The Bengals and Tee Higgins have but to agree on a brand new contract, as Cincinnati determined to franchise-tag the star wideout in March earlier than the beginning of free company. If no settlement is reached by July 15, Higgins will make $21.8 million subsequent season.
Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer reported an replace on the contract talks between either side. In keeping with Conway, Higgins needed a payday much like Colts WR Michael Pittman.
Pittman signed a three-year, $70 million deal, making $23 million yearly. Regardless of Higgins’ calls for, the Bengals and Higgins by no means reached the $20 million a yr mark, in keeping with the report, and assured cash was not mentioned.
Conway provides that regardless of experiences, Higgins by no means demanded to be the highest-paid receiver within the league, and he had no certain quantity of assured cash in thoughts when discussing a future contract.
Frustration from Higgins’ facet boiled over, and he has now requested a commerce twice, most just lately every week in the past similtaneously teammate Trey Hendrickson, who additionally requested a commerce over contract disagreements.
Higgins accounted for 42 receptions, 656 yards, and 5 touchdowns in 2023, lacking 5 video games final season with an harm. His greatest season got here in 2022 when he had 1,029 yards and 7 touchdowns.
The Bengals will even be in contract discussions with Ja’Marr Chase as nicely this offseason. The star receiver is seeking to develop into the highest-paid wideout within the NFL.
