'I'm expecting it': Higgins talks future with Bengals at youth football camp
Updated: April 15, 2024 5:41am EDT
Detained. Well, let's lighten the news a little. New item tonight. Speculation continues about the future of one of the Bengals' star wide receivers. Prior to the start of the team's offseason training, we spoke with Tee Higgins, who organized the annual youth football camp. Higgins' long-term future with the Bengals remains a big topic. Sports anchor Charlie Clifford spoke with Higgins today. He has joined us now. Hi Charlie. Curtis, Lindsay Tee Higgins Annual Football Camp. There were two surprises today. One, he played quarterback all day. Hundreds of campers on the field at Loveland High School. Basically, the line to return to the field is number 71 and leaves early. That was crazy. Now, another item that might be of interest to you is that despite his recent trade request, Higgins is willing to look forward to seeing what happens on the field in Cincinnati this season. Today's question is: Do you expect him to remain a Bengal in 2024? You know, I expect that. You know, uh, he's an adult, you know, I love Cincy, uh, I didn't think that would happen, but I mean, with everything that's going on, I'm looking forward to it, you know. Probably. I mean, I'm really happy to be able to come out here and do this for the kids. I'm from the small town of Oak Ridge, Tennessee. So, um, sometimes I see something like this and I'm like, “Wow, guys, bless me.'' You know, I take that blessing and I give it to others. Higgins is playing this season and making just $22 million as a franchise tag player, but it's a great scene. That's what I was really looking forward to for a long time. But hearing this as the team begins optional offseason training tomorrow will certainly be encouraging for everyone involved.Now, we may not get to see Higgins on the field with most of the players on the team once these workouts begin, but we can give you an idea of how he's likely to play this offseason and into the summer. I will explain
'I'm expecting it': Higgins talks future with Bengals at youth football camp
Updated: April 15, 2024 5:41am EDT
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins says he expects to be a Bengal for the 2024 season, despite requesting a trade earlier this offseason. Speaking to the media Sunday at a youth football camp in Loveland, the franchise-tagged receiver was asked if he thought he had become a Bengal. “I'm looking forward to it,” Higgins said publicly about his future for the first time since the team placed the franchise tag on him in February. “I've developed more love for Cincy than I expected, but I'm looking forward to it.” Although Higgins hasn't spoken out about it since being tagged, he's reportedly been traded. According to Pro Football Talk, Higgins is one of only two of the nine franchise-tagged players who have not yet signed a long-term contract, and the other The person is Tampa Bay safety Antwon Winfield Jr. He had a season in receiving yards in 2022, finishing the season less than 20 yards behind team leader Ja'Marr Chase, but injuries hampered Clemson's production in 2023: He appeared in just 12 games. Higgins, who caught just 42 balls for 656 yards and five touchdowns, would make just under $22 million if he plays with the Bengals in 2024 under the franchise tag, but he won't get the long-term contract he wants. do not have.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins says he expects to be a Bengal for the 2024 season, despite requesting a trade earlier this offseason.
Speaking to the media Sunday at a youth football camp in Loveland, the franchise-tagged receiver was asked if he thought he had a future in the Queen City.
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“I'm looking forward to it,” Higgins said publicly about his future for the first time since the team placed the franchise tag on him in February. “I've developed a love for Cincy that I never expected. But I'm looking forward to it.”
Higgins has not spoken out for himself since being tagged, but he reportedly requested a trade from the Bengals last month.
According to Pro Football Talk, Higgins is one of only two of the nine franchise-tagged players who have yet to sign a long-term contract, the other being Tampa Bay safety Antwon. -It's Winfield Jr.
After posting a 1,000-yard receiving season in 2022 and finishing the year less than 20 yards behind team leader Ja'Marr Chase, injuries hampered the Clemson product's production in 2023. He appeared in just 12 games and caught only 42 pitches in 656 at-bats. His yards and five touchdowns were all career lows.
If Higgins were to play for the Bengals in 2024 under a franchise contract, he would make just under $22 million, but he would not get the long-term deal he wants.
