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Higgins is one of the biggest physical threat receivers in the league, and puts opposing defenses on notice whenever the Bengals are in the red zone, but he is a pretty expensive player to retain ...

Dec 28, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Denver Broncos in the first half at Paycor Stadium.

After signing a 4-year, $115M contract, former Clemson WR Tee Higgins is focused on staying healthy and helping Cincinnati chase a Super Bowl title this season.

Chase and Higgins each signed lucrative extensions to stay with the Bengals this offseason and according to Burton, the two have taken him under their wings as the 2025 season approaches.

Before Sunday's extensions, the Bengals ranked sixth in the NFL with $166.9 million in cap space for 2025, per Spotrac. With an extra $69 million tacked on, Cincinnati would be bumped down to 22nd ...