Michael Higgins (American football)

Michael Higgins
No. 81
PositionTight end
Personal information
Born (1987-12-07) December 7, 1987
Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight242 lb (110 kg)
Career information
High schoolBeatrice (NE)
CollegeNebraska–Omaha
NFL draft2011: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Receptions2
Receiving yards1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Michael Higgins (born December 7, 1987) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football for the Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks.

Professional career

New Orleans Saints

Higgins was signed as a free agent by the New Orleans Saints on July 27, 2011.[1] He was waived on September 3, 2011,[2] and re-signed to the team's practice squad.[3]

Minnesota Vikings

He was signed by the Vikings on July 23, 2014[4] and was released on August 26.

References

  1. ^ "Saints Agree to Terms with 20 Undrafted Rookie Free Agents". July 27, 2011. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved November 20, 2011.
  2. ^ "Saints Announce Roster Moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. September 3, 2011. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved November 20, 2011.
  3. ^ "Saints Announce Practice Squad". NewOrleansSaints.com. September 4, 2011. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved November 20, 2011.
  4. ^ "Facing suspension, Vikings shed DE Nealy and sign a tight end". 1500ESPN. July 23, 2014. Archived from the original on July 28, 2014. Retrieved July 23, 2014.