ron Schwane/Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. Hollywood is a nickname for Rashard Higgins. (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. For what Higgins lacks in speed and athleticism, he makes up for with his route running and savvy. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: profiles | Soo excited to start my Youtube channel. "Lets run it back !!!" That keeps me going.. Hes from my hometown, hes on my home team, Rashard Higgins said. He'll work in practice this upcoming week to earn an opportunity to suit up Week 18 against the Saints. Higgins (illness) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond) Nell Redmond AP. (AP Photo/David Richard), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (82) runs onto the field prior to an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. Carolina Panthers wide receiver Rashard Higgins catches a pass during NFL football practice in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, June 1, 2022. All rights reserved. Higgins said hes gotten comfortable catching passes from both quarterbacks through spring drills and summer workouts, and Bobo has made it clear the Rams will do whatever they can to get the ball into the hands of their most explosive player. Unless Higgins and Landry were both willing to take significant pay cuts, its difficult to see a way to keep both of them. A post shared by Rashard hollywood Higgins (@yeahthatswood). However, Higgins was a healthy scratch prior to dealing with any ailments, so he may still end up inactive versus the Ravens on Sunday. 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. One of the longest-tenured members of the Cleveland Browns organization is set for free agency, again. His efforts in 2020 helped the Browns reach the playoffs for the first time in nearly 20 years. Rashard Higgins weighs 198 lbs (89 kg). About school, about football, about life in general. (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. (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. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Im going to make the best of my opportunity. dark. * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader, Transaction, fine, and suspension data since 2002. Colorado St. Best of Rashard Higgins through the years. (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. Could the Rashard Higgins era with the Cleveland Browns be coming to an end? (AP Photo/Stew Milne), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs safety L'Jarius Sneed (38) after catching a pass during the second half of an NFL divisional round football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Kansas City. Berry had been the GM for about three months, but he was the club's vice president of player personnel when it draftedHiggins. (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. When it comes to our family, we really dont mooch off anyone; we always fend for ourselves.. Jim Caldwell has 18 years of NFL coaching experience, including head coach positions with the Lions (2014-17) and Colts (2009-11). Rashard Higgins had receiving yards last season and 1,890 receiving yards over his career. In his Zoom session, Higgins offered a philosophical reason for his decision. In fact, he contributes to the issue. Can you call this the New World Order of the Carolina Panthers . (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. (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. 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. Sticking hands near the mouths of catfish may not be everyone's cup of tea, but Higgins makes it work for him. 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. A post shared by Astro (@astr0n0mical). His mother, Higgins said, is the reason he puts in the extra work every day to be the best he can possibly be. See video, posts and updates straight from Indianapolis as Panthers leaders speak to the media. But he eventually re-signed a one-year deal to return to the Browns. Higgins was active but did not play a single snap in Sunday's 26-24 loss to the Browns. 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. View photos of Richardson from the inaugural season in 1995 through decades of coaches and players in the Panthers community. Higgins (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 9 matchup with the Bengals. That doesn't touch upon his solidifying presence in the locker room or on the practice field. 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,. He responded with a career-year, taking advantage of some injuries . Higgins clearly enjoys the limelight. The veteran receiver will work to be active Week 12 against the Broncos. View photos of head coach Frank Reich and general manager Scott Fitterer from their press conferences and interviews with the media at the Combine on Wednesday. Lots of content dropping soon Link in bio pic.twitter.com/05u0bBoltC. Inaugural Keep Pounding High School Classic features Northwestern High School and Providence Day School. 