With just over an hour before the legal tampering period opened for the league, it was reported that Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins requested a trade. After getting franchise-tagged, Higgins and the Bengals have yet to make any progress on a contract extension.
The news shocked the NFL world, with fans and players weighing in on the stunning report. Here are the most notable reactions to Higgins’ trade request.
NFL World Reacts to Tee Higgins’ Trade Request
Higgins is a young star wide receiver who has made a name for himself during his time with the Bengals. He has become a trusted weapon for QB Joe Burrow, but all that can change with his trade request.
It was a move that caught the NFL world by surprise.
Bengals franchise WR Tee Higgins has requested a trade, per sources. Higgins loves Cincinnati and hoped to be with the team long term, but is disappointed that the team has not had any talks about a long-term contract extension since March 2023. He’s ready to move on to a new… pic.twitter.com/T0qy7uMu8n
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 11, 2024
ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter reported the request but made sure to make it clear that Higgins loves the city and wanted a long-term deal. However, it looks like the team is the one dragging their feet.
“Bengals franchise WR Tee Higgins has requested a trade, per sources. Higgins loves Cincinnati and hoped to be with the team long term, but is disappointed that the team has not had any talks about a long-term contract extension since March 2023. He’s ready to move on to a new home.”
Bengals fans bout to be hurt behind this! Heck I’m shocked myself but I had a feeling it would get here! He deserve to be paid and a team going offer that bag https://t.co/TZvriw2gKX pic.twitter.com/S8amIuP4AB
— More Life 🙏🏽 (@PJ_More_Muscle) March 11, 2024
One X user is quick to point out that Higgins deserves to get paid, even if it isn’t by the Bengals.
“Bengals fans bout to be hurt behind this! Heck I’m shocked myself but I had a feeling it would get here! He deserve to be paid and a team going offer that bag.”
@iamSauceGardner @GarrettWilson_V bout time we light another bonfire huh🌚🌚 https://t.co/0LO2ftUYG7
— Breece Hall (@BreeceH) March 11, 2024
NFL fans aren’t the only ones who are shocked by the news of Higgins looking for a trade. New York Jets running back Breece Hall took to social media to summon his teammates Sauce Gardner and Garrett Wilson as he looks to draw attention to a player who may be able to help them.
“@iamSauceGardner @GarrettWilson_V bout time we light another bonfire huh🌚🌚”
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Just where Higgins ends up going, if he leaves at all, remains to be seen. However, it’s clear that he has a few of the Jets’ biggest stars hoping to see him in green.
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