The Cleveland Browns have always been a classy organization. On Tuesday, the Browns signed back two former players to one-day deals so they could retire as members of the team in wide receiver Rashard Higgins and linebacker Christian Kirksey. While not the most celebrated players, Higgins and Kirksey were part of the Browns’ family.
The Cleveland Browns have been one of the worst franchises in the NFL since they came back in 1999, and some things they have done in recent memory have been pretty embarrassing.
Former Cleveland Browns linebacker Christian Kirksey knew how to spot a strong offensive unit. And as a veteran defender, he knew what a strong defense looked like, too.
It started nearly a decade ago with former linebacker Jamie Collins and was meant as a call to inspire his fellow Cleveland Browns defenders. Once Collins left for New England following the 2018 season, the rallying cry was bestowed upon linebacker Christian Kirksey.
Rashard Higgins and Christian Kirksey return the Cleveland to retire as Browns Two former Cleveland Browns players have decided to return to the city and sign 1-day contracts to retire as members of the team.
Two former fan favorites of the Cleveland Browns are coming back to Northeast Ohio to call it an NFL career. Linebacker Christian Kirksey and wide receiver Rashard Higgins both signed one-day contracts with the Browns to retire as a member of the team.
The Browns announced on Tuesday that the team is signing former WR Rashard Higgins and LB Christian Kirksey to one-day contracts, as both players will retire as members of the team.
The Texans are releasing veteran linebacker Christian Kirksey, Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports. Kirksey missed all of training camp with a strained hamstring.
Several Cleveland Browns players are under-appreciated but actually much better contributors than many observers realize. Some players have a special rapport with the fan base and sportswriters, and others — not so much.