Overview

• Higgins revealed the career change in an Instagram post on Friday, describing a search for purpose after football.
• He wrote that he wants to be the person “running in when everyone else is running out,” framing firefighting as service to others.
• Photos he shared show him with Dallas Fire Department colleagues, indicating he has returned to his hometown.
• The former wideout, known as “Hollywood,” retired in April 2024 after seven NFL seasons and 137 receptions for 1,890 yards and 12 touchdowns.
• Former teammates and fans praised the announcement, with Jarvis Landry posting a supportive message that cited Isaiah 43:2.