Bengals Face Key Decisions on Higgins at Deadline

The Cincinnati Bengals are facing a critical decision as the NFL trade deadline approaches, particularly concerning wide receiver Tee Higgins, who is on a one-year franchise tag. Despite their 3-5 record, the Bengals are reportedly not planning to trade Higgins and are instead looking to acquire defensive talent, breaking their long-standing trade tradition. Former Bengals players Andrew Whitworth and Ryan Fitzpatrick have differing views on the situation; Whitworth suggests the team should have traded Higgins or Ja'Marr Chase last year, while Fitzpatrick does not anticipate a trade this season. Higgins, who is dealing with a quad injury, has expressed interest in a long-term contract, but the Bengals have prioritized extending Chase. With the deadline looming, it remains uncertain if the Bengals will make any moves, though they are reportedly interested in boosting their defense.