The Patriots and Tee Higgins: On Tuesday, the NFL offseason ramped up with the start of negotiations between soon-to-be free agents and prospective suitors. Along with free agent-related news, other offseason subplots began to take shape as well.
One of them was the reported trade request from Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins. Since many analysts view Higgins as a potential No. 1 wide receiver — he’s been the second option behind Ja’Marr Chase — the 25-year-old could be exactly what the Patriots need to add (among other things).
Earlier in the offseason, Cincinnati opted to use its franchise tag on Higgins, tendering him a one-year offer of approximately $21.