In case the Cincinnati Bengals decide to trade Tee Higgins during the summer, Zac Taylor has effectively concealed the team’s plans.
At the NFL’s annual meeting, Taylor gave the impression that he was expecting to have Higgins in the playbook for the upcoming season, even though the star receiver asked to be traded away from the Bengals at the start of free agency after the sides were unable to come to an agreement on a long-term extension.
Higgins is still under team control through the franchise tag for the 2024 season, so the Bengals are not required to move him. However, Taylor appears to be acting under the assumption that Higgins will stay in Cincinnati to finish out his career.
Tee is expected to have a fantastic year for the team, according to Taylor. “We believe he’s our best opportunity to assist us in winning the Super Bowl… Working with Tee has been enjoyable for the past four years, and I anticipate that this year will be the same.
Is Taylor genuinely expecting Higgins to return in black-and-orange for the upcoming season, or is he just bluffing? In the upcoming months, the truth will become clear.
Bengals willing to listen to offers?
It’s not likely that a deal will really happen, but a recent report indicated that the Bengals were at least open to considering bids for Higgins.
Regarding a Higgins trade, keep a watch on the 2024 NFL Draft. If the Bengals intended to receive draft capital back for this year as part of a return package, they would want to finalize a trade before selection day.
Furthermore, their approach to selecting receivers in the draft could reveal something even if they don’t close a deal before then. It might be a sign that they’re ready to move on from Higgins if they choose a receiver in the first few rounds. Cincinnati’s next few months promise to be exciting.
