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. Rashard Higgins couldn't wipe the grin from his face. (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. Higgins is on a one-year, $2.3 million deal, while Beckham is making nearly $16 million for his services this season. About school, about football, about life in general. Higgins is branching off into his creative side, becoming a content creator. (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. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. CHARLOTTE Carolina added depth to the receiving corps as the new league year kicked off on Wednesday afternoon, among a flurry of moves. The Cleveland Browns have quite a few pending free agents, one of which is wide reciever Rashard Higgins, a favorite target of Baker Mayfield. Before (my wife) was pregnant, I used to always ask Juice (Jarvis Landry), because he got two kids, What does it mean? Beckham has 17 catches for 232 yards and no touchdowns. Still, dreams of life after ball creep into his mind sometimes when he looks over at his wife and son still sleeping as he rolls out of bed for 7 a.m. workouts. Its 100 times like that. Michael Yanow/2021 National Football League. All rights reserved. While Beckham made the full-court press to force a trade, its clear that his head coach wants him to remain in Cleveland at least for the rest of the season. 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. His father, Robert Higgins Jr., died 2 1/2 years ago of kidney failure after spending 16 years on dialysis. The Clemson product has started 34 games the last three years with the Broncos, and brings some familiarity with new coordinator Ejiro Evero's 3-4 defense. All rights reserved. Oh, what a blessing it will be, his mother said. All rights reserved. The Observer decided to grade the teams picks after the draft. (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 Panthers have also agreed to terms on deals for three other free agents: Guard Austin Corbett, safety Xavier Woods, and running back D'Onta Foreman. [5], As a true freshman at Colorado State University in 2013, Higgins started all 14 games. David Zalubowski/Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. Browns' Rashard Higgins: Browns-Raiders moved In his sophomore year at Colorado State University, Higgins led the nation with a ridiculous 1,750 receiving yards along with 17 touchdowns. Powered by. DOB 1994-10-07 ( 28.4) Height 6' 1". All rights reserved. It has been a roller-coaster NFL career for Rashard Higgins. Higgins said his relationship with Rhule, McAdoo, general manager Scott Fitterer and receivers coach Joe Dailey are all strong. Rashard Higgins - Pro-Football-Reference.com He'll work in practice this upcoming week to earn an opportunity to suit up Week 18 against the Saints. And were just looking to get over the hump. He credits Landry and Beckham with helping him grow as a playmaker and person. But change within the NFL is inevitable. [8][9], The Cleveland Browns drafted Higgins in the fifth round with the 172nd overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. (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. He was a starter on the Mesquite basketball team, where he averaged 17 points per game. Wade Payne/Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. As a senior, he had 69 receptions for 1,136 yards 10 touchdowns. The Ravens won 47-42. Higgins will be unavailable for Week 9 after picking up an illness this week. Higgins anticipated his time expiring in Cleveland, which slightly eased his transition to Charlotte, but putting on different threads for the first time in his career, taking a new route to practice each morning and learning a new city is still a surreal experience. Football Outsiders ranked Higgins third in its DVOA metric, which measures a players efficiency per play ran. If Mayfield continues to throw to them instead of Peoples-Jones, maybe Higgins can get on the field more in Week 2. He started playing football in third grade. The former Lions nose tackle adds some size to the new-look defensive front, as they transition to a 3-4 defense. Ron Schwane/Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. Emilee Chinn/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. With the top two wide receivers out, Higgins emerged as a favorite target of quarterback Sam Darnold. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 2 option behind Moore. An All-SEC second team selection in 2022, Mingo adds to the Panthers receiving options. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 4 things to know about new Panthers WR Rashard Higgins The top receivers in the NFL consistently lead in this category. Rashard Higgins It is just that we are kicking ourselves in the foot right now and stubbing our toes. The Steelers won 26-14. [24] He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Browns on December 26, 2020,[25] and activated on December 31. Sign up for the Panthers Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Higgins has spent the entirety of his six-year NFL career with the Cleveland Browns. David Richard/Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. Morry Gash/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. October 7,1994 He is still listed on the team roster and participated throughout OTAs and minicamp. Rashard Higgins was born on October 7, 1994. 3 receiver with second-year pass-catcher Terrace Marshall Jr. 