Bengals franchise wide receiver Tee Higgins ‘requests a trade’ after being left ‘disappointed’ in Cincinnati over the lack of talks about a long-term contract extension
Cincinnati Bengals star wide receiver Tee Higgins has reportedly requested a trade away from the team.
Higgins had previously expressed a desire to stay with the Bengals for several years, but is ‘disappointed’ with the team’s lack of talks on a long-term contract.
Higgins was drafted in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the team after a stellar college career at Clemson.
In his short time in the NFL, Higgins was part of a talented, young offense in Cincinnati alongside fellow wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase, quarterback Joe Burrow, and running back Joe Mixon.
Higgins has never truly served as the top wide receiver for the Bengals during that stretch and may want to join a team where he can be the top guy.
Higgins desire to leave the Bengals was first reported by ESPN.
Last month, the Bengals placed their franchise tag on Higgins, signifying he was under contract for the next season with a lucrative contract.
The franchise tag does not guarantee any payment beyond this season.
Higgins’ career highlight came during the Super Bowl in February 2022, when he caught two touchdown passes against the Rams.
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After consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons, Higgins regressed to 656 yards last season, in large part due to Burrow’s mid-year, season-ending injury.
