As June approaches, star receiver Tee Higgins still hasn’t secured a new contract with the Cincinnati Bengals. His absence from veteran OTAs is making it increasingly doubtful that a new deal will be reached.
This sentiment is reinforced by Higgins’ recent Instagram post. On Thursday, he shared a cryptic message that read, “I tell ’em no, they can’t wait to call me selfish.” While such posts from wide receivers can often be about anything in their lives, the implication is clear in this context. The message hints at the criticism Higgins might be facing for seeking the compensation he deserves, potentially from fans, the media, or even the Bengals organization.
Given his performance and contributions to the Bengals, Tee Higgins has every reason to be frustrated with the organization. As an elite athlete in his prime, their salary cap constraints shouldn’t impact his pursuit of a top-market payday.
While Higgins might be sharing a random quote about “the enemy speaking kindly and holding a knife,” the timing suggests otherwise. With Bengals training camp just two months away, it appears that a longer holdout is becoming increasingly inevitable.
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