Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. Hollywood Higgins, he calls himself, a nickname given to him by his peewee football coach. Its obvious he played a key role for us this past year, and we have a really positive history with him. Theres the hairdo, with small curls dyed a light brown on top of his black hair. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond) Nell Redmond AP. We present them here for purely educational purposes. dark. Unless Higgins and Landry were both willing to take significant pay cuts, its difficult to see a way to keep both of them. Cleveland's players were off Tuesday. . Based on the current wide receiver market, that's going to be at least $5 . The Dallas native averaged 17 points per game in basketball and put up solid numbers as a runner and long jumper for the track and field squad. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. 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. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. On Feb. 26, he doubled down during a radio interview with "The Next Level" onESPN Cleveland WKNR (850-AM). In middle school, he hooked himself up to a towing chain to drag a giant tire around an open field near his home. Head coach Frank Reich and general manager Scott Fitterer plan on speaking with the veteran quarterback again next week after Tuesday's meeting in Indianapolis. All rights reserved, Phelan M. Ebenhack/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. 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). 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. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 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. #Browns WR Rashard Higgins is expected to sign back with Cleveland on a 1-year deal, source said. He finished 48th among the 127 qualifying receivers ProFootballFocus.com graded last season. More:Browns counting on Rashard Higgins to continue rise with Odell Beckham Jr. out for year. When Rashard returns home, his mom trades places with Robert, allowing the two brothers to share the bedroom while she sleeps on the couch. But they always wanted Higgins back. Higgins was active but did not play a single snap in Sunday's 26-24 loss to the Browns. Higgins, the third-longest tenured Browns player, had become an unrestricted free . When a guy can do both, I think that makes him exceptional. Higgins (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 5 clash against the 49ers, Steve Reed of The Associated Press reports. The veteran said on Friday he chose to take less money to stick with the Browns instead of jumping for the bigger check. Next. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Higgins uses the skills that made him an outstanding high school basketball player to go up and get the football, and the foot speed of a track sprinter to break away from defenders in the open field. Higgins will miss a second straight game due to an illness. Higgins bet on himself last offseason, signing a one-year, veteran's minimum deal with the Browns after a down year. Emilee Chinn/Copyright 2020. PFR HOF Monitor: 4.15 (696th among WR, average HOF WR is 103.63). Emilee Chinn/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. His sparkling season also helped him earn nods as a First-team AP All-American and Consensus All-American. His mother, Higgins said, is the reason he puts in the extra work every day to be the best he can possibly be. Are Thompson, Higgins, and Kearse for real? Higgins has performed far too well when given the chance to earn less than the million he made in 2020. Its why hell sometimes return to the weight room for an afternoon workout following a morning weight-lifting session. Sign up for the Panthers Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. inDallas,TX, College: 15 Best Free Agent Acquisitions of All-Time. View throwback photos of wide reciever D.J. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Friday, March 3, 2:32PM. The 27-year-old Higgins caught just 24 passes for 275 yards and one touchdown last year, but he's had some. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Bruce Kluckhohn/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. In fact, he contributes to the issue. Its where Jeannette Jackson raised CSUs star receiver and his two siblings, an older brother and older sister. Higgins hasn't played since Week 6 against the. It's also available for basketball, baseball and hockey. He responded with a career-year, taking advantage of some injuries . Higgins caught 113 passes for 1,615 yards and 11 touchdowns during his career with the Browns. That yardage stands as the 19th-most in a single season in Division I history. And well maintain consistently good communication with him and his reps,and well see where it goes.. Ideally, he plays the third receiver spot, but that relegates him to playing around 42 percent of the snaps based on Clevelands 2020 personnel usage. All rights reserved. A post shared by Astro (@astr0n0mical). Gene J. Puskar/Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. The native son of the Carolinas brought football to his home region, changing the course of the history of two states. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. 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. 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 . Adding a speedster to the group will likely be something to watch in the April 29-May 1 draft. 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. He played college football at Georgia and was in the NFL with the Falcons. All rights reserved. View throwback photos of tackle Ikem Ekwonu at the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine. 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. A 2016 draft pick out of Colorado State, wide receiver Rashard Higgins has played for Cleveland for six seasons before coming to Carolina. 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. 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. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. 4 wideout role against San Francisco. Rashard Higgins mother has lived in a public housing project in Dallas for most of her life. Subscribe for ya boy. Ive always got to think school first, but if its my time, its my time, man, Higgins said. All rights reserved. October 7,1994 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. 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. Higgins, the third-longest tenured Browns player, had become an unrestricted free agent when his contract expired at 4 p.m. Wednesday. