The Bengals had certainly one of their finest gamers on all sides of the ball request a commerce this offseason.
Vast receiver Tee Higgins and edge-rusher Trey Hendrickson have each stated they like to maneuver on to a brand new crew if Cincinnati won’t give them the long-term safety they’re on the lookout for.
Whereas probably shedding each gamers might derail a crew that appears able to contend for a Tremendous Bowl in 2024, quarterback Joe Burrow stated he’ll help them it doesn’t matter what.
“These guys have their enterprise they should care for. I help them in each means,” Burrow stated, by way of Geoff Hobson of the crew’s web site. “Each these guys have earned all the pieces that has come to them and extra. I will help them all through it. No matter they really feel like is finest for his or her profession. That is for them and their brokers and their households to resolve.”
Higgins requested to be traded in March after being positioned with the franchise tag. He hoped to remain in Cincinnati however revealed the crew has not had any talks a few contract extension in a few yr.
Though, it appears Higgins has come to phrases that he’ll be enjoying for the Bengals in 2024 after they weren’t all for entertaining his request.
“I do anticipate it,” Higgins instructed WLWT.
The 25-year-old has but to signal his franchise tender, nevertheless, leaving his future with the crew nonetheless up within the air.
Hendrickson requested a commerce in April aspiring to get a long-term dedication from Cincinnati. He has two years left on his present deal, however neither yr has assured cash hooked up to it.
Like Higgins, the Bengals stated they weren’t prepared to satisfy Hendrickson’s commerce request both, however his future in Cincinnati will nonetheless be unsure till the scenario is resolved.
Burrow could also be totally supportive of Higgins and Hendrickson for now, however on the similar time, he is aware of each gamers make the Bengals a significantly better crew when on the sphere. Good factor there’s nonetheless loads of time between now and the beginning of the 2024 season.
“We’re right here to win soccer video games. I actually hope each these guys are right here subsequent yr as a result of we’re a greater soccer crew with each of them,” Burrow added. “They’re each nice locker room guys, too. They’re going to do what they have to do, however when the time comes for them to come back again, if that point comes, we’re going to welcome them again and hit our stride.”
