Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins was heavily linked to the New England Patriots this offseason.
At the time, Higgins requested a trade from Cincinnati and Patriots executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf confirmed New England's interest in the wide receiver market. After months of speculation, Higgins ultimately signed his $21.8 million franchise tag in mid-June and agreed to play the 2024 season in Cincy.
But the long-term outlook did not change.
Higgins is now scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent in 2025. Given Cincinnati seems to be nearing an extension with wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase, it feels like Higgins will play elsewhere next season.