Over the weekend, Tee Higgins, the Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver, popped up in an interview and confidently stated that he's looking forward to hitting the field with the Bengals in 2024. It was a statement that many expected, given his status as a franchise-tagged player. But with his previous trade request and the ongoing contract talks, it added a layer of intrigue to the situation.
Shortly after Higgins' interview made headlines, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler chimed in with an update: "The Bengals have been clear behind closed doors that they're not looking to trade Higgins. They're aiming for another shot at the Super Bowl with Ja’Marr Chase and Higgins as their star wideouts."
The Bengals have been unwavering in their stance that Higgins is a crucial part of their plans for the upcoming season. They've even made public statements indicating their desire to keep both Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase as key pieces of their long-term strategy.
However, it's not as simple as just wanting them to stay. Recent reports suggest that there hasn't been any recent discussion about a contract extension. Nonetheless, unless another team comes up with an exceptionally tempting offer, there's a looming deadline of July 15 for an extension. Otherwise, Higgins will be playing the 2024 season under the franchise tag.
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