Breaking News: Kay Adams Makes Strong Statement About Cincinnati Bengals Star Player

Cincinnati Bengals face a challenging scenario in the offseason regarding Tee Higgins’ contract, as his name has surfaced in numerous trade talks despite recently being franchise-tagged.

The #Bengals CANNOT and SHOULD NOT trade Tee Higgins if they want to make another Super Bowl run 🗣️@heykayadams | #WhoDey #RuleTheJungle pic.twitter.com/2dxcItmFIl

— Up & Adams (@UpAndAdamsShow) March 6, 2024

The NFL’s decision to raise the salary cap this offseason to $255.4 million has made it more manageable for teams to handle substantial franchise tags. This is precisely what the Bengals did by tagging Higgins for $21.8 million.

Kay Adams from the Up & Adams show recently emphasized that Cincinnati should retain Higgins if they are serious about returning to the Super Bowl. “Tee is the individual who could elevate the Bengals in the AFC and achieve success,” Adams asserted.

At 25 years old, Higgins has already amassed 3,684 yards and 24 touchdowns in four seasons with the team. His performance as the secondary passing option has been exceptional, prompting speculation about his future in trade talks and free agency. It’s plausible that Higgins might seek to become a primary option elsewhere.

With the impending free agency of Tyler Boyd, the team’s third receiver, and the possibility of losing longtime running back Joe Mixon, the Bengals cannot afford to lose all their offensive weapons in a single offseason.

Adams’ point about Higgins’ significance to the offense is valid, especially considering the Bengals’ substantial cap space of over $50 million, which could accommodate his contract. Securing Higgins, alongside Ja’Marr Chase and Joe Burrow in the long term, would provide much-needed stability to the team’s dynamic offense.

The unfolding narrative remains uncertain, especially since some players may reject playing under a franchise tag. While a trade appears improbable at present, the situation could evolve unpredictably.