What was expected in Cincinnati with the open receptor Tee Higgins is official.
The Bengals placed the franchise label in Higgins for the second consecutive year, since the open receiver confirmed it in X when he published “Tag”.
Then, Cincinnati announced the move themselves, proclaiming their “intention to continue working towards a long-term agreement” with the veteran-receiver of passes.
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The open receiver of the Cincinnati Bengals, Tee Higgins greets fans after the game of the Tennessee Titans in the Nissan Stadium. (Steve Roberts-Imagn images)
Currently, Higgins would be paid $ 26.2 million for the 2025 season if they cannot reach a long -term pact, which did not last out of season. There is a deadline of July 15 to make the agreement, or Higgins will have to play on your label.
However, the Bengals are optimistic that they can do something with a player who has had teammates, including field marshal Joe Burrow and the receptor J’Mar Chase, urges him to remain in Cincinnati.
Burrow even said he would be “disappointed” if Higgins were elsewhere.
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However, there is a question about Chase’s long -term contract, since it could well become the best paid quarterback in the league. In fact, GM Duke Tobin said it during his session with journalists at the NFL Combine Scouting last week.
So where does that leave Higgins? Time will tell if the Bengals can solve it with the main NFL man since 2024, Trey Hendrickson, also for being a free agent this low season.
The open receiver of the Cincinnati Bengals, Tee Higgins, leaves the field after the victory over the Denver Broncos in the Paycor stadium. (Images of Katie Stratman-Iimagn)
Even with Chase playing a more important role for the Bengals, Higgins production has been one of the best in the League for open receptors, collecting two seasons of 1,000 yards in 2021 and 2022, while obtaining 73 receptions for 911 yards and 10 touchdowns, a race race in your career. And he did it in just 12 games.
However, the Bengals could not do the postseason, although Burrow led the league in air yards and touchdowns.
Higgins can be one of the best receivers, but the Bengals have not been able to give him the treatment he wanted since the 2023 drop season when he first mentioned. He was labeled in 2024 and ended up playing in him despite some controversial reports on negotiations.
Higgins has a new agent this low season, and turns out to be the same as Chase.
The open receiver of Cincinnati Bengals, Tee Higgins, catches a pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers at the Acrisure stadium. (Images of Barry Reeger-Imagn)
It was expected to be one of the most sought -after free agents in this low season, but the Bengals want to give time to make writing with Higgins this time.
