One thing that could change up the landscape of the AFC North is the pending status of Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins. The team placed the franchise tag on him earlier this offseason, and Higgins subsequently requested a trade according to Adam Schefter. Higgins has been a large part of the Bengals’ receiving tandem opposite Ja’Marr Chase. In four seasons, Higgins has racked up 257 receptions on 403 targets for 3,684 yards and 24 touchdowns. His 2023 season was limited by a hamstring and rib injury, but he had back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons prior to that.
Higgins was recently interviewed by WLWT’s Charlie Clifford posted on X, and said he anticipates playing for the Bengals in 2024.