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Patriots | Work out three players Fri Jan 6, 06:52 PM
The New England Patriots worked out free-agent WR Johnnie Lee Higgins (Eagles), LB Mario Harvey (Steelers) and CB Timothy Atchison (Rams) Friday, Jan. 6.
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Titans | Several worked out Tue Sep 27, 10:47 PM
The Tennessee Titans worked out free-agent WRs Johnnie Lee Higgins (Raiders), Tiquan Underwood (Jaguars) and Craig Davis (Chargers) Tuesday, Sept. 27.
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Lions | Work out several players Wed Sep 21, 02:36 PM
The Detroit Lions have worked out free-agent WRs Hank Baskett (Vikings), Justin Gage (Titans), David Clowney (Panthers) and Johnnie Lee Higgins (Eagles), DE Everette Brown (Panthers) and CB Benny Sapp (Dolphins) this week.
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Eagles | Make roster moves to get to 53 players Sat Sep 3, 06:29 PM
The Philadelphia Eagles have announced they released S Jamar Adams, RB Eldra Buckley, WR Chad Hall, DT Anthony Hargrove, WR Johnnie Lee Higgins, OT Austin Howard, S Marlin Jackson, DT Derek Landri, TE Donald Lee, LB Greg Lloyd Jr., OL Mike McGlynn, WR Sinorice Moss, DE Daniel Te'o-Nesheim, OT Fenuki Tupou and OT Reggie Wells. The team has placed DE Brandon Graham (knee) on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list, which means he will have to sit out the first six games of the season. They released OT Ryan Harris (back) after reaching an injury settlement with him and also activated OT Winston Justice (knee) from the Physically Unable to Perform list.
| Footballguys view: Justice being back could be the just the tonic the offensive line needs. |
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Eagles | Johnnie Lee Higgins signed Fri Jul 29, 06:37 PM
The Philadelphia Eagles have signed free-agent WR Johnnie Lee Higgins (Raiders) to a one-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Not the biggest deal the Eagles made today, but an important one nonetheless. Higgins should help the team as a return man and give them valuable depth in the WR corps. |
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Raiders | Schilens, Higgins, Murphy on notice because of WR Moore Fri May 6, 04:35 PM
Paul Gutierrez, from CSNBayArea.com, reports WR Denarius Moore being drafted puts all the receivers, particularly Chaz Schilens, Johnnie Lee Higgins and Louis Murphy, on notice.
| Footballguys view: Moore is one of our favorite sleeper wide receivers in this draft class. Our very own Cecil Lammey watched Moore up close during the week of practice for the NFLPA Game in San Antonio earlier this year and came away very impressed. Moore has the speed to get on top of a defense in a hurry and will high point passes consistently. He is also a good route runner who can easily gain separation on cornerbacks. |
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Raiders | Week 17 Inactives Sun Jan 2, 12:06 PM
The Oakland Raiders have declared OG Bruce Campbell, OG Daniel Loper, RB Darren McFadden, QB J.T. O'Sullivan, CB Jeremy Ware, WR Johnnie Lee Higgins, DL Richard Seymour, CB Walter McFadden inactive for Week 17.
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Raiders | Johnnie Lee Higgins questionable for Week 17 Fri Dec 31, 07:59 PM
Oakland Raiders WR Johnnie Lee Higgins (ankle) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 31. He is listed as questionable for Week 17 and is not expected to play.
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Raiders | Five limited in practice Thu Dec 30, 10:47 PM
Oakland Raiders CB Nnamdi Asomugha (ankle), WR Johnnie Lee Higgins (ankle), CB Chris X. Johnson (groin), WR Nick Miller (ankle) and SS Michael Mitchell (ribs) were each limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 30, reports ANG Newspapers' Jerry McDonald.
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Raiders | Four limited Wednesday Wed Dec 29, 07:00 PM
Oakland Raiders WR Johnnie Lee Higgins (ankle), CB Chris X. Johnson (groin), WR Nick Miller (ankle) and S Michael Mitchell (shoulder, ribs) were limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 29.
