Browns' Landry on IR, receiver will miss at least 3 games
Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry will at least Cleveland’s next three games after being placed on injured reserve Tuesday with a sprained knee ligamentSEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
RASHARD HIGGINS
More action Week 2 Higgins caught both of his targets for 27 yards in Sunday's 31-21 win over Houston.
Impact 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, and rookie Anthony Schwartz stopped short on a route that resulted in an interception, an injury to quarterback Baker Mayfield (shoulder) and Houston's second touchdown. Those were Cleveland's only two turnovers on the day.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Logs four snaps Higgins played just seven percent (four of 59) of the offensive snaps in Sunday's 33-29 loss to the Chiefs.
Impact 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, sending Higgins down the depth chart. One imagines what his playing time would have been had Beckham been active.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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.
Impact 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.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Limited session Wednesday Higgins (hamstring) was listed as a limited practice participant Wednesday.
Impact It remains to be seen if he approaches Sunday's game against Kansas City with an injury designation, but as long Odell Beckham (knee) and Jarvis Landry are both available, Higgins may have a tough time earning steady volume in Cleveland's passing offense.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Browns rookie Owusu-Koramoah primed for opener with Chiefs
After a couple setbacks, Browns rookie Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah says he's ready for his first NFL gameSEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cleveland Browns notebook: Troy Hill, JC Tretter, Rashard Higgins return to practice The Cleveland Browns rounded out their practice squad by signing Ifeadi Odenigbo.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM
Kevin Stefanski discusses Myles Garrett, Rashard Higgins in press conference: Transcript Kevin Stefanski answered questions from the media prior to Thursday's Browns practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM
After playoff run, talented Browns looking to do more in '21
The Browns finally tasted success in 2020, They want more this seasonSEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cam Newton headlines list of NFL players released
Cam Newton followed Mac Jones along the sideline, holding his right hand up, waiting for the rookie quarterback to slap it after the No. 15 overall pick threw a touchdown in a pres...AUGUST 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Injury not serious Cleveland head coach Kevin Stefanski said Higgins' leg injury is not serious, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Impact 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.
AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Misses practice Higgins (leg) didn't practice Friday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Impact 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.
AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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.
Impact 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.
AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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.
Impact 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.
AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Landry stars; Browns, Giants keep it cool in joint practice
Jarvis Landry was the day's biggest star as the Cleveland Browns and New York Giants held the first of two joint practicesAUGUST 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rare rookie: Browns CB Newsome flashes skills, humility
Browns rookie Greg Newsome II is earning praise in training camp for his skills, confidence and humilityAUGUST 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kevin Stefanski discusses Rashard Higgins, Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah in press conference: Transcript Kevin Stefanski met with reporters prior to Tuesday's Browns practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.
AUGUST 3, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM
Rashard Higgins has 'all motivation' necessary to help Browns reach goals Higgins has stirred plenty of motivation for 2021 by watching the Browns’ season-ending game versus the Chiefs from last season
AUGUST 3, 2021 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM
Browns' Rashard Higgins fixated on Super Bowl, motivated by loss to Chiefs Wide receiver Higgins on why his connection with Baker Mayfield is so smooth: 'You gotta ask God, bro'
AUGUST 3, 2021 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM
Back at drills Higgins (ankle) participated in drills during Monday's practice, Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Impact 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 third wideout, which could develop into a battle with second-year man Donovan Peoples-Jones, who has been the "it" receiver in camp thus far.
AUGUST 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Watch: Myles Garrett, Rashard Higgins and Nick Chubb fly around at a fast-paced Day 5 of Browns camp It was a fast-paced Day 5 of Browns training camp out in Berea. Watch Baker Mayfield make some money throws on a Monday.
AUGUST 3, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM
Training Camp Log, Day 5: Rashard Higgins back and making plays WE’RE TALKING ABOUT PRACTICE: The Browns will practice Sunday at noon in front of fans at FirstEnergy Stadium. But the traditional Orange &...
AUGUST 2, 2021 • BROWNSZONE.COM
With OBJ, Rashard Higgins watching, Jarvis Landry, KhaDarel Hodge, rookie Anthony Schwartz shine on Day 2 Impressions from watching the receivers work on Thursday.
JULY 30, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM
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.
Impact 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.
JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Browns QB Mayfield in 'no rush' with contract extension
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield is practicing patience this summerJUNE 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
