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Fantasy Player Profile Rashard Higgins

  • Rashard Higgins
  • WR #17
  • Rashard
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@NO: #10 vs opposing WR - 30.69 FPA
Bye Week13Rank208% Rostered0.1% Change-WK 17 Pts0.00WK 18 Pts0.00
2022 Fantasy Stats
   PassingRushingReceivingRetMiscFumFantasy
WkOppResultsYdsTDIntYdsTDRecYdsTDTDFumTD2PTLostPts
1CLE
Loss, 24-26
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2@NYG
Loss, 16-19
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3NO
Win, 22-14
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4ARI
Loss, 16-26
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5SF
Loss, 15-37
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6@LA
Loss, 10-24
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7TB
Win, 21-3
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8@ATL
Loss, 34-37
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9@CIN
Loss, 21-42
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10ATL
Win, 25-15
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11@BAL
Loss, 3-13
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12DEN
Win, 23-10
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13Bye  ------------0.00
14@SEA
Win, 30-24
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15PIT
Loss, 16-24
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16DET
Win, 37-23
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17@TB
Loss, 24-30
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18@NO
Win, 10-7
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2022 Fantasy Stats
  RushingReceivingFumFantasy
WkOppYdsTDYdsTDLostPts
1CLE,
L 24-26
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2@NYG,
L 16-19
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3NO,
W 22-14
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4ARI,
L 16-26
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5SF,
L 15-37
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6@LA,
L 10-24
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7TB,
W 21-3
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8@ATL,
L 34-37
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9@CIN,
L 21-42
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10ATL,
W 25-15
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11@BAL,
L 3-13
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12DEN,
W 23-10
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13Bye-----0.00
14@SEA,
W 30-24
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15PIT,
L 16-24
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16DET,
W 37-23
-----0.00
17@TB,
L 24-30
-----0.00
18@NO,
W 10-7
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News

  • Healthy scratch Sunday

    Higgins (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Buccaneers.

    Analysis: Higgins hasn't played since Week 6 against the Rams, so there isn't much surprise here. He'll work in practice this upcoming week to earn an opportunity to suit up Week 18 against the Saints.

    Published: Sun, Jan 1 at 9:17am by Rotowire.com
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  • Sitting out again Week 14

    Higgins (coach's decision) is a healthy inactive for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

    Analysis: 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.

    Published: Sun, Dec 11 at 12:10pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Healthy scratch Sunday

    Higgins (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Ravens.

    Analysis: 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. The veteran receiver will work to be active Week 12 against the Broncos.

    Published: Sun, Nov 20 at 8:57am by Rotowire.com
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  • Avoids injury report

    Higgins (illness) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

    Analysis: 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. However, Higgins was a healthy scratch prior to dealing with any ailments, so he may still end up inactive versus the Ravens on Sunday.

    Published: Wed, Nov 16 at 11:50am by Rotowire.com
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  • Will miss second straight game

    Higgins (illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup against Atlanta, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Higgins will miss a second straight game due to an illness. Prior to the aliment, the wideout was a healthy scratch, so his prolonged absence hasn't had a significant impact on Carolina's offense.

    Published: Wed, Nov 9 at 10:56am by Rotowire.com
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  • Out with illness

    Higgins (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 9 matchup with the Bengals.

    Analysis: Higgins will be unavailable for Week 9 after picking up an illness this week. The wide receiver was a healthy scratch in Week 8, making his absence Sunday mostly irrelevant to the team's game plan.

    Published: Fri, Nov 4 at 9:49am by Rotowire.com
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  • Healthy scratch Sunday

    Higgins (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Falcons, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Higgins hasn't seen his role change despite the trade of Robbie Anderson to the cardinals. The veteran receiver will work to earn the chance to play in Week 9 against the Bengals.

    Published: Sun, Oct 30 at 9:15am by Rotowire.com
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  • Healthy scratch in Week 5

    Higgins (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 5 clash against the 49ers, Steve Reed of The Associated Press reports.

    Analysis: The veteran wideout was active last week yet never logged a snap despite the absence of Laviska Shenault (hamstring). Despite the latter remaining out Sunday, Higgins is assured of not seeing any action for the second straight game. Higgins' inactive status Sunday should bump Terrace Marshall up to the No. 4 wideout role against San Francisco.

    Published: Sun, Oct 9 at 11:46am by Rotowire.com
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  • No snaps Sunday

    Higgins was active but did not play a single snap in Sunday's 26-24 loss to the Browns.

    Analysis: 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. 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.

    Published: Mon, Sep 12 at 6:48am by Rotowire.com
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  • No catches in preseason finale

    Higgins didn't catch his only target in Friday's 21-0 preseason win over the Bills.

    Analysis: Higgins saw Shi Smith start ahead of him alongside DJ Moore and Terrace Marshall. While Smith finished with three catches for 32 yards and a touchdown in 22 snaps, Higgins couldn't get onto the stat sheet in 25 snaps. As the preseason now concludes, it'll be interesting to see how Higgins and Smith are incorporated behind Moore, Robbie Anderson and Marshall in Carolina's first-team offense.

    Published: Sun, Aug 28 at 9:07am by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes two grabs

    Higgins caught two of three targets for 11 yards in Friday's 20-10 preseason loss to the Patriots.

    Analysis: Higgins started with fellow wideouts DJ Moore (shoulder), Robbie Anderson (quadriceps) and Terrace Marshall (hamstring) sitting out. Although Carolina's passing game wasn't able to do much, Higgins' involvement enabled him further opportunities to get live reps within a new scheme. After coming over from the Browns this offseason, Higgins has impressed with his veteran reliability, Augusta Stone of the team's official site reports. Given his familiarity from playing with quarterback Baker…read more

    Published: Sun, Aug 21 at 7:10am by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores to start preseason

    Higgins caught all three of his targets for 22 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 23-21 preseason win over the Commanders.

    Analysis: Higgins scored Carolina's first touchdown by hauling in an eight-yard pass from Sam Darnold, who entered the game behind Baker Mayfield at quarterback. With top wideout DJ Moore sitting out with a sore shoulder, Higgins played the entire first half. In finding the end zone, he did well in his quest to carve out a significant role behind starters Moore and Robbie Anderson, with second-year wideout Terrace Marshall (lower leg) missing a chance to distinguish himself Saturday while sidelined.

    Published: Sun, Aug 14 at 2:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Reunited with Mayfield in Carolina

    Higgins' familiarity with new Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield could benefit his chances of carving out a meaningful role, Joseph Person of The Atlantic reports.