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Rashard Higgins was a free agent. 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. Source: Ex-Browns WR Rashard Higgins has agreed to a one-year deal with the Carolina Panthers. Jason Behnken/Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Higgins (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Buccaneers. 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,. 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Berry responded Dec. 3 in a Zoom with beat writers. Reed Hoffmann/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. Berry had been the GM for about three months, but he was the club's vice president of player personnel when it draftedHiggins. Last fall, Higgins said he had contract offers from other teams in 2020, but Mayfield convinced him to stay in Cleveland. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. He loves his mom, too. Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 18, 2021. The Cleveland Browns drafted Higgins in the fifth round with the 172nd overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. (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. Ron Schwane/Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. The Steelers won 26-14. He was the first CSU player since Greg Myers in 1995 to earn consensus All-American honors. The Carolina Panthers have had themselves quite a sound offseason thus far. Higgins (illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup against Atlanta, David Newton of ESPN.com reports. Higgins clearly enjoys the limelight. Wide receiver Rashard Higgins officially signs with Panthers View photos of Rashard Higgins on set with the Panthers as he officially signs on Thursday. (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. (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. All rights reserved. Over 82 games in the league, hes gone on to amass 1,890 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns on 137 catches. Every time I talk to him, hes always working out, working in the gym.. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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. (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. Ron Schwane/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. The Ravens won 47-42. He was not shy about saying that he wanted to come back to Cleveland. Baker Mayfield to Higgins is a connection that just works. His efforts in 2020 helped the Browns reach the playoffs for the first time in nearly 20 years. All rights reserved. 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. The wide receiver was a healthy scratch in Week 8, making his absence Sunday mostly irrelevant to the team's game plan. Matt Durisko/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. Jeff Roberson/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. Follow reporter Kelly Lyell at twitter.com/KellyLyell and facebook.com/KellyLyell.news. 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. All rights reserved. Now he'll have a chance to continue to strut in Cleveland. Bonus fun fact: Higgins wore his Stop Dog Abuse cleats while playing the Panthers back in 2018. However, Higgins was a healthy scratch prior to dealing with any ailments, so he may still end up inactive versus the Ravens on Sunday. Higgins will have a market from other teams. (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. Her daughter, Erica, has a young son whom Jeannette takes care of most days, too. David Richard/Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. The popular wide receiver reached an agreement Wednesday night to re-sign with the Browns, two people familiar with the situation confirmed. Next up is a new addition to the wide receivers roomRashard Hollywood Higgins. All rights reserved. He caught 37 of his 52 targets for 599 yards and four touchdowns, which resembled his 2018 statline of 39 grabs for 572 yards and four scores. But free agency can be difficult and obviously hes earned the right to make the decision thats most appropriate for him. Nate Ulrich can be reached at nulrich@thebeaconjournal.com. (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. Theres no telling what kind of season Higgins will have in 2015. Higgins hit the open marketlast offseason, too, but the duration was much shorter this time around. Shes in a low-income environment. Latest on Carolina Panthers wide receiver Rashard Higgins including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Higgins, Bitonio and Hughlett are the only players still on the roster who endured the team's stretch of 1-31 from 2016-17. His heartfelt goodbye to the city and fans, who embraced him from the moment he was drafted by the Browns with the No. 2023 www.beaconjournal.com. The Browns have far too much money invested in their top two receivers; Odell Beckham Jr. and Landry. 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. 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. Only three-time Pro Bowl left guard Joel Bitonio and long snapper Charley Hughlett have played for the franchise longer. 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. 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. David Dermer/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. and ran a 4.64 40-yard dash at his pro day and the NFL draft combine. They cannot afford to pay Higgins (or any third receiver) without making significant changes to the contracts of the LSU tandem. Proving himself in 2020 Higgins caught 113 passes. Rashard Higgins is 6-1 (185 cm) tall. Brought back to the practice squad after no team picked him up. 1 / 20 WR Rashard Higgins. (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. (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. 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. Thats my motivation. And part of their harmonious retooling has seen a bevy of fresh faces added to the roster. Subscribe to the Browns Nation newsletter here! Could the Rashard Higgins era with the Cleveland Browns be coming to an end? 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. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! section: | slug: | sport: football | route: player_profile_home | (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. Heading into the 2021 season, many. