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  • John Hightower
  • WR #84
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News

  • Getting let go

    Hightower was waived by the Chargers on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houstonreports.

    Analysis: Hightower signed a reserve/future deal with the team in January after spending part of last season on their practice squad. He'll now have to pursue another opportunity.

    Published: Tue, Aug 29 at 7:57am by Rotowire.com
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  • Inks futures deal

    The Chargers signed Hightower to a reserve/future deal Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

    Analysis: Hightower was signed to the Chargers' practice squad at the end of September after failing to make the Eagles' initial 53-man roster, but he didn't make any appearances during the 2022 campaign. The undrafted wideout out of Boise State played in 13 games as a rookie for Philadelphia, totaling 10 receptions on 29 targets for 167 yards across 346 offensive snaps, but he's seen NFL action in just one game since.

    Published: Mon, Jan 16 at 3:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Joins Chargers' practice squad

    The Chargers signed Hightower to the practice squad Wednesday.

    Analysis: Hightower dealt with a groin injury early in training camp and was ultimately waived by the Eagles ahead of the 53-man roster deadline. However, now the 2020 fifth-round pick will get a new opportunity with the Chargers, who recently placed Jalen Guyton (knee) on IR and haven't had Keenan Allen (hamstring) since Week 1.

    Published: Wed, Sep 28 at 12:15pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Waived by Philly

    The Eagles waived Hightower on Tuesday, Chris McPherson of the Eagles' official site reports.

    Analysis: Hightower dealt with a groin injury early in training camp and didn't play in the Eagles' preseason opener, but he was on the field for the team's final two exhibition matchups. While the 2020 fifth-rounder seems to have moved past his injury, he was unable to secure a spot on Philadelphia's 53-man roster.

    Published: Tue, Aug 30 at 6:48pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Dealing with groin injury

    Hightower won't practice Tuesday due to a groin injury, Zach Berman of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: The severity of the injury is unclear, but the 2020 fifth-round pick will have to return to practice quickly if he has any shot of making the initial 53-man roster. Hightower played 346 offensive snaps over 13 games as a rookie, but he spent the majority of last season on Philadelphia's practice squad, totaling just 11 snaps during his lone appearance of the campaign -- Week 9 against the Chargers.

    Published: Tue, Aug 9 at 7:19am by Rotowire.com
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  • Signs contract with Eagles

    The Eagles signed Hightower to a future/reserve contract Thursday.

    Analysis: Hightower logged eleven total snaps in Week 9 for Philadelphia after spending most of the season on the team's practice squad. This is a severe drop-off compared to the wideout's 346 offensive snaps over 13 games played in his 2020 rookie campaign. The 25-year-old will have an opportunity to carve out a depth role on the team's active roster heading into the 2022 season.

    Published: Thu, Feb 3 at 1:28pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns from COVID list

    The Eagles restored Hightower (illness) to the practice squad from the COVID-19 list Tuesday.

    Analysis: Hightower landed on the COVID list Dec. 28 after logging a positive test for the virus. Now, he can return to all usual team activities. The second-year pro has only appeared in one game this season.

    Published: Tue, Jan 4 at 7:50am by Rotowire.com
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  • Hits COVID list

    Hightower has landed on the Eagles' practice squad COVID-19 list.

    Analysis: Via Adam Schefter of ESPN, Hightower tested positive for the virus. Thus, he will not be eligible to return to practice until he clears the NFL's health and safety protocols.

    Published: Tue, Dec 28 at 4:48pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Reverts to practice squad

    Hightower reverted to the Philadelphia practice squad Wednesday.

    Analysis: Hightower played two offensive snaps and nine special teams snaps Sunday. After catching 10 passes for 167 yards in 2020, the 25-year-old wide receiver has yet to make an impact this year.

    Published: Thu, Nov 11 at 9:03am by Rotowire.com
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  • Joins active roster

    Hightower was elevated from the practice squad Saturday.

    Analysis: A fifth-round pick by the Eagles back in 2019, Hightower was a surprise cut by the team this offseason only to rejoin the practice squad immediately after. The speedy wideout will make his first return to the active roster this season and could be asked to take on a special teams role to start.

