Deshaun Watson Actively Recruiting Tee Higgins to Browns Amid Free Agency Speculations

Bengals likely to place franchise tag on Higgins; Browns and Jets showing interest.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is actively recruiting Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins, should he become a free agent this year.
Watson made his pitch to Higgins on the QB Unplugged podcast, emphasizing the team's intent to pass the ball frequently and the warm reception he would receive from Cleveland fans.
Higgins' contract with the Bengals is up this year, but the team has exclusive negotiating rights and is likely to place a franchise tag on him to control costs.
The Browns already have significant money tied up in receivers, including Amari Cooper and David Njoku, and Watson himself has a $63.77 million cap charge for 2024.
The New York Jets, with Aaron Rodgers returning in 2024, are also reportedly interested in Higgins.