    Analysis: Higgins has played alongside Mayfield for each of the quarterback's four NFL seasons. He posted a career-high 599 yards and four touchdowns for the Browns in 2020 and will hope to reignite such chemistry with Mayfield now that the signal-caller has been traded to the Panthers. Although Sam Darnold will also be competing for Carolina's starting quarterback job, Higgins' experience with Mayfield should offer him comfort as he strives to push Terrace Marshall for the team's third-wideout role.

    Published: Sat, Jul 16 at 6:44am by Rotowire.com
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  • Joining Panthers

    Higgins agreed to a one-year deal with the Panthers on Wednesday, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Higgins is coming off a 2021 campaign in which he caught 24 passes (on 47 targets) for 275 yards and a touchdown in 15 games for Cleveland. With the Panthers, the 27-year-old will look to secure the team's No. 3 wideout gig behind DJ Moore and Robby Anderson, a role that carries modest fantasy upside.

    Published: Wed, Mar 16 at 12:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not expected back

    Higgins (illness) will not be re-signed by the Browns when he hits free agency, Jeff Howe and Zac Jackson of The Athletic report.

    Analysis: Higgins, who sat out the final game of the season with an illness, had an uptick in usage over the final stretch of the season, but the Browns will not re-sign him for a third consecutive year. After a down season for the team's passing offense, Cleveland's decision-makers plan to revamp the receiving corps surrounding quarterback Baker Mayfield, including the possibility of parting with wide receiver Jarvis Landry. The Browns are assessing several free-agent and trade options outside the…read more

    Published: Sat, Mar 5 at 5:57am by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't return Sunday

    Higgins (illness) will not return Sunday against the Bengals, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

    Analysis: Higgins was active, but he never took the field Sunday. Anthony Schwartz and Ja'Marcus Bradley should continue to see extra snaps for the remainder of the game.

    Published: Sun, Jan 9 at 11:58am by Rotowire.com
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  • Remains involved

    Higgins caught one of five targets for eight yards in Monday's 26-14 loss to Pittsburgh.

    Analysis: Higgins' late-season revival continued, as the wide receiver has been targeted at least five times in each of the last three games. The poor catch rate Monday was more about beleaguered quarterback Baker Mayfield, who was inaccurate and hounded by the Steelers' defense, which had nine sacks and hit the QB another 11 times. It's unclear how the Browns will operate in their final game of the regular season next week against Cincinnati. There could be value in giving rookie Anthony Schwartz a…read more

    Published: Tue, Jan 4 at 5:35am by Rotowire.com
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  • Paces receivers in loss

    Higgins caught five of six targets for 58 yards in Week 16's 24-22 loss to Green Bay on Saturday.

    Analysis: Higgins led all of Cleveland players in receiving yards and was heavily involved in the passing attack for the second consecutive week. He had a 65 percent share of the snaps, behind Jarvis Landry and Donovan Peoples-Jones, and for the second straight week out-snapped rookie Anthony Schwartz. It was unclear if Higgins involvement in Week 15 was the result of a COVID-19 outbreak among the team's receiving options (wideouts and tight ends), but it appears he's reclaimed a role for himself. He's…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 27 at 6:29am by Rotowire.com
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  • Moves up depth chart

    Higgins caught three of five targets for 24 yards in Monday's 16-14 loss to the Raiders.

    Analysis: The Browns were missing key players due to an outbreak of COVID-19, which necessitated Higgins' return to a prominent role as a target. He was the second wideout behind Donovan Peoples-Jones and had a season-high 79 percent share of the offensive snaps. If Jarvis Landry, Austin Hooper and Kareem Hunt (ankle) come off the reserve/COVID-19 list in time for next Sunday's road game in Green Bay, Higgins should return to a minor role.

    Published: Tue, Dec 21 at 4:51am by Rotowire.com
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  • Browns-Raiders moved to Monday

    Higgins and the Browns will no longer play the Raiders on Saturday, after the NFL officially rescheduled the matchup between the two teams for Monday at 5 p.m. ET.

    Analysis: Due to ongoing COVID-19-related issues within the Cleveland organization, the NFL is hopeful that by delaying the game two days, the Browns will restore enough players from the reserve/COVID-19 list to alleviate depth concerns on the roster. Donovan Peoples-Jones, Higgins and Ja'Marcus Bradley are currently the top three available receivers on the roster heading into the Week 15 matchup, but all would be pushed down a spot in the pecking order if Jarvis Landry (illness) is able to clear all…read more

    Published: Fri, Dec 17 at 4:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Healthy scratch in Week 12

    Higgins (coach's decision) is listed as inactive Sunday at Baltimore, Anthony Poisal of the Browns' official site reports.

    Analysis: Even with rookie third-round pick Anthony Schwartz sidelined with a concussion, the Browns have elected to make Higgins a healthy scratch. This could be Higgins' reality moving forward due to his meager results this season (15-185-1 line on 31 targets in 11 games). With Higgins and Schwartz inactive, Jarvis Landry, Donovan Peoples-Jones (groin), Ja'Marcus Bradley and JoJo Natson will compose the team's group of wide receivers in Week 12.

    Published: Sun, Nov 28 at 4:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Moves into prominent role

    Higgins caught one of five targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 13-10 win over Detroit.

    Analysis: Wounded quarterback Baker Mayfield (shoulder/knee/foot) misfired most of the day -- wide receivers caught only seven of 15 targets -- so Higgins' 20 percent catch rate was not all on him. He saw an increased level of activity Sunday, playing 72 percent of the snaps (53 of 74), and the five targets were Higgins' most since Week 5. That usage was due to injuries to Donovan Peoples-Jones (groin) and Anthony Schwartz (concussion). Somewhere between Week 5, when Higgins caught a touchdown, and the…read more

    Published: Mon, Nov 22 at 3:29am by Rotowire.com
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  • May get more opportunities Sunday

    Higgins could be in store for more snaps at receiver Sunday against the Lions with rookie Anthony Schwartz sidelined with a concussion, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: For a third consecutive week following the departure of Odell Beckham, Higgins seems to be in a position to take on a higher profile in the passing game. It's unclear if he's in the coaching staff's doghouse, but Higgins played three snaps against the Bengals in Week 9, then 26 snaps Week 10, but only after Schwartz was removed. In addition to Schwartz's unavailability, Donovan Peoples-Jones is questionable with an apparent aggravation of a previous groin injury. Any Higgins optimism should be…read more

    Published: Sat, Nov 20 at 6:06am by Rotowire.com
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  • Plays more, produces little

    Higgins did not catch his lone target in Sunday's 45-7 loss to New England.

