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. 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. (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. Proving himself in 2020 Higgins caught 113 passes. Based on the current wide receiver market, that's going to be at least $5 . His mother has been on disability since breaking her neck in 1999 and lives in a one-bedroom apartment with her oldest son, Robert. (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. Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. inDallas,TX, College: 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 veteran receiver will work to earn the chance to play in Week 9 against the Bengals. Higgins (illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup against Atlanta, David Newton of ESPN.com reports. 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/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. The Ravens won 47-42. Gregory Bull/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. 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All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. A post shared by Rashard hollywood Higgins (@yeahthatswood). The 27-year-old Higgins caught just 24 passes for 275 yards and one touchdown last year, but he's had some. (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. 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. View the best photos of Austin Corbett who started every game at guard in his first year as a Panther in 2022. But they always wanted Higgins back. Higgins caught 113 passes for 1,615 yards and 11 touchdowns during his career with the Browns. As first reported by ESPNs Jake Trotter, the Panthers have agreed to a one-year deal with free agent wide receiver Rashard Hollywood Higgins. Higgins lobbied to return to the Browns again in recent months, tellingbeat writers Dec. 10 on Zoom, "I would love to be here." Sign up for the Panthers Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. 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. 1 / 20 WR Rashard Higgins. His mother, Higgins said, is the reason he puts in the extra work every day to be the best he can possibly be. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Keith Srakocic/Copyright 2017 The Associated Press. (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. When was Rashard Higgins born? All rights reserved, Phelan M. Ebenhack/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. Higgins celebrates his touchdowns by pretending to walk the red carpet in the end zone. Rashard Higgins was a free agent. 4 wideout role against San Francisco. (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. Its why he tells friends to wait up when they go to play video games so he can run the stairs at least 100 times, teammate Trent Matthews said. Higgins was anticipated to serve as Carolina's third or fourth wideout against his former team, but with both him and Terrace Marshall curiously being stuck on the sidelines all game, Shi Smith took on that complementary role. But free agency can be difficult and obviously hes earned the right to make the decision thats most appropriate for him. (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. That yardage stands as the 19th-most in a single season in Division I history. Stew Milne/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. But Browns General Manager Andrew Berry and Higgins made it known publicly in recent weeks they wanted to stay together. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. The Browns have far too much money invested in their top two receivers; Odell Beckham Jr. and Landry. However, Higgins was a healthy scratch prior to dealing with any ailments, so he may still end up inactive versus the Ravens on Sunday. Final Season Stats. 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. 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. 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. Its where Jeannette Jackson raised CSUs star receiver and his two siblings, an older brother and older sister. Cleveland's players were off Tuesday. When a guy can do both, I think that makes him exceptional. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Friday, March 3, 2:32PM. Nicknamed "Hollywood", Higgins is the latest to say goodbye as he is headed to Carolina for 2022. Ron Schwane/Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. (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. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. All rights reserved. It's where Jeannette Jackson raised CSU's star receiver and his two siblings, an older brother and. March 26, 2021 7:16 pm ET. The native son of the Carolinas brought football to his home region, changing the course of the history of two states. 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. The two have had undeniable chemistry on and off the field since the Browns drafted Mayfield first overall in 2018. Higgins is a good player. (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. Im going to make the best of my opportunity. 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. Hes got a new coach, Mike Bobo, running a new offensive system. Your email address will not be published. View throwback photos of wide reciever D.J. The Panthers agreed to terms with former Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins. Cleveland will have to pay him what he's worth if they want to keep him. Despite the latter remaining out Sunday, Higgins is assured of not seeing any action for the second straight game. Moore at the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine. The tweet was in response to quarterback Baker Mayfield asking on the social media platform, "What are we doing Hig?!?". Higgins had a unique career in Cleveland. All rights reserved. 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. The Steelers won 26-14. (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 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. 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,.