Tee Higgins wants out.
And that’s certainly music to many teams’ ears.
The Bengals’ No. 2 receiver is “disappointed” with the lack of momentum on his contract extension and has requested a trade. According to ESPN.
Cincinnati recently signed Higgins to a franchise contract for the 2024 season for $21.8 million.
“Higgins loves Cincinnati and wanted to stay with the team for a long time, but is disappointed that the team hasn’t had any discussions about a long-term extension since March 2023,” ESPN’s Adam Schefter said. Yes,” he tweeted. “He is ready to move to a new home.”
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This trade request doesn’t guarantee Higgins has played his final game with the Bengals, but it does provide an interesting wrinkle ahead of NFL free agency.
The free agent pool took a hit with Higgins being tagged and Mike Evans re-signing with the Buccaneers, making Calvin Ridley likely the top option.
Higgins, 25, is likely to be the top option available, but it probably won’t come cheap.
The Clemson product is one of the league’s best No. 2 receivers behind all-world receiver Ja’Marr Chase, and it’s natural to think he could flourish as a No. 1 option.
Higgins has 403 catches, 3,684 yards, and 24 touchdowns in four seasons, including an injury-plagued season last year where he had 42 catches, 656 yards, and five scores in 12 games. Recorded.
The former second-round pick caught 74 passes while completing 1,000 yards over the past two seasons.
Higgins would certainly make sense for both the Giants and Jets.
The Giants need an alpha receiver, especially the injury-prone Darren Waller, who is already considering retirement after a lackluster season.
The Jets need another weapon to go along with Garrett Wilson, and Alan Lazard, a valuable free agent signing last year, offered little before being benched.
The team that acquires Higgins is expected to consider a long-term contract extension.
