It doesn't seem like most people think about Chihuahuas and have good memories. Most view the dog as yappy and small.
However, when Tee Higgins dubbed Tyler Boyd with the nickname “Chihuahua,” it was a compliment.
Having been a fan favorite for years, Boyd’s locker-room energy is the main reason Higgins cited for the new nickname as it is certainly not because of his stature as Boyd stands 6-foot-2.
One of the best slot receivers in the league, Boyd has become a vocal presence for this offense. Here is what Bengals.com writer Geoff Hobson recently wrote on Boyd’s new nickname.