    Analysis: Higgins' lone target came late in the game when the Browns were down by 31 points. The greater role that Cleveland offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt said Higgins would have never materialized against the Patriots. The sixth-year wideout was on the field for 26 snaps after having just three last week against the Bengals, but Higgins has fallen behind Donovan Peoples-Jones (50 snaps), who has played a greater role post-Odell Beckham.

    Published: Mon, Nov 15 at 4:33am by Rotowire.com
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  • OC promises greater role

    Cleveland offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt said Higgins will get opportunities now that Odell Beckham is no longer with the team, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

    Analysis: The Browns played without Beckham last week, and Higgins went untargeted while playing just three snaps. If he were to grab a larger role without Beckham, why didn't it happen last week? However it all shakes out, Higgins and quarterback Baker Mayfield have exhibited chemistry in the past, and the wide receiver could eventually emerge as a viable target going forward. The biggest impediments to Higgins are Jarvis Landry (knee), Donovan Peoples-Jones and a heavy reliance on the running attack.

    Published: Fri, Nov 12 at 6:55am by Rotowire.com
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  • Untargeted in win

    Higgins was not targeted and played just three snaps in Sunday's 41-16 win over Cincinnati.

    Analysis: This was Cleveland's first game following the negotiated release of wide receiver Odell Beckham, so there was some interest in who might benefit from that decision. It looks like Donovan Peoples-Jones, who led the Browns with 86 yards, including a 60-yard touchdown catch, received a boost. Higgins has multiple years of experience in the organization, including four seasons with Baker Mayfield, and has worked well with the quarterback in the past, so he should not be written off yet. For now,…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 7 at 7:41pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Moves up depth chart

    Higgins will move up Cleveland's wide receiver depth chart after the team and Odell Beckham agreed to part ways.

    Analysis: Higgins has never been a big part of the passing attack since joining the Browns in 2018, but he's been less so in 2021. That's due to a few reasons: the team's heavy tilt toward the running attack, its use of tight ends as receivers, and the emergence of Donovan Peoples-Jones (groin) at wideout. Now, with Beckham on his way out of town and Peoples-Jones nursing an injury, Higgins could become the No. 2 wideout behind Jarvis Landry in Sunday's game against Cincinnati. It should be noted that in…read more

    Published: Sat, Nov 6 at 7:17am by Rotowire.com
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  • Gathers two catches in loss

    Higgins caught two of four targets for 27 yards in Sunday's 15-10 loss to the Steelers.

    Analysis: It was another quiet week for Higgins, despite Donovan Peoples-Jones being inactive due to a groin injury. Higgins has been active for every game this season but has been held under 30 yards in seven of those eight contests. Quarterback Baker Mayfield has shown a good rapport with him in the past going back to 2018, but the receiver ranks 111th in the league this year with a catch rate of 56 percent (14 catches, 25 targets).

    Published: Mon, Nov 1 at 4:54am by Rotowire.com
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  • Two targets in Week 7 win

    Higgins caught one of two targets for minus-2 yards in Thursday's 17-14 win over the Broncos.

    Analysis: Higgins, who went untargeted last week, was a non-factor for the second straight game. Thursday's contest marked the first time in 2021 that both Odell Beckham and Jarvis Landry were active, so reduced involvement from Higgins was expected. However, a pre-game groin injury suffered by Donovan Peoples-Jones led to Higgins playing 42 snaps, second among the team's wide receivers. The Browns have 10 days to prepare for their next game against the Steelers, which gives Peoples-Jones plenty of time…read more

    Published: Fri, Oct 22 at 4:00am by Rotowire.com
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  • Shut out in loss

    Higgins did not catch any of three targets in Sunday's 37-14 loss to Arizona.

    Analysis: Higgins played 63 percent of the offensive snaps (37 of 59 plays) -- his biggest share since Week 2 when both Odell Beckham and Jarvis Landry (knee) were injured -- but was shut out for the first time since Week 1, a game in which he played just four snaps due to his own lingering injury. Quarterback Baker Mayfield established a great connection with Donovan Peoples-Jones (four catches, 101 yards, two TDs), who has been Higgins' primary competitor for playing time and targets, so there could be…read more

    Published: Mon, Oct 18 at 5:41am by Rotowire.com
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  • Finds end zone

    Higgins caught three of five targets for 29 yards and a seven-yard touchdown pass in Sunday's 47-42 loss to the Chargers.

    Analysis: After barely playing (four snaps) in a Week 1 loss to the Chiefs, Higgins has been a regular in the wideout rotation since, suggesting that a hamstring injury leading up to the season opener was the reason for limited playing time against Kansas City. Sunday's touchdown catch was his first of the season and the first that any Cleveland wide receiver has scored thus far in 2021. Quarterback Baker Mayfield has thrown just four touchdowns through five games.

    Published: Mon, Oct 11 at 5:09am by Rotowire.com
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  • Paces pass catchers in Week 4 win

    Higgins brought in four of seven targets for 63 yards in the Browns' 14-7 win over the Vikings on Sunday.

    Analysis: Higgins drew even with Odell Beckham for the team lead in targets while pacing the Browns in both receptions and receiving yards on a lackluster day for the passing game overall. The veteran slot man has done a serviceable job filling in for Jarvis Landry (IR-knee) as the de facto No. 2 receiver over the last two games, posting a 6-87 line on nine targets in the pair of contests. Higgins still projects for modest fantasy value on a week-to-week basis in the run-heavy Browns attack, but he'll…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 3 at 3:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Helps fill in for Landry

    Higgins caught two of two targets for 24 yards in Sunday's 26-6 win over Chicago.

    Analysis: Higgins saw a healthy number of snaps for the second straight week following the season-opening win in which he played just four snaps. With Jarvis Landry (knee) sidelined, it was up to Higgins and Donovan Peoples-Jones to pick up extra playing time and potential targets. The duo combined for four catches on four targets for 63 yards in what was a run-heavy attack (42 carries, 31 throws). Landry is on the injured list, so Higgins should be in line for reasonable usage the next two weeks at…read more

    Published: Mon, Sep 27 at 5:00am by Rotowire.com
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  • More action Week 2

    Higgins caught both of his targets for 27 yards in Sunday's 31-21 win over Houston.