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. A post shared by Rashard hollywood Higgins (@yeahthatswood). https://pantherswire.usatoday.com/2022/03/16/panthers-browns-wr-rashard-higgins/, Panthers promote Al Holcomb, Jeff Nixon to assistant HC posts, Panthers' 2022 draft picks officially set, Panthers great Cam Newton honors late Jerry Richardson, Former Panthers react to passing of team founder Jerry Richardson, Report: Panthers will not use franchise tag this offseason, One free agent each NFL team should re-sign in 2023, Panthers OC Thomas Brown receives praise from 2023 NFL draft prospect, Biggest takeaways from the Panthers' combine media availability, Will Levis: Breaking down film with Frank Reich, Panthers was fun, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 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. (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. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. 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/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. View the best photos of Austin Corbett who started every game at guard in his first year as a Panther in 2022. Despite the latter remaining out Sunday, Higgins is assured of not seeing any action for the second straight game. Cleveland Browns' NFL free-agent signings 2021: Johnson could make secondary among league's best, Source: Higgins back to Browns on 1-year deal. 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. 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. Born: (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. View throwback photos of linebacker Jeremy Chinn at the 2020 NFL Combine. According to his Instagram account, one of Higgins' hobbies is noodling. Higgins Is Back . All rights reserved. How much does Rashard Higgins weigh? He'll work in practice this upcoming week to earn an opportunity to suit up Week 18 against the Saints. You'll now receive the top Panthers Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. The one-year deal is worth $2.38 million fully guaranteed, according to ESPN. 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. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn), Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (82) lines up for a play during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, in Cleveland. The Panthers agreed to terms with former Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins. Rashard Higgins WR #17 Experience: 7 years Height: 6-1 Age: 28 Weight: 198 lbs College: Colorado State REC -- YDS -- AVG -- TDS -- Summary Career Logs Splits Situational Biography Rashard. Rashard Higgins is returning to the Browns. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. It went the way Higgins, 26, wanted it to go. 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). 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. When was Rashard Higgins born? 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. View throwback photos of defensive end Brian Burns at the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine. Read what head coach Frank Reich said to the media during his press conference at the Combine on Wednesday. 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. Brought back to the main roster shortly after . He added seven catches for 116 yards in two postseason games. Defenses are going to double- or even triple-team him at times, and devise coverage schemes to deny him the ball. Or write about sports? . Your email address will not be published. Rashard Higgins was born on October 7, 1994. He wasnt even involved in the offense until Week 7, sitting out as a healthy scratch multiple times. Soo excited to start my Youtube channel. David Richard/Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. Higgins has spent the entirety of his six-year NFL career with the Cleveland Browns. For those unfamiliar with the term, that's fishing for catfish using one's bare hands. All rights reserved. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn). 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. Best of Rashard Higgins through the years. 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. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Colorado St. 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. In his sophomore year at Colorado State University, Higgins led the nation with a ridiculous 1,750 receiving yards along with 17 touchdowns. 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. Higgins isn't the most talented or prolific receiver in Cleveland, but he's an integral part of the team. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. (College Stats), Weighted Career AV (100-95-): 13 (7238th overall since 1960). Ron Schwane/Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. The Associated Press. That season . Higgins lobbied to return to the Browns again in recent months, tellingbeat writers Dec. 10 on Zoom, "I would love to be here." Hes a big receiver, strong and fast.. Source: Ex-Browns WR Rashard Higgins has agreed to a one-year deal with the Carolina Panthers, Jake Trotter (@Jake_Trotter) March 16, 2022. The tweet was in response to quarterback Baker Mayfield asking on the social media platform, "What are we doing Hig?!?". In addition to football, Higgins lit up the books at Mesquite High School on the hardwood and the track. He started playing football in third grade. (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. Other receivers can step in and fill the void, and the Rams should have a solid running game again, too, even without 1,275-yard rusher Dee Hart, who skipped his senior year to turn pro. Along with his seven-month-old boy Sevin, Rashard is a father to two fur babiesAstro and Deuce. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. Higgins didnt have his greatest of seasons in 2021, but at least he made sure to back up his nickname. 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. All rights reserved. Higgins is branching off into his creative side, becoming a content creator. The veteran receiver will work to earn the chance to play in Week 9 against the Bengals. View photos of Richardson from the inaugural season in 1995 through decades of coaches and players in the Panthers community. And, of course, about the house he plans to buy for her when he makes it to the NFL. It's mostly done across the southern states, including Higgins' native Texas. More:Kevin Stefanski: Browns in 'good spot' to keep Odell Beckham Jr., Jarvis Landry despite cost. He has 113 career catches on 178 targets for 1,615 yards and 11 touchdowns. Higgins again saw his playing time decrease in 2021, catching just 24 passes for 275 yards and a score. Im going to make the best of my opportunity. 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. (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.