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Raiders | Week 16 Inactives Sun Dec 26, 03:19 PM
The Oakland Raiders have declared LB Bruce Davis, OG Bruce Campbell, QB J.T. O'Sullivan, CB Jeremy Ware, WR Johnnie Lee Higgins, OT Langston Walker, DL Richard Seymour, CB Walter McFadden inactive for Week 16.
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Raiders | Johnnie Lee Higgins not expected to play Fri Dec 24, 07:17 PM
Oakland Raiders WR Johnnie Lee Higgins (ankle) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 24. He is listed as questionable for Week 16 and is not expected to play.
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Raiders | Tom Cable won't commit to punt returner for Week 16 Fri Dec 24, 12:32 AM
Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable wouldn't commit to either WR Johnnie Lee Higgins (ankle) or WR Nick Miller (ankle) as his punt returner for Week 16 against the Indianapolis Colts, reports Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers. 'We'll see where we are with both of them on Sunday, but I thought (Miller) did a nice job for sure (in Week 15),' Cable said.
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Raiders | Two limited in practice Thu Dec 23, 07:59 PM
Oakland Raiders CB Nnamdi Asomugha (ankle) and WR Johnnie Lee Higgins (ankle) were both limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 23.
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Raiders | Four limited Wednesday Wed Dec 22, 07:59 PM
Oakland Raiders CB Nnamdi Asomugha (ankle), WR Johnnie Lee Higgins (ankle), CB Chris X. Johnson (groin) and WR Nick Miller (ankle) were limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 22.
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Raiders | Week 15 Inactives Sun Dec 19, 03:37 PM
The Oakland Raiders have declared OG Bruce Campbell, LB Bruce Davis, OG Daniel Loper, QB J.T. O'Sullivan, CB Jeremy Ware, WR Johnnie Lee Higgins, RB Michael Bennett, CB Walter McFadden inactive for Week 15.
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Raiders | Will decide on punt returner on game day Sat Dec 18, 01:10 PM
The Oakland Raiders will decide right before their Week 15 game on whether WR Johnnie Lee Higgins or WR Nick Miller will be their punt returner for the game, reports Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers.
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Raiders | Punt returner decision to be made Sunday Fri Dec 17, 10:59 PM
Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable said Friday, Dec. 17, that the decision on the team's punt returner will be made on game day in Week 15 against the Denver Broncos, reports Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers. The two candidates, WRs Johnnie Lee Higgins (ankle) and WR Nick Miller (ankle), were both limited in practice Friday and are considered questionable.
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Raiders | Three limited Friday Fri Dec 17, 06:38 PM
Oakland Raiders CB Nnamdi Asomugha (ankle), WR Johnnie Lee Higgins (ankle) and WR Nick Miller (ankle) were limited in practice Friday, Dec. 17, and are questionable for Week 15. All three are expected to play.
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Raiders | Six limited in practice Thu Dec 16, 11:05 PM
Oakland Raiders CB Nnamdi Asomugha (ankle), QB Kyle Boller (quadriceps), FS Hiram Eugene (ribs), WR Johnnie Lee Higgins (ankle), WR Nick Miller (ankle) and DL Richard Seymour (knee) were each limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 16, reports Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers.
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Raiders | Nick Miller might return punts in Week 15 Wed Dec 15, 11:13 PM
Oakland Raiders WR Nick Miller (ankle) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Dec. 15, reports Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers. Miller might be called upon to return punts in Week 15 against the Denver Broncos if WR Johnnie Lee Higgins (ankle) is inactive.
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Raiders | Two unable to practice Wed Dec 15, 10:59 PM
Oakland Raiders WR Johnnie Lee Higgins (ankle) and DT Richard Seymour (rest) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 15, reports Vittorio Tafur, of the San Francisco Chronicle.
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Raiders | Johnnie Lee Higgins could return punts Week 8 Sat Oct 30, 11:40 AM
Oakland Raiders WR Johnnie Lee Higgins would be the primary punt returner in Week 8 if WR Nick Miller (ankle) were not able to play, reports Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers. Higgins would also take Miller's role as the No. 3 receiver during the game.