    Analysis: Higgins was barely an afterthought Week 1 when he played just four snaps, but an early knee injury removed Jarvis Landry from the equation Week 2 and paved the way for Higgins to play 43 snaps (70 percent). Landry is expected to miss multiple games, and if Odell Beckham (knee) is not ready for Week 3 against the Bears, Higgins should see a big workload again. His main competition for playing time did not fare so well Sunday. Second-year wideout Donovan Peoples-Jones fumbled away his lone touch,…read more

    Published: Mon, Sep 20 at 4:34am by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs four snaps

    Higgins played just seven percent (four of 59) of the offensive snaps in Sunday's 33-29 loss to the Chiefs.

    Analysis: It was unclear where Higgins stood entering the regular season, vis a vis younger wideouts like Donovan Peoples-Jones and Anthony Schwartz, but a clearer picture emerged after Week 1. Peoples-Jones (47 snaps) and Schwarz (31) picked up the slack for the inactive Odell Beckham (knee), sending Higgins down the depth chart. One imagines what Higgins' playing time would have been had Beckham been active.

    Published: Mon, Sep 13 at 5:28am by Rotowire.com
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  • Sheds injury designation

    Higgins (hamstring) logged a full practice Friday and doesn't carry an injury designation heading into Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

    Analysis: Higgins was limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday but was able to spread his wings Friday without a setback. Odell Beckham (knee) is questionable, and Higgins would take on an unexpectedly important role in the season opener if Beckham can't go, though the team expects OBJ to be out there barring a setback.

    Published: Fri, Sep 10 at 12:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited session Wednesday

    Higgins was listed as a limited practice participant Wednesday due to a hamstring injury.

    Analysis: The Browns have yet to decide whether Higgins approaches Sunday's game against Kansas City with an injury designation, but as long Odell Beckham (knee) and Jarvis Landry are both available, the 26-year-old may have a tough time earning steady volume in Cleveland's passing offense.

    Published: Wed, Sep 8 at 3:44pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Injury not serious

    Cleveland head coach Kevin Stefanski said Higgins' leg injury is not serious, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

    Analysis: Higgins half practiced Thursday then sat out Friday's session, which the head coach described as "just being smart." The five-year veteran, who has a working history with quarterback Baker Mayfield, doesn't need to play for a roster spot in Sunday's preseason finale. That leaves more reps for the promising rookie Demetric Felton and bubble guys KhaDarel Hodge, JoJo Natson and Davion Davis.

    Published: Fri, Aug 27 at 7:36pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses practice

    Higgins (leg) didn't practice Friday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

    Analysis: He thus figures to miss Sunday's preseason game against Atlanta, having been limited to individual drills in recent practice. The Browns haven't said anything specific about Higgins' injury, but he did have his right leg wrapped Thursday, per Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

    Published: Fri, Aug 27 at 10:22am by Rotowire.com
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  • Takes it easy Thursday

    Higgins worked in individual drills only Thursday and then had his right leg wrapped while sitting out the rest of practice, Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

    Analysis: It's unclear if this was a routine maintenance day or if Higgins is nursing a leg injury. If healthy, Higgins is assured of a spot among the Browns' top five wide receivers.

    Published: Thu, Aug 26 at 8:04pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Two targets Sunday

    Higgins caught one of two targets for three yards in Sunday's 17-13 win over the Giants in preseason Week 2.

    Analysis: Higgins, who played much of the first half, opened the game at wideout as both Odell Beckham (knee) and Jarvis Landry did not play for a second straight week. Higgins was targeted in the red zone on Cleveland's first drive and had the ball stripped from his grasp in the end zone. Higgins is not assured as the team's third wideout, as second-year man Donovan Peoples-Jones has emerged as a viable option during preseason.

    Published: Mon, Aug 23 at 4:37am by Rotowire.com
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  • One reception in preseason opener

    Higgins tallied one reception on two targets for 12 yards in Saturday's preseason contest against the Jaguars.

    Analysis: Higgins played on the Browns' first handful of possessions, while his lone reception came early in the second quarter. He's dealt with an ankle injury since the very early portion of camp but that seems to be behind him at this point. Even so, Higgins has been and will continue to be pushed by Donovan Peoples-Jones for the third wide receiver role behind Odell Beckham (knee) and Jarvis Landry.

    Published: Sat, Aug 14 at 9:35pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Back at drills

    Higgins (ankle) participated in drills during Monday's practice, Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

    Analysis: Higgins rolled an ankle last week and missed a few practices, but he returned Monday and re-established his connection with quarterback Baker Mayfield. The two hooked up on a long touchdown, much to the delight of onlooking fans. Now healthy, Higgins can focus on maintaining his spot as the No. 3 wideout and fend off second-year man Donovan Peoples-Jones, who has been the "it" receiver in camp thus far.

    Published: Tue, Aug 3 at 6:11am by Rotowire.com
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  • Hurts ankle on first day of camp

    Higgins will miss practice Thursday after rolling an ankle during Wednesday's session, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

    Analysis: Even a minor injury isn't ideal for Higgins, who is signed to a one-year contract and hoping to fend off competition from Donovan Peoples-Jones. The Browns also have third-round rookie Anthony Schwartz (hamstring) as a candidate for the No. 3 receiver spot, but Peoples-Jones appears to be the more immediate threat. In any case, coach Kevin Stefanski doesn't expect Higgins to be out for long.

    Published: Thu, Jul 29 at 11:15am by Rotowire.com
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  • Back in Cleveland

    The Browns and Higgins agreed Wednesday on a one-year contract, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Higgins will stick with the only organization he's known after putting up a career-high 599 receiving yards during the 2021 season. He reeled off his 37 receptions at a clip of 16.2 yards per catch, but the return to health of Odell Beckham (knee) in the fall will relegate Higgins to No. 3 in the wideout pecking order.

    Published: Wed, Mar 17 at 6:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Contract situation in flux

    The Browns have not offered Higgins a contract extension, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

    Analysis: It's a bit surprising to hear the Browns' front office hasn't offered Higgins any type of deal considering the 26-year-old appears eager to re-up for his sixth season with the franchise. After settling for a one-year contract last offseason near the league minimum, the 2016 fifth-round pick put together a career year after the season-ending injury to Odell Beckham (knee) despite playing just 13 games. Higgins will surely be in line for a pay raise this go around, but in a year where the salary…read more

    Published: Sat, Feb 27 at 8:10am by Rotowire.com
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  • Costly fumble in playoff exit

    Higgins caught five of seven targets for a team-high 88 yards and lost a fumble in Sunday's 22-17 loss to the Chiefs in the AFC divisional round.

