Despite claiming he wants to remain in Cincinnati, Tee Higgins took to social media to defend himself in contract negotiations.
Tee Higgins, a wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals who was franchise-tagged and asked for a trade in March, posted a mysterious message on Instagram that may have been a reference to his current circumstances: “I tell em no, they can’t wait to call me selfish…”
It’s possible to read between the lines on that one and understand why Higgins might think that way if he’s receiving bad news about his contractual situation. Moreover, Higgins isn’t at OTAs, which has sparked rumors and negative feedback from fans.
This post from Higgins occurred shortly after Higgins stated that he would still like to sign a long-term extension to stay in Cincinnati despite his dissatisfaction with his current deal.
“As far as coming back, I would love to come back,” Higgins said on a recent podcast appearance. “I grew as a man in the past four years here. Grew as a player, made — got good new friendships. Great relationships with people not in the facility, in the City of Cincinnati, the fans are great. So I would definitely love to be here. But if that’s not the situation, then that’s not the situation.”
Tee Higgins has also previously stated that he expects to play for the Bengals in 2024.
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“I do anticipate it,” Higgins said last month via stripehype. “I’ve grown a love for Cincinnati that I didn’t think I would. [I’m] looking forward to it.”
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If Higgins doesn’t reach an extension agreement with the Bengals by July 15, he may be eligible for free agency the next offseason. It will be interesting to see what happens in the interim.
Cincinnati Bengals Place Franchise Tag On Tee Higgins Despite Him Putting Up Gaudy Numbers
Tee Higgins wants a new deal but found himself being hit with the franchise tag in March.
If no long-term deal is reached, Higgins would have to play in Cincinnati on the tag, which is essentially a one-year deal worth $21.816 million.
Throughout his four NFL seasons, Higgins has caught 257 passes for 3,684 yards and 24 touchdowns, per ESPN. There are two 1,000-yard campaigns throughout that time. Despite missing five games due to injury, he ended the previous season with 42 receptions for 656 yards and five touchdowns.
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