Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins went off in Saturday’s 30-24 win over the Denver Broncos. In a must-win game for Cincinnati’s playoff hopes, Higgins caught 11 passes for 131 yards and three touchdowns, including a dominant drive in overtime to help the Bengals improve to 8-8.
Higgins, of course, is a free agent after the season. Playing on the franchise tag in 2024, the Bengals must also pay fellow wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase this offseason. It’s almost mathematically impossible for Cincinnati to pay Joe Burrow, Chase and Higgins.
With so many teams needing wide receivers this offseason, Higgins will have no shortage of suitors. The Patriots, Panthers and Commanders are among the teams with the cap space, cash, and a need at wide receiver. Washington has Terry McLaurin, who is having a phenomenal season but badly needs a legit difference-maker opposite him for rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels.
Could Higgins be that guy? Would general manager Adam Peters splurge on Higgins? While Higgins will be expensive, he is 6-foot-4, only 25 (26 in January), and highly productive. He could be exactly what Washington needs to take its offense to the next level.
While it’s unclear where Peters stands on Higgins, Commanders’ fans made it clear on X — formerly Twitter — where they stand.
