Mike Fanelli dives into whether or not wide receiver Tee Higgins will remain with the Cincinnati Bengals or leave in free agency in the 2025 offseason.

Near the end of the season, serious momentum seemed to suggest the Cincinnati Bengals would be able to keep Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins on long-term contracts. Now, a little pushback to the idea has arrived, courtesy of anonymous NFL executives.

Joe Burrow's public attempts to encourage the Cincinnati Bengals to keep both of their star wide receivers don't seem likely to pay off. Per ESPN's

It's becoming less of a reality that the Cincinnati Bengals will be able to retain Tee Higgins for next year, based on the belief of NFL executives.