The Cincinnati Bengals are yet to lock their standout wide receiver Tee Higgins to a long-term extension despite the fact that he is entering the final year of his rookie deal in 2023. While this development would probably frustrate many players, especially if they had back-to-back seasons with 1,000+ receiving yards, Higgins doesn’t seem to be stressing much about the whole situation.
During a recent appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, Higgins said that he is currently focused on preparing for the upcoming season and is leaving the contract negotiations to his representatives.
“Yeah, right now, I’m just preparing for the season,” Higgins told the host Pat McAfee when asked about his extension. “I’m not really worried about the contract. Obviously, I want to get a deal done, but I let my agent handle that, and you know, right now, just for me getting my body right for next season.”
There were rumors earlier this offseason that the Bengals would rather trade Higgins than give him a new contract. The franchise will soon have to work out big-time extensions for star quarterback Joe Burrow and All-Pro wideout Ja’Marr Chase and might be hesitant to commit significant money to Higgins.
If this is true, there will be no shortage of teams lining up to give Higgins the kind of deal he wants. The Clemson product has been highly-productive since entering the league in 2020 while being considered an above-average route-runner. The 24-year-old has 215 catches for 3,028 yards and 19 touchdowns in his three years as a pro.
