Tee Higgins’ days in Cincinnati could be numbered.
The star broad receiver and the Bengals are far aside on contract extension talks, and his long-term future with the franchise is in query, in line with a report from the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Higgins will doubtless play this season with out a long-term take care of the crew except one thing “stunning” occurs earlier than Sunday, per the Enquirer.
On Friday, Higgins stated that he “hopes” contract talks decide up, however he has “no clue” what the longer term holds so far as his contract standing goes.
“My job is simply to return in on daily basis and do what I do greatest, simply work, and catch the ball from No. 9 [Joe Burrow],” Higgins stated, in line with CBS Sports activities.
Teammate and fellow wideout Tyler Boyd stated Higgins “acquired the quick finish of the stick” in negotiations with the crew.
“He’s price lots,” Boyd continued. “They need to provide you with some kind of settlement. I hope they get one thing carried out over the following couple weeks. It relieves stress and has you extra snug on the market.”
The 24-year-old is getting into the ultimate yr of his rookie contract with the Bengals.
Higgins has confirmed to be probably the greatest younger cross catchers within the NFL since being drafted by Cincinnati within the second spherical of the 2020 draft, topping 1,000 yards receiving in every of his first two seasons.
However Higgins is decidedly the Bengals’ broad receiver No. 2 behind Ja’Marr Chase, who’s contract extension-eligible after the 2023 season.
The report comes simply days after the Bengals made star quarterback Joe Burrow the highest-paid play-caller in NFL historical past with a five-year extension price $275 million and $219 million assured.
It’s not the primary time Higgins has discovered himself on shaky grounding with the crew.
Earlier this offseason, Higgins was rumored to be on the commerce block, though crew government Dick Tobin shot them down.
“If they need a receiver, go discover your personal,” Tobin stated in February, per ESPN. “For my part, Tee Higgins is an efficient piece for the Cincinnati Bengals. The commerce stuff is just a little ridiculous proper now.”