    Analysis: Higgins led the Browns in receiving yards but made a devastating error late in the first half, as he had the ball knocked out of his hands while diving for the goal line and it went out of the bounds in the end zone for a touchback. Kansas City added another field goal before halftime, making it a 19-3 game when it looked like the Browns were about to cut it to 16-10. That error loomed huge in a game that Cleveland ultimately lost by five points. Higgins stepped up after Odell Beckham's…read more

    Published: Sun, Jan 17 at 4:22pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Targeted seven times

    Higgins caught two of seven targets for 28 yards in Sunday's 48-37 wild-card win over Pittsburgh.

    Analysis: Higgins had a healthy number of targets, his third most of the season, and reflects the wide receiver's usage over the final quarter of the season. Since Week 13, Higgins averaged 6.8 targets over five games played. The Browns move onto the AFC divisional round next Sunday to face the Chiefs, whose defense yielded the second-fewest yards to wide receivers (78.7 YPG) during the regular season.

    Published: Mon, Jan 11 at 4:40am by Rotowire.com
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  • Two catches in return

    Higgins caught two of three targets for 55 yards, including a long of 42, in Sunday's 24-22 win over the Steelers.

    Analysis: Higgins was one of four returning wide receivers that sat out Week 16 while on the reserve/COVID-19 list. For the fourth straight week and the fifth time in the last six, he posted more than 50 receiving yards in a game. After the loss of Odell Beckham, Higgins stepped in to become Cleveland's deep threat. Since the mid-season bye week, Higgins has averaged 16.9 yards per catch. With the win, Cleveland qualified for the postseason and will meet the Steelers -- for the third time this season --…read more

    Published: Sun, Jan 3 at 6:02pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Comes off COVID-19 list

    Higgins is officially off the reserve/COVID-19 list.

    Analysis: Jarvis Landry, Donovan Peoples-Jones and KhaDarel Hodge came off the list as well, which sets the stage for Higgins -- who missed this past Sunday's loss to the Jets after being identified as a close contact of an infected person or persons -- to return to his usual key pass-catching role alongside Landry in this weekend's must-win game against the Steelers.

    Published: Thu, Dec 31 at 1:37pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Set to come off COVID list

    Higgins is on track to come off the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

    Analysis: As will Jarvis Landry, Donovan Peoples-Jones and KhaDarel Hodge, with the moves to become official later Thursday. Per the report, the wide receiver quartet is in line to be available to take the field should the Browns be permitted to hold a practice Thursday.

    Published: Thu, Dec 31 at 8:46am by Rotowire.com
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  • Could return Thursday

    Higgins and three other Browns receivers could be eligible to return from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

    Analysis: In addition the Higgins, Jarvis Landry, Donovan Peoples-Jones and KhaDarel Hodge all missed Sunday's loss to the Jets after the quartet was identified as close contacts of an infected person or persons. None of the receivers tested positive for the virus themselves, so assuming all continue to test negative through Thursday, they could be allowed to return to the team facility. If that's the case, Higgins should be ready to slot back into the starting lineup for the regular-season finale…read more

    Published: Wed, Dec 30 at 2:50pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Out for Sunday's game

    The Browns placed Higgins (undisclosed) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, ruling him out for Sunday's road game versus the Jets.

    Analysis: In addition to Higgins, fellow wide receivers Jarvis Landry, Donovan Peoples-Jones and KhaDarel Hodge were deemed high-risk close contacts and are unable to suit up Week 16. With just one WR (Marvin Hall) remaining on the active roster, Cleveland elevated Ja'Marcus Bradley and Derrick Willies from the practice squad.

    Published: Sat, Dec 26 at 3:15pm by Rotowire.com
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  • May not play Sunday

    Higgins (undisclosed) has been deemed a high-risk close contact and may not be available Sunday versus the Jets, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: The same can be said for Jarvis Landry, Donovan Peoples-Jones and KhaDarel Hodge. The Browns haven't placed any of the quartet on the reserve/COVID-19 list yet, but a decision on each player's availability may be imminent. If all four are unable to suit up Sunday, Cleveland will be down to one healthy wide receiver (Marvin Hall) on the active roster.

    Published: Sat, Dec 26 at 2:53pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Scoring streak snapped

    Higgins caught four of five targets for 76 yards in Sunday's 20-6 win over the Giants.

    Analysis: Despite seeing his two-game scoring streak end, Higgins continued to thrive as the Browns' No. 2 wideout. This was the fourth time in the last five weeks he's posted at least 65 receiving yards, and he's averaged 5.7 targets and 61.2 yards in the six games since Odell Beckham's season-ending knee injury. Higgins and the Browns have a soft landing in Week 16 against the Jets, who rank 25th in fantasy points allowed to wide receivers.

    Published: Mon, Dec 21 at 2:40am by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores in second straight

    Higgins caught six of 10 targets for 68 yards and a touchdown in Monday night's 47-42 loss to the Ravens.

    Analysis: Higgins' performance was highlighted by his 21-yard touchdown on fourth-and-four to begin the fourth quarter. That play not only gave Higgins a score in consecutive games, but also helped him put together his second straight six-catch outing. With at least 65 yards in three of his last four appearances as well, Higgins is growing in importance as the regular season comes to its conclusion. He'll aim to keep trending in the right direction in Week 15 versus the Giants.

    Published: Mon, Dec 14 at 10:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Big performance against Titans

    Higgins recorded six receptions on nine targets for 95 yards and a touchdown in Week 13 against the Titans.

    Analysis: Higgins had a firm grip on the second receiver role as KhaDarel Hodge (hamstring) was sidelined. He took advantage of the opportunity, racking up his highest target total since Week 1 of the 2017 season. Higgins delivered a number of explosive plays, the longest of which was a 35-yard reception over the middle of the field early in the first quarter. He also tacked on a 17-yard touchdown midway through the second quarter, beating his coverage in the back corner of the end zone. Given that the…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 6 at 4:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Minor role in win

    Higgins caught one of two targets for 15 yards in Sunday's 27-25 win over the Jaguars.

    Analysis: Higgins had just one catch and fewer than 20 yards for the third time in seven games since taking on a larger offensive role in Week 5. This could have been a bigger week for Higgins, who has zero touchdowns in the last five games, but quarterback Baker Mayfield sailed a throw over a wide-open Higgins in the end zone on a drive that ended in a field goal. Higgins is firmly planted as the Browns' second wideout for a team that relies more on the ground attack than its receivers.

