**Tee Higgins’ Contract Frustration Boils Over as Bengals Deadline Looms**
Here we go again. Former Clemson star and current Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins is making it crystal clear he’s fed up with his contract situation in Cincinnati. Despite public assurances from Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin at the NFL Combine about working toward a “long-term agreement,” Higgins’ recent social media activity suggests he’s not buying the front office’s promises.
The tension comes to a head with the March 4 franchise tag deadline approaching. When the Bengals publicly stated their commitment to keeping Higgins, the disgruntled receiver responded with a simple but telling “” (cap) emoji – NFL Twitter’s universal symbol for calling out dishonesty.
Higgins has every reason to be frustrated. The 6’4″ playmaker has been a model of consistency since being drafted 33rd overall in 2020, racking up two 1,000-yard seasons and developing elite chemistry with Joe Burrow. Last season’s 73-catch, 911-yard, 10-touchdown campaign proved he’s worth top receiver money – something the Bengals have been reluctant to pay.
The former Clemson national champion (where he posted back-to-back dominant seasons with 12+ TDs each year) would become one of the most coveted free agents if he hits the market. Even franchise quarterback Burrow has publicly lobbied for Higgins’ extension. But as the clock ticks toward the tag deadline, Higgins’ social media skepticism suggests this standoff might be heading toward a breaking point.
Will the Bengals finally pay their star receiver, or is this relationship nearing its end? One thing’s certain: Higgins won’t settle for anything less than what he’s earned.
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