    Published: Sat, Nov 6 at 2:50pm by Rotowire.com
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  • On Eagles' practice squad

    The Eagles signed Hightower to the practice squad Wednesday, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

    Analysis: Hightower, a 2020 fifth-round pick, appeared in 13 games for Philadelphia as a rookie but wasn't very effective in his opportunities. He will turn his attention toward progressing in his development with the team, with the potential to secure a depth role in the future.

    Published: Thu, Sep 2 at 5:02am by Rotowire.com
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  • Jettisoned by Philadelphia

    The Eagles waived Hightower on Tuesday, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

    Analysis: Philadelphia cut loose Hightower and Travis Fulgham to leave the team with five healthy wide receivers (DeVonta Smith, Jalen Reagor, Quez Watkins, Greg Ward and J.J. Arcega-Whiteside). A fifth-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, Hightower wasn't very efficient as a rookie last season, hauling in just 10 of 29 targets for 167 yards and no touchdowns in 13 appearances. He'll look to land elsewhere in the NFL, likely on a practice squad.

    Published: Tue, Aug 31 at 12:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to action

    Hightower played 13 offensive snaps and five snaps on special teams in Thursday's preseason game against the Patriots.

    Analysis: Hightower had been dealing with a groin injury since Aug. 7, though he was able to return for the team's second preseason contest. Further confirming Hightower's healthy status was his absence from the team's practice report, which listed players who were out due to injury as reported by Tim McManus of ESPN.com. After being sidelined for just under two weeks, Hightower will turn his attention to winning a spot on the roster and will have to compete with Quez Watkins and J.J. Arcega-Whiteside…read more

    Published: Sun, Aug 22 at 5:30pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Likely to play Thursday

    Hightower (groin) is in uniform ahead of Thursday's preseason game against the Patriots, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

    Analysis: Hightower sustained a groin injury during practice in early August and was held out of the preseason opener against the Steelers. The 25-year-old should be available to make his preseason debut Thursday as he competes for a spot on the 53-man roster.

    Published: Thu, Aug 19 at 4:07pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Struggling with consistency

    Hightower (groin) has had issues with drops and route-running this preseason, Chris Franklin of NJ.com reports.

    Analysis: Hightower has shown the speed to make plays both in 2020 and in camp but hasn't consistently executed his routes or catching the ball so far this year. Those just happen to be two of the primary elements in the job description of a wide receiver. Add to that he's currently week-to-week with a groin injury, and it's safe to say that the 2020 fifth-round pick is currently behind Quez Watkins and J.J. Arcega-Whiteside in the competition for one of the final spots on the Eagles' roster.

    Published: Mon, Aug 9 at 2:39am by Rotowire.com
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  • Week-to-week

    Hightower is week-to-week after leaving Thursday's practice with a groin injury, the Eagles' official site reports.

    Analysis: It remains to be seen how long Hightower will miss, but a lengthy absence could hurt his chances of making the team's roster, Zach Berman of The Athletic notes. Hightower is competing with the likes of Quez Watkins and J.J. Arcega-Whiteside for depth slotting in the Eagles' wide receiving corps.

    Published: Sat, Aug 7 at 8:04pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Posts 10 catches in rookie season

    Hightower caught 10 of his 29 targets for 167 yards across 13 games during the 2020 season.

    Analysis: Since Hightower often functioned as a downfield threat for Philadelphia, he didn't draw many high-percentage targets as a rookie, though he didn't help himself by dropping three passes. Hightower did most of his damage in the first half of the season when many of the Eagles' receivers were banged up, but he became a healthy scratch for three of Philadelphia's last four games, with fellow rookie Quez Watkins passing him up on the depth chart. Hightower will almost certainly have to fight for a…read more

    Published: Wed, Jan 20 at 11:58pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Healthy scratch again Sunday

    Hightower (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 16 tilt against the Cowboys, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

    Analysis: The rookie wideout has been a healthy scratch for three consecutive games, a status that was seemingly even more of a certainty this week with DeSean Jackson (ankle) being activated from injured reserve Saturday.