    Published: Mon, Nov 30 at 4:46am by Rotowire.com
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  • Second in targets, yards

    Higgins caught three of four targets for 65 yards in Sunday's 22-17 win over the Eagles.

    Analysis: The Eagles took away top wideout Jarvis Landry, who had a season-low two targets, while Higgins and KhaDarel Hodge (five targets, 73 yards) took on lead downfield roles. Higgins' profile has increased in the wake of Odell Beckham's season-ending knee injury early in Week 7, and he's averaged 3.3 catches, 4.3 targets and 59.3 yards over the last four games. Ironically, his two touchdowns this season came in games when Beckham was still healthy. The Browns have a road date Week 12 against the…read more

    Published: Mon, Nov 23 at 4:21am by Rotowire.com
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  • Leads receivers in yards

    Higgins caught three of four targets for 48 yards in Sunday's 10-7 win over the Texans.

    Analysis: A windy, rainy day in Cleveland made downfield throwing a challenge and led to a greater reliance on the ground game. That put a cap on wide receiver production. Higgins led the Browns in receiving yards and remains the No. 2 wideout with Odell Beckham (knee) done for the season. The Browns are at home again Week 11 when they host the Eagles.

    Published: Mon, Nov 16 at 4:16am by Rotowire.com
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  • Three targets in windy loss

    Higgins caught one of three targets for 14 yards in Sunday's 16-6 loss to the Raiders.

    Analysis: After a breakout performance Week 7, when Odell Beckham sustained a season-ending knee injury, Higgins fell back to earth against Las Vegas. It wasn't so much the Raiders' defense as it was the conditions -- 35 MPH winds that were shifting all day -- which made throwing difficult. Quarterback Baker Mayfield attempted just 25 passes while the Raiders Derek Carr threw 24. Additionally, Las Vegas won the possession battle, limiting the Browns to just six drives and 22 minutes with the ball.…read more

    Published: Mon, Nov 2 at 4:57am by Rotowire.com
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  • Competition coming

    With KhaDarel Hodge (hamstring) ready to come off injured reserve Week 8, Higgins faces more competition for targets, Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

    Analysis: Cleveland's wideout position was thrown into turmoil Sunday when Odell Beckham sustained a season-ending knee injury, so it's natural the team would try to get Hodge ready to play immediately even though they can delay his return up to three weeks after designating him to return from IR. Prior to the season, Hodge had won the No. 3 job behind Beckham and Jarvis Landry, but Higgins has been vital since replacing him the last three weeks, catching 10 of 11 targets for 149 yards and two…read more

    Published: Tue, Oct 27 at 6:51am by Rotowire.com
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  • Increased opportunity in store

    Higgins is expected to handle an expanded role following news that Odell Beckham (torn ACL) is out for the season, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

    Analysis: Beckham exited on the first drive of Sunday's game, so Higgins was called upon immediately and ended up tied with Jarvis Landry for a team-high six targets over the remainder of the game. Higgins was far more productive with the looks, catching every one for 110 yards compared to Landry's five receptions for 48 yards. It should be noted that Austin Hooper (abdomen) was inactive and could cut into Higgins' target share upon his return, but Higgins proved himself Sunday and should handle a…read more

    Published: Mon, Oct 26 at 8:32am by Rotowire.com
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  • Steps up after OBJ injury

    Higgins caught all six of his targets for a team-high 110 yards in Sunday's 37-34 win over the Bengals.

    Analysis: Higgins stepped up after Odell Beckham (knee) left the game on Cleveland's first drive and didn't return. If Beckham's unable to play against the Raiders in Week 8, Higgins -- who had only five catches for 53 yards and two touchdowns all season coming into this game -- should continue to play an expanded role in a Browns passing game that came alive with five touchdowns in this one.

    Published: Sun, Oct 25 at 1:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Finds paydirt again

    Higgins caught of one of two targets for 13 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 38-7 loss to the Steelers.

    Analysis: Higgins was on the receiving end of Cleveland's lone score late in the first half, but the team was unable to build on the momentum in the second half. It was the second consecutive week with a touchdown for Higgins, who has taken over as the No. 3 wideout after KhaDarel Hodge (hamstring) landed on injured reserve.

    Published: Mon, Oct 19 at 4:22am by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores in win

    Higgins caught all three of his targets for 31 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 32-23 win over Indianapolis.

    Analysis: The Browns got an unexpected contribution from Higgins, who was active for the first time in three weeks. After a scant 21 snaps over the first two games, Higgins had 40 on Sunday, serving as the team's No. 3 wideout with KhaDarel Hodge (hamstring) on injured reserve. Hodge's injury, coupled with a Nick Chubb knee injury that forces Kareem Hunt into a more traditional lead back role, could lead to a larger workload for the Browns' third wide receiver. Rookie Donovan Peoples-Jones, who played 33…read more

    Published: Mon, Oct 12 at 3:57am by Rotowire.com
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  • Will share No. 3 wideout Sunday

    Browns offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt said Higgins and Donovan Peoples-Jones are likely to share the third wide receiver spot in Sunday's game against the Colts, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

    Analysis: The Browns placed KhaDarel Hodge (hamstring) on injured reserve earlier this week, so they will need Higgins -- who was inactive the last two weeks -- to help fill the void. Higgins played just 21 offensive snaps over the first two weeks of the season before landing on the inactive list in consecutive games.

    Published: Fri, Oct 9 at 3:43am by Rotowire.com
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  • Opportunities could increase Week 5

    The Browns could keep Higgins active for Sunday's game against the Colts, Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

    Analysis: Higgins has been inactive the last two weeks, but there should be an opportunity for him to play Sunday after No. 3 wideout KhaDarel Hodge (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday. Currently listed as the backup to Jarvis Landry on the team's unofficial depth chart, Higgins could be the next man up to step into Hodge's role. After Hodge injured his hamstring during pregame warmups in the Browns' Week 4 win over the Cowboys, rookie Donovan Peoples-Jones -- who replaced JoJo Natson…read more

    Published: Wed, Oct 7 at 3:36am by Rotowire.com
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  • Another healthy scratch

    Higgins is a healthy scratch for the Week 4 matchup against Dallas.