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Raiders | Two considered questionable for Week 6 Fri Oct 15, 08:17 PM
Oakland Raiders WR Johnnie Lee Higgins (knee) and LB Quentin Groves (hamstring) were both limited in practice Friday, Oct. 15, and are considered questionable for Week 6. Higgins is 50-50 to play while Groves is unlikely to go.
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Raiders | Eight miss practice time Wednesday Wed Oct 13, 07:27 PM
Oakland Raiders DT John Henderson (leg), WR Chaz Schilens (knee), LB Travis Goethel (back), LB Thomas Howard (knee) and RB Michael Bennett (hamstring) were not able to practice Wednesday, Oct. 13, reports Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers. LB Quentin Groves (undisclosed), WR Johnnie Lee Higgins (knee) and CB Jeremy Ware (ankle) were limited during practice.
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Raiders | Johnnie Lee Higgins could be on bubble Thu Jul 15, 05:57 PM
Oakland Raiders WR Johnnie Lee Higgins may be on the roster bubble during training camp if he does not to improve on his playing style from last season, reports Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers.
| Footballguys view: Higgins has been a disappointment because his can't harness his natural speed and quicks by playing under control. |
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Raiders | Johnnie Lee Higgins' roster spot in danger? Tue Apr 27, 10:39 AM
Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders WR Johnnie Lee Higgins could be in jeopardy of losing a roster spot with the addition of WR Jacoby Ford in the NFL Draft.
| Footballguys view: Jacoby Ford is a younger version of Higgins, and is a better receiver than the veteran. Ford has great speed, strong hands, and good run after the catch ability. Higgins could be on the outside looking in once the regular season begins. |
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Raiders | Higgins to start Week 15 Fri Dec 18, 11:51 AM
Oakland Raiders WR Johnnie Lee Higgins will start in Week 15 in place of injured WR Darrius Heyward-Bey (foot).
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Raiders | Higgins to start in Week 14 Sat Dec 12, 09:48 AM
Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders WR Johnnie Lee Higgins will start in Week 14 in place of WR Darrius Heyward-Bey (foot), who is doubtful and very unlikely to play in the game.
| Footballguys view: We like Louis Murphy or Chaz Schilens as better options in your fantasy lineup. Bruce Gradkowski may be willing to try a few deep passes to Higgins, as the receiver is known for his field-stretching speed. |
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Raiders | Not committed to Holland, Higgins Wed Nov 25, 05:38 PM
Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable said he is not committed to using WRs Jonathan Holland and Johnnie Lee Higgins as return specialists. WR Shaun Bodiford could be elevated from the practice squad to return punts.
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Raiders | Changes coming to return game? Tue Nov 24, 07:37 PM
CBSSports.com reports the Oakland Raiders could be making some changes to their return game. WR Johnnie Lee Higgins and WR Jonathan Holland have both struggled this season. Head coach Tom Cable said, "We're working on some things right now to try and create some competition out there."
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Raiders | Higgins practices in full Friday Fri Oct 9, 08:04 PM
Oakland Raiders WR Johnnie Lee Higgins (shoulder) practiced in full Friday, Oct. 9, and he is not listed on the team's injury report for Week 5.
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Raiders | Two limited in practice Thursday Thu Oct 8, 07:34 PM
Oakland Raiders TE Zach Miller (concussion) and WR Johnnie Lee Higgins (shoulder) were limited in practice Thursday, Oct. 8, and both players are expected to play Week 5.
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Raiders | Three practice in full, expected to play Week 4 Fri Oct 2, 09:01 PM
Oakland Raiders FB Luke Lawton (hamstring), WR Johnnie Lee Higgins (shoulder) and S Michael Huff (ribs) practiced in full Friday, Oct. 2. All three players are listed as probable for Week 4 and are expected to play.
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Raiders | Higgins limited in practice Thursday Thu Oct 1, 08:30 PM
Oakland Raiders WR Johnnie Lee Higgins (shoulder) was limited in practice Thursday, Oct. 1, but he expects to practice in full Friday, Oct. 2.
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Raiders | Higgins probable for Week 3 Fri Sep 25, 10:51 PM
Oakland Raiders WR Johnnie Lee Higgins (shoulder) practiced in full Friday, Sept. 25, and he is listed as probable for Week 3.
