The Cincinnati Bengals might have missed the playoffs within the 2023 NFL season, however the crew is poised to compete within the AFC as soon as the 2024 marketing campaign rolls round.
Joe Burrow’s season-ending wrist harm eradicated their probabilities of making the postseason, although the Bengals didn’t do themselves any favors by beginning out gradual.
Complicating issues this offseason is Tee Higgins’ contract scenario, as he’s eligible for an extension.
Cincinnati determined to franchise tag Higgins and the receiver reportedly responded by asking for a commerce in hopes of touchdown the deal he covets.
Higgins is a proficient receiver who could be a No. 1 choice on most different groups, however performs behind Ja’Marr Chase, who’s the unquestioned alpha within the passing recreation.
Regardless of his future with the Bengals up within the air, Higgins revealed he anticipated enjoying for the crew in 2024, through Charlie Clifford of WLWT.
“I do anticipate it,” Higgins stated. “I’ve grown a love for Cincy that I didn’t suppose I might, however I’m wanting ahead to it.”
#Bengals WR Tee Higgins stated at his youth soccer camp immediately that he anticipates enjoying in Cincinnati this upcoming season.
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— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) April 14, 2024
It’s good that Higgins is remaining skilled about his scenario, particularly contemplating that the probably final result is they keep him in hopes of constructing a deep playoff run.
Higgins handled accidents final season, which can have harm his negotiating energy, however it will be silly for the Bengals to permit him to play out the yr with out at the very least exploring what they might get again in a deal.
Cincinnati could also be pressured to ultimately commerce him given their cap scenario, so the scenario will likely be price monitoring between now and the beginning of the common season.
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