    Analysis: Higgins saw just 21 snaps in the first two weeks of the season before serving as a healthy scratch for the first time in Week 3. It appears he isn't any closer to seeing the field, especially given the emergence of KhaDarel Hodge and his role on special teams. Even rookie Donovan Peoples-Jones will be on the active roster this week, as the team looks to make up for the absence of JoJo Natson (knee, IR).

    Published: Sun, Oct 4 at 8:58am by Rotowire.com
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  • Not in doghouse

    Higgins remains a trusted member of the roster despite having played just 21 snaps over the first three games, Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. "Higgins has been outstanding in all areas," receivers coach Chad O'Shea said. "He's worked extremely hard. He's playing in multiple positions for us on the practice field. He's been very professional in everything that he's done with us."

    Analysis: Higgins played 16 snaps Week 1, then five snaps Week 2 before last week's inactive designation. The minimized playing time and role is due to the emergence of KhaDarel Hodge, who is a gunner on special teams and can fill multiple spots on a gameday roster. Higgins may be part of the active roster Week 4 against Dallas. JoJo Natson (knee) was placed on injured reserve and Kareem Hunt (groin) is questionable heading into Sunday's road game.

    Published: Sat, Oct 3 at 6:21am by Rotowire.com
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  • Healthy scratch Week 3

    Higgins (coach's decision) is inactive for the Week 3 matchup against Washington.

    Analysis: Things had been trending in this direction for Higgins, who did not see a target and played just five snaps Week 2 against Cincinnati. Since he doesn't see much time on special teams either, the Browns ultimately elected to have him take a seat. Cleveland will proceed with Odell Beckham, Jarvis Landry, KhaDarel Hodge and JoJo Natson as the receivers on the active roster.

    Published: Sun, Sep 27 at 8:49am by Rotowire.com
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  • Not needed in win

    Higgins played just five snaps and went untargeted in Thursday's 35-30 win over the Bengals in Week 2.

    Analysis: The Browns cranked up their running game Thursday, which meant more playing time for fullback Andy Janovich and multiple tight end sets. Higgins, who played 16 snaps in the opener, is behind Odell Beckham, Jarvis Landry and KhaDarel Hodge on the depth chart.

    Published: Fri, Sep 18 at 6:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • One target in loss

    Higgins caught his lone target for nine yards and played 16 snaps (22 percent) in Sunday's 38-6 loss to the Ravens in Week 1.

    Analysis: As speculated during training camp, running back Kareem Hunt was the de facto No. 3 wide receiver, but Higgins was fourth among the position group in snaps. He finished behind KhaDarel Hodge, a special teams gunner who impressed while working with the first-team offense in training camp. It's hard to draw many conclusions from Week 1's results as Cleveland was taken out of its offense early.

    Published: Mon, Sep 14 at 4:36am by Rotowire.com
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  • Roster spot secured

    Higgins is expected to make the 53-man roster after the team waived Damion Ratley and Taywan Taylor, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: This hardly feels like news considering Higgins always seemed like the frontrunner for the No. 3 job ahead of Ratley, Taylor and 2020 sixth-round pick Donovan Peoples-Jones. Still, confirmation can be important, particularly with Higgins slated for work in three wide-receiver sets. How often those sets happen remains the major question mark, particularly with coach Kevin Stefanski expected to implement a bevy of 12 personnel into his play calling.

    Published: Sat, Sep 5 at 9:16am by Rotowire.com
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  • Hooks up with Mayfield

    Higgins caught two touchdown passes in red-zone drills during Thursday's practice, Mary Kay Cabot and Joshua Gunter of the Cleveland Plain Dealer report.

    Analysis: Quarterback Baker Mayfield is feeling better about the offense as it moves from installation to improvement. Mayfield and Higgins were a productive combination in 2018, but the receiver was devalued in last season's offense, mostly by then-head coach Freddie Kitchens. He's made an early leap ahead of others vying to be the third wideout.

    Published: Fri, Aug 28 at 4:40am by Rotowire.com
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  • Takes lead as No. 3 receiver

    Higgins has impressed offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt in the competition to become the No. 3 wide receiver, Marla Ridenour of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

    Analysis: Other than drafting Donovan Peoples-Jones in the sixth round of the 2020 draft, the Browns didn't do much to upgrade their receiving corps behind Odell Beckham and Jarvis Landry during the offseason, giving returnees like Higgins a chance to make their mark. "Higgins has stepped up," Van Pelt said. "He really has been impressive with his ability to finish plays. He battles right to the end in the run game and the pass game, he's getting better each day." Ultimately, the No. 3 wideout may not…read more

    Published: Tue, Aug 25 at 6:27am by Rotowire.com
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  • Has second chance with new regime

    Browns wide receivers coach Chad O'Shea said Higgins "has an opportunity" to claim the No. 3 wide receiver job, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

    Analysis: Higgins had an unconventional offseason. He was released by the Browns in March, becoming an unrestricted free agent, then re-signed with the team six weeks later. "He has really embraced learning the offense, which is going to be really important for him, as it is for all of our guys in the room. I'm really excited to have the opportunity to coach him," said O'Shea, who also serves as Cleveland's passing coordinator. Higgins brings institutional knowledge, having spent the first four years of…read more

    Published: Thu, Jun 18 at 6:42pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Officially back with Browns

    Higgins officially re-signed with the Browns on Friday.

    Analysis: The fifth-year receiver agreed to rejoin the Browns in late April and now the ink is dry and the deal is official. Higgins has a chance to be Cleveland's No. 3 receiver in 2019 after the club passed on spending significant resources on the position in free agency or the draft. That said, Odell Beckham and Jarvis Landry are powerful draws for targets, and the club added tight end Austin Hooper to bolster the intermediate passing game.

    Published: Fri, May 8 at 7:26am by Rotowire.com
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  • Re-ups with Cleveland

    Higgins signed a one-year contract with the Browns on Tuesday, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

    Analysis: A market never materialized for the unrestricted free agent during the offseason, prompting the two to link up following the 2020 NFL Draft, which saw the Browns draft just one wide receiver -- Donovan Peoples-Jones -- in the sixth round. After a 2018 campaign in which Higgins caught nearly 40 passes and accumulated 572 receiving yards, last season was a dreadful setback as the fourth-year wideout tallied just four passes for 55 yards while seeing the fewest offensive snaps of his career.…read more

    Published: Tue, Apr 28 at 12:49pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Healthy scratch in finale

    Higgins (coach's decision) is inactive Week 17 against Cincinnati.