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Raiders | Higgins limited in practice Thursday Thu Sep 24, 09:12 PM
Oakland Raiders WR Johnnie Lee Higgins (shoulder) was limited in practice Thursday, Sept. 24, but he should play Week 3.
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Raiders | Higgins questionable for Week 3 Tue Sep 22, 09:34 AM
Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders WR Johnnie Lee Higgins (shoulder) is questionable for Week 3, according to head coach Tom Cable.
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Raiders | Week 2 Inactives Sun Sep 20, 11:47 AM
The Oakland Raiders have declared TE Brandon Myers, QB Charlie Frye, WR Chaz Schilens, WR Johnnie Lee Higgins, RB Justin Fargas, OT Khalif Barnes, WR Nick Miller, OL Paul McQuistan inactive for Week 2.
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Raiders | Eugene could return punts in Week 2 Sat Sep 19, 10:29 AM
Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders SS Hiram Eugene could return punts in Week 2 if WR Johnnie Lee Higgins (shoulder) does not play.
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Raiders | Higgins will be a game-time decision Week 2 Fri Sep 18, 10:06 PM
Updating a previous item, Oakland Raiders WR Johnnie Lee Higgins (shoulder) will be a game-time decision for the team's Week 2 game. He would only return punts if he does play.
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Raiders | Higgins misses practice Friday Fri Sep 18, 09:59 PM
Oakland Raiders WR Johnnie Lee Higgins (shoulder) missed the team's practice Friday, Sept. 18, and he is listed as questionable for the team's Week 2 game.
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Raiders | Higgins misses practice Thursday Thu Sep 17, 09:49 PM
Oakland Raiders WR Johnnie Lee Higgins (shoulder) missed the team's practice Thursday, Sept. 17, and he might not play in the team's Week 2 game. He will need to practice Friday, Sept. 18, if he wants to play in the game.
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Raiders | Higgins injury update Wed Sep 16, 10:40 AM
Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders WR Johnnie Lee Higgins (shoulder) has an AC sprain of his shoulder following a Week 1 hit. Higgins underwent an MRI Tuesday, Sept. 15.
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Raiders | Higgins dinged Week 1 Tue Sep 15, 11:09 AM
CBSSports.com reports Oakland Raiders WR Johnnie Lee Higgins (shoulder) suffered a shoulder injury in Week 1 after taking a hit from San Diego Chargers FS Eric Weddle.
| Footballguys view: Higgins was a little slow to get up after that hit, and his injury will be monitored this week. |
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Raiders | N. Miller likely new kick returner Wed Sep 9, 12:32 AM
David White, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports Oakland Raiders WR Nick Miller is the presumed new kick returner for the team. Miller was fielding kickoffs at the start of practice Tuesday, Sept. 8, with RB Louis Rankin and WR Johnnie Lee Higgins.
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Raiders | Walker ahead of Higgins on depth chart Tue Sep 1, 07:51 PM
Jerry McDonald, of InsideBayArea.com, reports that Raiders head coach Tom Cable said Javon Walker, not Johnnie Lee Higgins, would start if rookie Louis Murphy can't go because of a foot sprain, which indicates that Walker has moved up to the #3 WR on the depth chart while Chaz Schilens is out.
| Footballguys view: Walker's comeback continues. Players have come back to prominence from more unlikely scenarios, but we're not counting on much from Walker as long as he's a Raider no matter how good he looks. |
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Raiders | Higgins No. 3 receiver Sat Aug 29, 08:47 AM
Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders WR Johnnie Lee Higgins is currently the team's No. 3 wide receiver on the depth chart with the injury to WR Chaz Schilens (foot).
| Footballguys view: That's the best place for Higgins, who has the straight-line speed to be a big play performer from the slot, but lacks the all-around game to start. |
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Raiders | Higgins could start Thu Jul 23, 04:59 PM
David White, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports Oakland Raiders WR Johnnie Lee Higgins could start at wide receiver this season but likely will not be an every-down receiver.
| Footballguys view: Well, White projects Javon Walker to start ahead of him, so we like Higgins chances. We still wouldn't draft Higgins, but he could be very useful in best ball leagues because he can get after JaMarcus Russell's deep ball. |
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