Overview

• Tee Higgins, eyeing a contract similar to Michael Pittman's $70 million deal, has not seen the Bengals approach a $20 million average annual value.
• Despite not demanding to be the highest-paid receiver, Higgins' negotiations have stalled, leading to multiple trade requests.
• Higgins is set to play the upcoming season under a franchise tag worth $21.8 million, with a July 15 deadline for a long-term deal.
• Injury concerns and a drop in performance in 2023 have complicated contract discussions for Higgins.
• The Bengals focus on a potential Super Bowl run with Joe Burrow, while Higgins expresses disappointment over stalled talks.