    Analysis: Higgins at least took the field in each of the last three weeks, but he has yet to see an offensive snap since Week 13 against Pittsburgh. It's been a disappointing season coming off a year in which he recorded 39 catches for 572 yards and four touchdowns (all career highs), but an early-season injury coupled with the addition of Odell Beckham simply proved too much to overcome. Set to become an unrestricted free agent in 2020, it's unclear what the future might hold for the 25-year-old…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 29 at 8:53am by Rotowire.com
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  • Zero offensive snaps Week 15

    Higgins saw one snap on special teams and zero on offense in Sunday's 38-24 loss to the Cardinals.

    Analysis: This was the second straight week that Higgins did not get on the field for an offensive snap. The free agent-to-be is buried in coach Freddie Kitchens' doghouse, and, barring an injury, there's little hope he'll find his way out over the last two games.

    Published: Mon, Dec 16 at 4:22am by Rotowire.com
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  • Coach talks lack of playing time

    Coach Freddie Kitchens gave no assurances that Higgins' playing time would increase Sunday in Arizona after the wideout didn't log an offensive snap in the Week 14 win over the Bengals, Nate Ulrich and Marla Ridenour of the Akron Beacon Journal report. "Everything we're looking for. He knows. We know," Kitchens said, when asked what Higgins needs to do to play more.

    Analysis: In the middle of the season, Higgins reclaimed his spot as the Browns' third wide receiver following a multi-week absence due to a sprained MCL in his knee, so it was surprisingly that he was excluded from the game plan entirely in Week 14. Prior reports have indicated that Higgins and Kitchens clashed about whether the wideout was healthy enough to return earlier in the season, but it's unclear if that earlier discord had anything to do with Higgins' absence on offense against the Bengals. In…read more

    Published: Fri, Dec 13 at 5:42am by Rotowire.com
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  • No snaps on offense Sunday

    Higgins played one snap on special teams and zero on offense in Sunday's 27-19 win over the Bengals.

    Analysis: The fourth-year receiver's slow fade from the offense became complete Sunday. He was initially expected to become the No. 3 wide receiver following the release of Antonio Callaway, but Higgins' involvement in game plans has been minimal. Since his return from a knee injury in Week 8, Higgins has just two catches on eight targets for nine yards. The Browns have been content to use running back Kareem Hunt as a secondary target behind Jarvis Landry and Odell Beckham, and tight end David Njoku is…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 9 at 3:58am by Rotowire.com
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  • No receptions in Week 13

    Higgins did not catch any of his three targets in Sunday's 20-13 loss to Pittsburgh.

    Analysis: Higgins tied his season high in targets, but the wideout has not caught a ball the last three weeks and has fallen behind running back Kareem Hunt as an option in the passing game. In the four games since Hunt joined the lineup, he's caught 20 of 25 targets compared to one of five for Higgins.

    Published: Mon, Dec 2 at 5:20am by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes no impact in win

    Higgins failed to catch his only target in Sunday's 41-24 win over Miami.

    Analysis: Higgins' lone target was in the red zone, one that quarterback Baker Mayfield lamented about following the game. "We had one (pass) to Rashard Higgins. If I give him a better ball... he gets a touchdown," the quarterback told Terry Pluto of the Cleveland Plain Dealer. The second-year wideout, who was a distant third in the pecking order behind Jarvis Landry (13 targets) and Odell Beckham (eight targets), has just five targets over the last five games.

    Published: Mon, Nov 25 at 4:17am by Rotowire.com
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  • No targets in win

    Higgins wasn't targeted in Thursday's 21-7 win over Pittsburgh.

    Analysis: Higgins was moved up to third on the depth chart after the Browns released Antonio Callaway shortly before the contest, but the 25-year-old's impact in Week 11 was minimal. Instead, No. 4 wideout KhaDarel Hodge popped up on the radar with a 41-yard catch and also drew a pass interference penalty in the end zone. Beyond starters Odell Beckham and Jarvis Landry, the Browns are getting little out of their wideout group this season.

    Published: Fri, Nov 15 at 4:15am by Rotowire.com
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  • Clear No. 3 wideout

    Higgins is expected to serve as the Browns' No. 3 receiver for the foreseeable future after the team waived Antonio Callaway on Thursday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

    Analysis: Callaway's dismissal comes after he was a healthy inactive for the Week 10 win over the Bills, a decision that stemmed from the wideout's late arrival to the stadium on game day. The benching was just the latest in a string of missteps for Callaway, whose absence against Buffalo allowed Higgins play his most snaps of the season (33). Higgins only drew one target versus the Bills, but he made it count, hauling in the pass for a game-winning seven-yard touchdown on the Browns' final drive. With…read more

    Published: Thu, Nov 14 at 2:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Hauls in game-winner

    Higgins caught his lone target for a seven-yard touchdown in Sunday's 19-16 win over Buffalo.

    Analysis: Higgins and quarterback Baker Mayfield hooked up for a touchdown for the first time since Week 16 of last season, and it could not have come at a better time, as Cleveland was down by four points on its final possession. The Browns' use -- or lack of use -- of Higgins has come under scrutiny since he returned from a knee injury. Signs pointed up for the receiver when the Browns announced Antonio Callaway was made inactive Sunday, which one source said was possibly disciplinary due to the…read more

    Published: Mon, Nov 11 at 4:44am by Rotowire.com
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  • Status quo in Week 9

    Higgins was targeted once and played 15 snaps in Sunday's 24-19 loss to the Broncos.

    Analysis: Higgins had been angling for more playing time this week, but head coach Freddie Kitchens appears to be happy with Antonio Callaway as the No. 3 wide receiver behind Odell Beckham and Jarvis Landry. After returning from a Week 1 knee injury, Higgins has played a total of 29 snaps in three games, including a DNP in Week 6.

    Published: Mon, Nov 4 at 3:52am by Rotowire.com
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  • May play more this week

    Higgins said he's getting the sense from practice that he'll get more playing time Week 9 at Denver, Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

    Analysis: Higgins remains a bit of mystery entering this week's contest. He missed four games with a sprained MCL before being activated for Week 6 against Seattle but did not play. After a bye week, he played just 14 snaps against the Patriots, and head coach Freddie Kitchens suggested the receiver was not completely healthy. Higgins says he's healthy and ready to go against Denver, which will be a homecoming for the product of Colorado State. It might also be a good week for Higgins if either Odell…read more

    Published: Fri, Nov 1 at 4:56am by Rotowire.com
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