April 14, 2024
Higgins said Sunday that he anticipates playing for Cincinnati in 2024,
Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSISHiggins received the Bengals' franchise tag in late February, and
Adam Schefter of ESPN reported in early March that the wideout had requested a trade. However, Higgins now appears to have had a change of heart, as his comments Sunday suggest that he's planning to suit up for Cincinnati during the 2024 campaign. It's not clear if that means progress has been made between the player and organization in reaching the long-term extension that Higgins has reportedly been seeking.