The Browns made it official on Friday morning, re-signing wide receiver Rashard Higgins to a one-year deal. The move was reported over a week ago but finally completed after accommodations for the travel and personal contact restrictions currently in place for the coronavirus pandemic.
Higgins rejoins the Browns for a fifth season with the hopes that it will fare better than his fourth year in Cleveland. Higgins battled injuries and ex-coach Freddie Kitchens’ doghouse in a disappointing 2019 campaign that saw “Hollywood” catch just four passes in 10 games. It was a steep departure from a very promising 2018 when Higgins clicked with QB Baker Mayfield and caught 39 passes for 572 yards and four TDs.
In order to make room for Higgins on the roster, the Browns waived defensive tackle Brandin Bryant. The journeyman tackle played four games in 2019 after bouncing up and down from the practice squad. Cleveland was Bryant’s fourth NFL team in as many years and the only place where he earned any playing time.