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. The veteran wideout was active last week yet never logged a snap despite the absence of Laviska Shenault (hamstring). October 7,1994 Nicknamed "Hollywood", Higgins is the latest to say goodbye as he is headed to Carolina for 2022. Source: Ex-Browns WR Rashard Higgins has agreed to a one-year deal with the Carolina Panthers Jake Trotter (@Jake_Trotter) March 16, 2022. Ive always got to think school first, but if its my time, its my time, man, Higgins said. When a guy can do both, I think that makes him exceptional. Based on the current wide receiver market, that's going to be at least $5 . According to a recent report, Higgins and the team may be too far apart in their contract demands to get a deal done. Weve got to find ways to get him the ball., Its easy to be fooled by Higgins persona. Last fall, Higgins said he had contract offers from other teams in 2020, but Mayfield convinced him to stay in Cleveland. It looks a little bit like popcorn, bags of which CSU is using to promote its star, noting that Hollywood performances are best enjoyed with popcorn., Higgins Twitter handle is CALLME_WOOD, and he has Hollywood tattooed in script from shoulder to shoulder across his upper back. (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. Rashard Higgins is returning to the Browns. Higgins best campaign came in 2020where he notched career-highs in starts (six), yards (599), yards per reception (16.2) and touchdowns (four). He has 113 career catches on 178 targets for 1,615 yards and 11 touchdowns. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Where was Rashard Higgins born? Nate Ulrich can be reached at nulrich@thebeaconjournal.com. 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. 3 Trade targets with ties to Browns staff. Are Thompson, Higgins, and Kearse for real? That's so Browns: Cleveland fumble near goal line results in touchback, More Browns woes: 2 players caught drag racing, Cleveland Browns squander chance to clinch playoff berth with loss to New York Jets, Browns down 4 WRs due to COVID-19 protocols, Bengals-Browns inactives: Who's in, who's out in Week 17, After many misses, Browns finally get some red zone success against the Bills, Bills' playoff road more treacherous after loss at Browns, Supplemental Privacy Policy for Singapore. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (81) is tackled by Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert Alford, center, and middle linebacker Paul Worrilow, lower, in the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Cleveland. The veteran receiver will work to earn the chance to play in Week 9 against the Bengals. He loves his mom, too. Next up is a new addition to the wide receivers roomRashard Hollywood Higgins. 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. Rashard Higgins was born on October 7, 1994. David Richard/Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. inDallas,TX, College: Along with his seven-month-old boy Sevin, Rashard is a father to two fur babiesAstro and Deuce. Hes got a new coach, Mike Bobo, running a new offensive system. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. 15 Best Free Agent Acquisitions of All-Time. Prior to the aliment, the wideout was a healthy scratch, so his prolonged absence hasn't had a significant impact on Carolina's offense. Higgins will be unavailable for Week 9 after picking up an illness this week. Higgins (coach's decision) is a healthy inactive for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports. Theres the hairdo, with small curls dyed a light brown on top of his black hair. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Higgins, 26, took over for Odell Beckham Jr. in the starting lineup for the Browns after Beckham suffered a season-ending knee . The wide receiver was a healthy scratch in Week 8, making his absence Sunday mostly irrelevant to the team's game plan. Michael Yanow/2021 National Football League. Higgins has started 12 of the 67 regular-season games in which he's appeared with the Browns. Hes the only one the three finalists for the Biletnikoff Award as the nations outstanding receiver returning this season. Rashard Higgins was born on October 7, 1994. How tall is Rashard Higgins? Please check your email for a confirmation. Wills, the No. Higgins endured the painful 1-15 . Ron Schwane/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. He played college football at Georgia and was in the NFL with the Falcons. The Associated Press. Latest on Carolina Panthers wide receiver Rashard Higgins including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Higgins (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Buccaneers. 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. Theres no telling what kind of season Higgins will have in 2015. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins celebrates after the Browns defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 24-22 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Cleveland. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. David Zalubowski/Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. Im going to talk to my mom when the time comes, and if thats what she wants me to do, then I think thats what Ill do.. Despite the latter remaining out Sunday, Higgins is assured of not seeing any action for the second straight game. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. David Richard/Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. Higgins will miss a second straight game due to an illness. and ran a 4.64 40-yard dash at his pro day and the NFL draft combine. 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.