Contrary to some speculation suggesting a strategic move on Higgins’ part, the Cincinnati Bengals reinforced their defense by re-signing Germaine Pratt and extending Logan Wilson this offseason.
Additionally, Joe Burrow secured the title of the highest-paid NFL player with his contract extension. Given the impending extension for Ja’Marr Chase, the team currently faces budget constraints, making it challenging to offer a new multi-million dollar contract to standout wide receiver Tee Higgins.
Higgins, who is set to become a free agent at the season’s end, has been absent in recent weeks due to a hamstring injury. Some fans speculate that Higgins, strategically preserving himself to showcase his value to the team’s offense while avoiding injury, might be making a calculated business decision.
#Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said any suggestions that Tee Higgins is making a business decision are ill informed: pic.twitter.com/sFTbelgthF
— Jay Morrison (@ByJayMorrison) November 24, 2023
Zac Taylor addresses these speculations, clarifying that Higgins’ absence is solely due to the ongoing battle with a hamstring injury. The wide receiver missed crucial games, including a three-point loss to the Texans and a Thursday Night Football clash with the Baltimore Ravens. Despite an impressive 110-yard performance against the Buffalo Bills, Higgins has not played since. The uncertainty regarding his future with the Bengals adds complexity, with options like a potential franchise tag providing the team with more time to strategize their offensive plans.
Regardless of the uncertainties surrounding Higgins’ future, Taylor wants fans to understand that Higgins is actively engaged in rehabilitation and is not abstaining from play to make a statement. Higgins has been ruled out for the upcoming game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Paycor Stadium this Sunday.
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