    Published: Sun, Dec 27 at 12:05pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Inactive Week 15

    Hightower (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

    Analysis: The rookie is a healthy scratch for the second straight game as the Eagles move forward with Quez Watkins and Travis Fulgham as their No. 4 and No. 5 receivers against Arizona.

    Published: Sun, Dec 20 at 11:51am by Rotowire.com
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  • Healthy scratch Week 14

    Hightower (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 14 tilt against the Saints.

    Analysis: The rookie had played a combined 37 snaps over the previous two games, but with the Eagles receiving corps back to full health save for DeSean Jackson (IR, ankle), Hightower will be inactive for Jalen Hurts' first NFL start. The Boise State product's next opportunity to garner active status will come in a Week 15 road battle versus the Cardinals.

    Published: Sun, Dec 13 at 12:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Fails to catch two targets

    Hightower didn't catch his two targets during Sunday's 30-16 loss at Green Bay.

    Analysis: The 24-year-old played 18 of 62 offensive snaps but was unable to make an impact in the passing game. Hightower has only one reception for one yard since Week 7.

    Published: Tue, Dec 8 at 5:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Offensive role shrinking

    Hightower wasn't targeted during Sunday's loss to the Giants.

    Analysis: The 24-year-old played only one offensive snap and didn't have a reception for the second straight contest. Hightower is buried on the depth chart behind Travis Fulgham, Jalen Reagor, Greg Ward and Alshon Jeffery.

    Published: Tue, Nov 24 at 5:43pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Shut out Sunday night

    Hightower did not catch any of his three targets in Sunday's 23-9 win over the Cowboys.

    Analysis: After catching a couple bombs over his past two games, Hightower got yet another deep target early in the contest but was unable to corral it this time. The last pass thrown his way was intercepted, so he had little chance to make an impact. Most importantly, the rookie fifth-rounder was only on the field for 10 snaps, a trend that will likely continue now that Jalen Reagor is healthy again.

    Published: Tue, Nov 3 at 12:03am by Rotowire.com
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  • Big fourth-quarter grab

    Hightower secured one of two targets for 59 yards in the Eagles' 22-21 win over the Giants on Thursday night.

    Analysis: As was the case in Week 6 against the Ravens, Hightower's one reception covered plenty of ground, and in Thursday's case, it came at a critical juncture of the contest. The rookie got loose down the right sideline for his 59-yard grab with Philadelphia down by 11 and 6:05 remaining, setting up the Eagles at the Giants' 14-yard line ahead of what would be one of two fourth-quarter touchdowns. Hightower has lived by the big play in the last two games, but he's still been unable to fully…read more

    Published: Thu, Oct 22 at 10:07pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes most of one catch

    Hightower brought in one of four targets for 50 yards in the Eagles' 30-28 loss so the Ravens on Sunday.

    Analysis: The rookie checked in second in receiving yards on the Eagles despite making just a single catch. Hightower's yardage tally was a career high, but even with the Eagles missing multiple pass catchers over the last several games, the 2020 fifth-round pick has disappointingly failed to make much of an impact. HIghtower will look to carry the moment from his big grab into a Week 7 Thursday night battle against the Giants.

    Published: Sun, Oct 18 at 2:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Targeted six times in loss

    Hightower caught two of his six targets for 18 yards and a two-point conversion in Sunday's 38-29 loss to the Steelers.

    Analysis: Hightower saw a season-high six targets but was able to reel in only two on the day. The rookie ended up tied with Zach Ertz as the second-most targeted Eagles pass catcher behind Travis Fulgham. However, with Alshon Jeffery (foot) and DeSean Jackson (hamstring) nearing returns, the Boise State product's opportunities could take a hit going forward.

    Published: Sun, Oct 11 at 10:45pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Likely starting again

    Hightower is one of four healthy wide receivers on the Eagles' roster ahead of Sunday's game in Pittsburgh, Jeff Skervsky of 6 ABC Philadelphia reports.

