Wide receiver Rashard Higgins is joining the Carolina Panthers. Reportedly, Higgins is moving from Cleveland to Carolina on a one-year deal. The monetary details of the signing have not been made public at time of writing.
PFF’s Ari Meirov reported the news via Twitter on Wednesday.
The #Panthers are signing former #Browns WR Rashard "Hollywood" Higgins to a 1-year deal, per @Jake_Trotter. His time in Cleveland ends after six seasons.
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) March 16, 2022
Higgins was drafted by the Browns in the fifth round of the 2016 NFL Draft. The Browns have been the only team he has played for, up until today’s signing. He played with Cleveland for six seasons. This included a one-year extension of his contract for the 2021 season.
In 2021, he played in 15 games, starting just four. On 24 receptions, Higgins racked up 275 yards and one touchdown. The 2020 season was his career best in terms of yards and touchdowns at 599 and four respectively.
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