Higgins signed a one-day contract with the Browns on Tuesday to retire as a member of the team, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Higgins (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Buccaneers.

Higgins (coach's decision) is a healthy inactive for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Higgins (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Ravens.

Higgins (illness) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Higgins (illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup against Atlanta, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Higgins (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 9 matchup with the Bengals.

Higgins (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Falcons, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Higgins (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 5 clash against the 49ers, Steve Reed of The Associated Press reports.

Higgins was active but did not play a single snap in Sunday's 26-24 loss to the Browns.