    Analysis: J.J. Arcega-Whiteside is returning from a chest injury after missing one game, but DeSean Jackson (hamstring) and Alshon Jeffery (calf) will be out for at least one more week. Hightower played 86 and 81 percent of snaps in Philadelphia's past two games, catching four of five targets for 41 yards. It's possible the steady playing time eventually leads to more targets, but Zach Ertz, Greg Ward and Miles Sanders are the safer bets to see passes from Carson Wentz.

    Published: Fri, Oct 9 at 3:11pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Clear of illness

    Hightower (illness) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the 49ers.

    Analysis: The 2020 fifth-round pick was absent from Thursday's practice due to an illness, but it won't impact his availability for Week 4. Hightower played 78 offensive snaps and caught two of three targets for 19 yards during last Sunday's tie with the Bengals, and he should see plenty of playing time again this week with Alshon Jeffery (foot) and DeSean Jackson (hamstring) sidelined and J.J. Arcega-Whiteside (calf) doubtful.

    Published: Fri, Oct 2 at 1:44pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Comes down with illness

    Hightower (illness) didn't participate in practice Thursday.

    Analysis: After seeing just four targets and 34 offensive snaps in the Eagles' first two games of the season, Hightower increased the latter substantially this past Sunday versus the Bengals to 78 plays. That said, he was targeted just three times on his way to two catches for 19 yards. The Eagles' receiving corps has been hammered by injuries in 2020, with all of Alshon Jeffery (foot), DeSean Jackson (hamstring) and J.J. Arcega-Whiteside (calf) also absent Thursday. As a result, if Hightower can get…read more

    Published: Thu, Oct 1 at 3:19pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Snags two passes in tie

    Hightower caught two of three targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 23-23 tie against the Bengals.

    Analysis: With Jalen Reagor (thumb) out and DeSean Jackson (hamstring) leaving the game early, Hightower led Eagles wide receivers with 78 of 91 offensive snaps (86 percent). Greg Ward wasn't far behind with 76 snaps. Jackson's injury is expected to be minor, but if he's forced to miss Week 4's matchup against the 49ers, Hightower and Ward should both handle increased duties against a defense that's without CB Richard Sherman (hamstring) and DE Nick Bosa (torn ACL).

    Published: Mon, Sep 28 at 10:39am by Rotowire.com
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  • Nabs first NFL catch

    Hightower caught one of his four targets for a loss of two yards in Sunday's 27-17 loss to Washington

    Analysis: The Boise State product was on the field for 27 snaps (40 percent) in his NFL debut. While that was one play fewer than what J.J. Arcega-Whiteside received, it was Hightower who was more involved in the offense with four passes thrown his way to Arcega-Whiteside's zero.

    Published: Tue, Sep 15 at 1:36pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Could have early role

    Hightower has looked good throughout training camp, potentially setting himself up for a role on offense if Jalen Reagor (shoulder) is out for an extended period, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

    Analysis: Early reports suggest Reagor will miss at least one or two games but should be back in the lineup by late September or early October. While J.J. Arcega-Whiteside and Greg Ward look like the favorites to get snaps alongside DeSean Jackson in three-wide formations to start the season, Hightower also has a shot at a role. If nothing else, the rookie fifth-round pick is on track for a roster spot, while sixth-rounder Quez Watkins (upper body) has been absent from recent practices and could be on…read more

    Published: Mon, Aug 31 at 5:18am by Rotowire.com
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  • Could replace Goodwin

    Hightower and fellow rookies Jalen Reagor and Quez Watkins may have to pick up some of the slack after Marquise Goodwin opted out of the 2020 season, ESPN.com's Tim McManus reports.

    Analysis: All four wideouts have two things in common: 1) they were acquired by Philadelphia in late April; 2) they're known for their speed above all else. Reagor, a first-round pick, is a roster lock and potential Week 1 starter, whereas Hightower (fifth round) and Watkins (sixth) figure to compete for depth roles. At first glance, it was difficult to see how both Hightower and Watkins would fit on the regular-season roster, but the Eagles may have room for the two similar rookies now that Goodwin is…read more

    Published: Thu, Jul 30 at 8:29am by Rotowire.com
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