Pittsburgh Steelers has agreed to terms with Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins over $120 million

Tee Higgins contract: Bengals wide receiver apparently wants a comparable arrangement to one in the AFC South, but Cincinnati reportedly fell well short of Higgins’ demands.

Tee Higgins has no interest in resetting the market for receivers, but the Cincinnati Bengals veteran is hoping to be paid his worth. Higgins, who reportedly reaffirmed his desire to be traded last week, was initially looking for a deal that was similar to the three-year, $70 million extension Michael Pittman recently signed with the Indianapolis Colts, according to Cincinnati.com. The Bengals haven’t come close to the $20 million-per-year range for Higgins, per the report.

Pittman’s salary is the ninth highest among receivers, according to Over The Cap. Given his production so far, it’s safe to say that Higgins is deserving of a similar deal. The difference, however, is that Pittman is the Colts’ No. 1 receiver, while Higgins plays alongside perennial Pro Bowler Ja’Marr Chase, who like Higgins is in line for a new contract sometime over the next year.

It’s clear that the Bengals don’t appear to be willing to pay Higgins his market value beyond 2024, as he is slated to play under the franchise tag that would pay him $21.816 million. While that is very good money for a receiver, the franchise tag offers no financial protection beyond this upcoming season. Higgins surely wants to secure his future with a new deal, which is why he wants to be traded to a team that would want to invest in him for the long haul if the Bengals aren’t willing to do so.

Many clubs would be prepared to part up a sizable sum of money to get Higgins, who has been a key component of Cincinnati’s success over the last three years. However, Higgins’ trade request be damned, the Bengals have made it clear that they want him back for a second championship run in 2024.

Before this past week’s NFL Draft, Taylor stated, “We’re excited for Tee to have a great year for us.” “He seems to be our greatest opportunity to lead us to a Super Bowl victory. Over the last four years, I’ve liked working with Tee, and I anticipate the same this year.”

Many clubs would be prepared to part up a sizable sum of money to get Higgins, who has been a key component of Cincinnati’s success over the last three years. However, Higgins’ trade request be damned, the Bengals have made it clear that they want him back for a second championship run in 2024.

Before this past week’s NFL Draft, Taylor stated, “We’re excited for Tee to have a great year for us.” “He seems to be our greatest opportunity to lead us to a Super Bowl victory. Over the last four years, I’ve liked working with Tee, and I anticipate the same this year.”