ELIJAH HIGGINS NEWS

Kyler Murray pulls a Steph Curry on this touchdown play from Sunday's win over the Rams Kyler Murray dazzled with a fantastic pass to Elijah Higgins in the Cardinals' win over the Los Angeles Rams.

MARCH 4 • 247SPORTS.COM

Makes small mark behind McBride Higgins reeled in 20 of 24 targets for 172 yards and two touchdowns in 17 regular-season contests in 2024.

Impact Trey McBride dominated snaps (89.3 percent on offense) and targets (147) among Cardinals tight ends this season, but Higgins (38.0 percent) and blocking specialist and rookie third-round pick Tip Reiman (41.2 percent, seven targets) had regular roles in the offense. A 2023 sixth-round pick of the Dolphins, Higgins has two years remaining on his rookie contract, but as long as McBride is around -- not to mention WRs Marvin Harrison and Michael Wilson (hamstring) and RB James Conner (knee) -- Higgins will find it difficult to make inroads in the pecking order for targets in Arizona's offense.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Notches two catches Saturday Higgins gathered in two of three targets for 23 yards during Saturday's 13-9 loss at the Rams.

Impact The Cardinals started three tight ends Week 17, but Trey McBride continued to dominate snaps (73 of 79) and targets (16, which resulted in a 12-123-1 line), while Higgins (22 and three, respectively) and Tip Reiman (24 and zero) were well behind in both regards. Since the team's Week 11 bye, Higgins' snap share has ranged from 19-36 percent on a game-to-game basis, but his cumulative 6-56-0 line on nine targets over the last six contests have left much to be desired. He'll look to put one last stamp on his second pro season Week 18 against the 49ers.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Elijah Higgins Bulldozes Forward On 15-Yard Catch And Run Cardinals TE Elijah Higgins pushes himself forward on 15-yard catch and run.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Goes without target in Week 14 Higgins went without a target while playing 16 of the Cardinals' 71 snaps on offense in Sunday's 30-18 loss to the Seahawks.

Impact Higgins looks to have dropped to third on the depth chart at tight end behind Trey McBride and Tip Reiman, both of whom have played more snaps than Higgins in each of the last three contests. Despite the downturn in playing time, Higgins had still remained involved in the passing game until Week 14. He had drawn at least one target in each of his last six appearances prior to Sunday.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Another two-target outing Sunday Higgins gathered in one of two targets for five yards during Sunday's 16-6 defeat in Seattle.

Impact On the other side of the Cardinals' Week 11 bye, Higgins extended his streak with exactly two targets to four game, but he brought in only one of them this time around. Working in an offense with TE Trey McBride (12-133-0 line of 15 targets Sunday) doesn't leave much volume behind for his position mates, and WRs Marvin Harrison and Michael Wilson and RB James Conner typically are on the receiving end of most of QB Kyler Murray's other passes. Higgins' next chance to produce arrives this coming Sunday at Minnesota.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Another two-catch outing Higgins hauled in both of his targets for 13 yards during Sunday's 31-6 victory versus the Jets.

Impact Higgins now has recorded exactly two catches in three consecutive games, resulting in a modest 6-60-0 line on six targets. In Week 10, he ranked third (49 percent) among Cardinals tight ends in snap share behind Trey McBride (71 percent) and blocking specialist Tip Reiman (59 percent). In an offense that focuses heavily on RB James Conner, WR Marvin Harrison and McBride, Higgins' value is capped at what he can accomplish on the few passes he sees from QB Kyler Murray on a weekly basis.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Kyler Murray Finds Elijah Higgins For 12-Yard Reception Cardinals QB Kyler Murray finds TE Elijah Higgins for 12-yard catch.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Notches two catches in Week 9 Higgins caught both of his targets for 34 yards during Sunday's 29-9 victory versus the Bears.

Impact Higgins continues to be minimally involved as a pass catcher, with Sunday's season high in receiving yards fueled by a 23-yard catch that surpassed any of his single-game tallies from the first eight games of the campaign. However, in a contest in which QB Kyler Murray attempted only 20 passes, Higgins nearly matched No. 1 TE Trey McBride's 3-35-0 line on four targets. Aside from recording no targets Week 6, Higgins has managed one or two receptions in each of his eight other outings, leaving him on the outside looking in to relevance in the Cardinals offense.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goes without target Sunday Higgins wasn't targeted and logged 18 of 58 offensive snaps during Sunday's 34-13 defeat at Green Bay.

Impact Higgins received a season-worst snap share Week 6, which may have been spurred on by an offensive holding penalty in the red zone late in the first half. While he didn't have an official target in a game for the first time this season, a four-yard connection with QB Kyler Murray in the third quarter was negated by a penalty. Per usual, though, the Cardinals' top tight end Trey McBride wasn't lacking in usage, gathering in all eight targets for 96 yards. In essence, a dearth of opportunity has made Higgins, who has two TDs on seven catches on the campaign, a touchdown-dependent option.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sideline Exchange: Elijah Higgins Cardinals insider Dani Sureck catches up with tight end Elijah Higgins as he talks about his switch from wide receiver to tight end, and his...

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Big Red Rage - Elijah Higgins Growing As Cardinals Tight End Ep. 684 - Elijah Higgins joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley at Trophy in Chandler to talk about his second year in the NFL, the transition...

