Diehard Cleveland Browns fans will have mostly fond memories of wide receiver Rashard “Hollywood” Higgins. He was a favorite target of Baker Mayfield. Had it not been for the touchback, which fans to this day believe was an uncalled personal foul, the Browns may have defeated the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2020 AFC divisional playoffs.
Rashard Higgins fumbles out of the end zone for a Chiefs touchback…#CLEvsKC #NFLPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/40XWWoDiT0
— SportsGrid (@SportsGrid) January 17, 2021
#Chiefs S Daniel Sorensen won’t be suspended for spearing #Browns WR Rashard Higgins on Sunday, I’m told. The play will be reviewed for a possible fine, which is standard. No flag was thrown and the hit caused a critical fumble and touchback in Kansas City’s win.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 18, 2021
Higgins spent six seasons with the Browns and another with Mayfield as his quarterback in Carolina in 2022. He has not appeared in an NFL game since.
After spending time trying to figure out his next step, Higgins has now embarked on a new and admirable career.
What Rashard Higgins Is Doing Now
Higgins recently announced that he has become a firefighter. He admitted that it took some soul searching and time spent with the Bible to reach the decision. Higgins said he has found his calling.
Former Browns WR Hollywood Higgins announced on Instagram that he’s a firefighter now. pic.twitter.com/ueYtOeM7OX
— Nick Pedone (@NickPedone12) September 13, 2025
Two Of Higgins’ Ex-Teammates Face Off This Weekend
We understand that Hollywood Higgins has more important things to do with his time these days, but we can’t help but wonder if he watches any football. If so, will he watch Monday Night Football on September 15 at 7 PM to see his former quarterback Baker Mayfield lead the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against his former Browns running back teammate Nick Chubb who is in his first season with the Houston Texans?
Many Browns fans who have good memories of that surprising and exciting 2020 season could also be watching.
