BREAKING: Bengals’ $21M Star on the Brink of Departure As Shocking Move Remains Imminent

The Cincinnati Bengals are facing difficult choices as they prepare for the 2025 season, and wide receiver Tee Higgins is a key player in the spotlight. Currently playing under a $21.8 million franchise tag, Higgins has been vital to the Bengals’ offense despite their challenging 4-6 season. However, his future in Cincinnati looks uncertain. With the Bengals focusing on long-term contracts for star players like quarterback Joe Burrow and potentially wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported that Higgins is likely to depart after this season. “The chances of Higgins staying in Cincinnati beyond 2024 are slim to none,” Fowler said. “Sources indicate this strongly, barring any major surprise. A second franchise tag would cost the Bengals about $26.2 million for a one-year deal. Higgins had already shown interest in leaving last offseason, and the Bengals will likely redirect resources toward a Chase contract.”

This season, Tee Higgins has tallied 29 receptions for 341 yards and three touchdowns across five games, bringing a crucial boost to the Bengals’ offense alongside Ja’Marr Chase and providing Joe Burrow with a steady target. However, Higgins’ recent absence due to a quadriceps injury in the past two games has impacted an already inconsistent Bengals season. As Higgins possibly enters his final year with Cincinnati, fans may be watching his last moments in orange and black. His return for a critical Week 11 game against the Los Angeles Chargers could be a game-changer as the Bengals aim to keep their playoff hopes alive.