In 2023, the Cincinnati Bengals completed 9-8. They simply narrowly missed out on a postseason look. Beginning QB Joe Burrow missed the ultimate seven video games of the season. This offseason, the Bengals have misplaced two key offensive gamers, Tyler Boyd and Joe Mixon. Boyd signed with the Titans and Mixon is signed with the Texans.
Moreover, Cincinnati has two different offensive gamers they should discover resolutions with. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins weren’t current for the beginning of Bengals OTA’s. Each gamers are in search of an extension. Chase’s state of affairs is extra clear than Higgins’s. When will the WRs present as much as offseason practices?
Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins had been absent for the beginning of Bengals voluntary OTA’s
No Ja’Marr Chase nor Tee Higgins initially of the Bengals voluntary OTAs. Each gamers are in search of new offers. pic.twitter.com/mVD04ke1G3
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) Could 28, 2024
For the Bengals, Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins are each in search of new contracts. Nevertheless, the 2 gamers are in numerous conditions. Let’s begin with Chase. The three-time Professional Bowler was the fifth total choose within the 2021 NFL Draft. Chase has been an unbelievable participant for Cincinnati and he’s Joe Burrow’s #1 goal. They had been teammates collectively at LSU and that connection has translated to the NFL. With that being stated, it’s secure to say that Chase shouldn’t be going anyplace. He’ll get his contract extension sooner or later down the road.
Adam Schefter reported that Chase goes to obtain a record-breaking contract when the time comes. Then there’s Tee Higgins. The 25-year-old was a 2nd spherical choose by the Bengals in 2020. Collectively, Ja’Marr Chase and Higgins have been an unbelievable one-two punch. Nevertheless, it’s going to be extraordinarily powerful for the crew to play each gamers with the forms of contracts they need. Moreover, Higgins has had ongoing frustration with the crew this offseason. He requested a commerce from the Bengals, however the crew didn’t oblige to that request.
#Bengals QB Joe Burrow is prepared for OTAs, however his WR’s Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins are usually not current. @XPANDSports
(Video Through: @Bengals) pic.twitter.com/EKMrR0Fq0w
— Tanner Phifer (@TannerPhiferNFL) Could 28, 2024
The 2023 season was Tee Higgins’ closing yr of his rookie contract. As an alternative of signing him to a long-term deal, the crew gave him a $22 million franchise tag for the 2024 season. That’s not what Higgins is searching for and it’s a part of why he requested a commerce within the first place. Higgins believes he’s value greater than that. Will he play the 2024 season for Cincinnati after which try to discover a new residence for 2025? We’ll have to attend and see what’s going to occur.
