Tee Higgins Seeks Bengals Stay, Future Uncertain

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins expressed his desire to stay with the team, especially alongside quarterback Joe Burrow and receiver Ja'Marr Chase, but acknowledged that his future is uncertain due to contract negotiations and the team's salary cap constraints. Higgins, who is set to become a free agent, emphasized that while he loves Cincinnati and the team environment, the decision is ultimately out of his hands. After being franchise-tagged last season, he is looking forward to the upcoming negotiations in March, hoping for a resolution that allows him to remain with the Bengals. Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin has indicated a desire to keep Higgins, but the team's salary cap situation will heavily influence the outcome. Despite facing injuries, Higgins had a productive season, recording 73 receptions for 911 yards and 10 touchdowns. As the Bengals enter a crucial offseason, the fate of their core trio hinges on Higgins' contract situation.