OCTOBER 10, 2024 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Scores TD on only target Sunday Higgins caught his only target for a two-yard touchdown during Sunday's 24-23 win in San Francisco.

Impact With the Cardinals' No. 1 TE Trey McBride back in action after sitting out Week 4 due to a concussion, Higgins returned to a normal 41 percent snap share, but he took full advantage of his second red-zone target of the season for touchdown No. 2 in 2024. McBride himself saw an 88 percent share and led the team with nine targets on his way to a 6-53-0 line. Higgins thus is poised for his typical 1-to-2 targets per game moving forward.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores TD on only target Sunday Higgins caught his only target for a two-yard touchdown during Sunday's 24-23 win in San Francisco.

Impact With the Cardinals' No. 1 tight end Trey McBride back in action after sitting out Week 4 due to a concussion, Higgins' snap share fell to 41 percent, but he took full advantage of his second red-zone target of the season, scoring touchdown No. 2 in 2024. McBride himself saw an 88 percent share and led the team with nine targets on his way to a 6-53-0 line.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Kyler Murray Finds Wide-Open Elijah Higgins For Touchdown Cardinals QB Kyler Murray connects with Elijah Higgins for touchdown and trims the 49ers' lead to 23-19 in the fourth quarter.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Big Red Rage - Elijah Higgins Growing As Cardinals Tight End Ep. 684 - Elijah Higgins joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley at Trophy in Chandler to talk about his second year in the NFL, the transition...

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Makes two catches in Week 4 Higgins gathered in two of three targets for 12 yards during Sunday's 42-14 loss to the Commanders.

Impact With Trey McBride sidelined due to a concussion Week 4, Higgins was slated to take a leap in terms of usage, and he did just that with a 68 percent snap share. Both Higgins and rookie tight end Tip Reiman (42 percent) started, but only the former made a mark in the box score, albeit in a minimal fashion. Coach Jonathan Gannon told Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic on Monday that McBride still is in the protocol for head injuries and is making progress in his recovery, so how he fares in practice later this week will determine if Higgins is able to retain an expanded workload this coming Sunday at San Francisco.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elijah Higgins Speaks With The Media About Missing Trey McBride, Momentum, and More Elijah Higgins speaks with the media on Monday, September 30th.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Likely to have bigger Week 4 role Higgins is expected to play an expanded role in Sunday's game against the Commanders, as Trey McBride (concussion) has been ruled out, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Higgins is the logical next man up at tight end for the Cardinals, as his 30 pass routes are second to McBride's 84 at the position in Arizona. On that limited playing time, Higgins has reeled in all four of his targets for 41 yards and one touchdown. Higgins was a sixth-round choice in the 2023 NFL Draft by the Dolphins but was amongst Miami's final cuts last year and was claimed off waivers by Arizona. Higgins is an above-average athlete and is worth a look in deeper fantasy leagues this week against Washington.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hauls in sole target in Week 3 Higgins reeled in his only target for 11 yards during Sunday's 20-13 loss to the Lions.

Impact Through three games this season, Higgins has secured all four of his targets for 41 yards and one touchdown. Because starting TE Trey McBride entered the concussion protocol after Sunday's contest, Higgins is the best bet at the position on the Cardinals' active roster for an increase in production in the short term, especially considering rookie third-rounder Tip Reiman is a blocking specialist. McBride's status will be watched as the week goes on to see if the potential exists for Higgins' profile to be elevated this coming Sunday against the Commanders.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes most of only target Higgins hauled in his only target for an 18-yard touchdown during Sunday's 41-10 victory versus the Rams.

Impact Higgins served as the Cardinals' No. 2 TE behind Trey McBride in Week 1, but the former (55 percent) and rookie Tip Reiman (58 percent) had nearly equal snap shares Week 2. Through two games, Higgins at least has contributed as a pass catcher, including the second TD of his career Sunday, while Reiman has yet to see a target. With a team-leading 15 targets on the campaign, McBride is the team's clear-cut top option at the position, but Higgins so far has carved out a regular role in the offense.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Kyler Murray Connects With Elijah Higgins For 18-Yard Touchdown Kyler Murray lofts an 18-yard touchdown pass to Cardinals wide receiver Elijah Higgins.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Makes two catches Sunday Higgins gathered in both of his targets for 12 yards during Sunday's 34-28 loss in Buffalo.

Impact Higgins took a clear back seat to starting tight end Trey McBride in terms of targets (9-2) and offensive snaps (52-25), while rookie third-round pick Tip Reiman (zero targets on 20 such plays) also got in the mix at the position. Higgins' role as the No. 2 TE thus is clear, especially in the passing game, as Reiman likely will be almost exclusively a blocking specialist to begin his career. In any case, Higgins now has a streak of five multi-catch games going back to last season and should remain a small part of the Cardinals offense moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

2024 Cardinals roster preview: TE Elijah Higgins We will preview every player on the Cardinals’ roster heading into training camp. This is about tight end Elijah Higgins.

JULY 15, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Elijah Higgins Speaks With The Media During Locker Room Cleanout Cardinals rookie tight end Elijah Higgins speaks with the media for the final time during the 2023 season as the players head into the offse...

JANUARY 8, 2024 • AZCARDINALS.COM