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.. All rights reserved. The Panthers wide receiver outstretched his arms and called out to his 11-month-old son, Sevin, as the infant took a wobbly stance on the practice field at Gillette Stadium. Weight 198. (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 a versatile wideout. Higgins (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Ravens. Jeff Roberson/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. He is not very open regarding his His father, Robert Higgins Jr., died 2 1 / 2 years ago of kidney failure after spending 16 years on dialysis. Shes in a low-income environment. During a situational two-minute offense session on Day 3 of minicamp, Darnold targeted Higgins on back-to-back gotta-have-it plays. 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. Higgins' inactive status Sunday should bump Terrace Marshall up to the No. That keeps me going.. The Cleveland Browns drafted Higgins in the fifth round of the 2016 NFL Draft. Chanelle Smith-Walker/Carolina Panthers. started every game at right guard last season for the Rams, started every game for the Vikings last season, Best of Rashard Higgins through the years. Rashard Higgins The versatile defensive back gives them another veteran presence in the secondary, with experience at safety and nickel in recent years. Ron Schwane/Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. Words cant explain the way I feel; Ive got tears of joy. Matt Durisko/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. He also picked up 31 first downs. (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. Sevin tottered carefully, taking his first steps into his father's arms while his mother, Brianna, and Rashard's teammates Brandon Zylstra and Keith Kirkwood clapped and cheered him on. 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. Get ALL the latest Browns Nation news straight to your inbox! We need to get that confidence and get that rhythm and just build one week at a time. However, hes not embarking on his new journey alone. I have to put guys in position to go make a play, Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters on Monday, November 1. [7] As a sophomore in 2014, Higgins was a finalist for the Biletnikoff Award. "I truly believe that (God) is going to give me another one soon," Rashard said. Rashard Higgins - Wikipedia All rights reserved. College Colorado State Rams. From workouts to hunting and maybe noodling, fans will be able to subscribe and get a glimpse of his life. People make stories out of anything. Higgins brought his family with him. There were some drops yesterday. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn). (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. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (82) runs up the field during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Cleveland. He ran 133 times for 566 yards and three touchdowns, and had three 100-yard rushing games in the second half of the season. On Jan. 25, 2014, just 35 days after Colorado State upset Washington State in the New Mexico Bowl, Higgins's father, Robert Higgins Jr., died. All rights reserved, Phelan M. Ebenhack/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. Kyusung Gong/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. The Panthers have an experienced pair of starters in DJ Moore and Robby Anderson, but then go straight to second-year players Terrace Marshall Jr. and Shi Smith. His relationship with Beckham gifted him favorable insight into offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo. The Browns have flirted with letting Higgins walk the last two seasons but ultimately brought him back on one-year deals. He led the team in receiving yards during a must-win Week 17 game against Pittsburgh and in the teams divisional-round loss to Kansas City. All rights reserved. Rashard Higgins Last season, he caught 24 of 47 targets for 275 yards and one touchdown in 15 games. Higgins caught both of his targets for 27 yards in Sunday's 31-21 win over Houston. Panthers agree to terms with wide receiver Rashard Higgins The veteran receiver will work to be active Week 12 against the Broncos. We were just together this weekend. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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. Get to know wide receiver Rashard Higgins - Carolina Panthers Wood never, Higgins tweeted. Wade Payne/Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. Carolina Panthers. https://t.co/tzY4c0DDWQ. It was his dream, Rashard Higgins said, to see his son play someday for the Dallas Cowboys. Having such peace at home prepares him for whatever comes next. PFR HOF Monitor: 4.15 (696th among WR, average HOF WR is 103.63). The duo misconnected on third-and-long but converted a fourth-and-long on a deep-out route on the next rep. (Higgins) has seen a lot of football and been in a lot of receiver rooms, Darnold said after a minicamp practice. Do you have a blog? They addressed a number of key spots throughout the weekend, and head coach Frank Reich said he's excited to see guys compete for jobs under a new staff. Higgins (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 5 clash against the 49ers, Steve Reed of The Associated Press reports. (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. However, Higgins was a healthy scratch prior to dealing with any ailments, so he may still end up inactive versus the Ravens on Sunday. What does it feel like? Higgins said. (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/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.
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