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. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? David Zalubowski/Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. The Associated Press. Higgins celebrates his touchdowns by pretending to walk the red carpet in the end zone. 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. The Carolina Panthers have had themselves quite a sound offseason thus far. The wide receiver was a healthy scratch in Week 8, making his absence Sunday mostly irrelevant to the team's game plan. Oh, what a blessing it will be, his mother said. (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. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. All rights reserved. 4 wideout role against San Francisco. All rights reserved. 1 / 20 WR Rashard Higgins. Higgins (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 9 matchup with the Bengals. 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. "Don't give up on me. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (82) runs a route during an NFL football game, Sunday, December 12, 2021 in Cleveland. 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Proving himself in 2020 Higgins caught 113 passes. View throwback photos of linebacker Jeremy Chinn at the 2020 NFL Combine. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. And part of their harmonious retooling has seen a bevy of fresh faces added to the roster. When a guy can do both, I think that makes him exceptional. 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. I wont touch on the specific dialogue that weve had, but I think suffice to say wed like to have Rashard back, Berry said. 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. That doesn't touch upon his solidifying presence in the locker room or on the practice field. Theres something about that football. Next. (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. View the best photos of Austin Corbett who started every game at guard in his first year as a Panther in 2022. October 7,1994 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. According to a recent report, Higgins and the team may be too far apart in their contract demands to get a deal done. The Cleveland Browns have quite a few pending free agents, one of which is wide reciever Rashard Higgins, a favorite target of Baker Mayfield. Rashard Higgins was a free agent. Rashard Higgins was born on October 7, 1994. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Its why, Higgins said, hell take a good look at turning pro early, skipping his senior year to make himself eligible for the 2016 NFL draft. As a player, Higgins provides the offense with everything that Jarvis Landry does, but with the added dynamic of being able to work downfield. Cleveland will have to pay him what hes worth if they want to keep him. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Higgins hit the open marketlast offseason, too, but the duration was much shorter this time around. 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. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Draft: Cleveland Browns in the 5th round (172nd overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft. In his sophomore year at Colorado State University, Higgins led the nation with a ridiculous 1,750 receiving yards along with 17 touchdowns. That yardage stands as the 19th-most in a single season in Division I history. All rights reserved. View photos of Rashard Higgins on set with the Panthers as he officially signs on Thursday. Higgins again saw his playing time decrease in 2021, catching just 24 passes for 275 yards and a score. Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. All rights reserved. It was his dream, Rashard Higgins said, to see his son play someday for the Dallas Cowboys. Prior to the aliment, the wideout was a healthy scratch, so his prolonged absence hasn't had a significant impact on Carolina's offense. (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. Charlie Riedel/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. His mother, Higgins said, is the reason he puts in the extra work every day to be the best he can possibly be. (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. Hollywood is a nickname for Rashard Higgins. 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. View throwback photos of tackle Ikem Ekwonu at the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine. 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. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Friday, March 3, 2:32PM. Higgins, the third-longest tenured Browns player, had become an unrestricted free agent when his contract expired at 4 p.m. Wednesday. Ron Schwane/Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins celebrates a 24-yard touchdown during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Washington Redskins, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (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. Only three-time Pro Bowl left guard Joel Bitonio and long snapper Charley Hughlett have played for the franchise longer. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic), 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, in Pittsburgh. 3 Trade targets with ties to Browns staff. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. 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,. Bonus fun fact: Higgins wore his Stop Dog Abuse cleats while playing the Panthers back in 2018. Rashard is working hard to be able to get us a house, Jackson said in a phone interview Friday. Jim Caldwell has 18 years of NFL coaching experience, including head coach positions with the Lions (2014-17) and Colts (2009-11). Hes from my hometown, hes on my home team, Rashard Higgins said. 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. (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. Could the Rashard Higgins era with the Cleveland Browns be coming to an end? 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. . Nate Ulrich can be reached at nulrich@thebeaconjournal.com. For those unfamiliar with the term, that's fishing for catfish using one's bare hands. All rights reserved. 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. A 2016 draft pick out of Colorado State, wide receiver Rashard Higgins has played for Cleveland for six seasons before coming to Carolina. Drafted in the fifth round, cut in his second year. Or write about sports? The David and Nicole Tepper Foundation supported the first-of-its-kind in Mecklenburg County project, which offers urgent care for behavioral health needs. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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). In addition to football, Higgins lit up the books at Mesquite High School on the hardwood and the track. All rights reserved. He wasnt even involved in the offense until Week 7, sitting out as a healthy scratch multiple times. Sign up for the Panthers Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Reed Hoffmann/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. 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 (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Falcons, David Newton of ESPN.com reports. Defenses are going to double- or even triple-team him at times, and devise coverage schemes to deny him the ball. (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. The Browns drafted Higgins in the fifth round in 2016 out of Colorado State University. 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. He finished 48th among the 127 qualifying receivers ProFootballFocus.com graded last season. Higgins' inactive status Sunday should bump Terrace Marshall up to the No. Along with his seven-month-old boy Sevin, Rashard is a father to two fur babiesAstro and Deuce. That season . Thats my motivation. The veteran said on Friday he chose to take less money to stick with the Browns instead of jumping for the bigger check. View throwback photos of cornerback Donte Jackson at the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine. The 27-year-old Higgins caught just 24 passes for 275 yards and one touchdown last year, but he's had some. The Panthers head coach knows that is complicated since they're picking ninth, but made it clear his preference would be to find a rookie quarterback and build. Rashard Higgins' mother has lived in a public housing project in Dallas for most of her life. The Cleveland Browns drafted Higgins in the fifth round of the 2016 NFL Draft. 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. Sign up for the Panthers Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Higgins is branching off into his creative side, becoming a content creator. The number of snaps Higgins took before and after Mayfield's injury is not readily available, but overall since Mayfield's injury, he has 14 receptions on 30 targets, for a catch percentage of . 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.