The Bengals have a generational talent at quarterback. Joe Burrow has publicly campaigned to keep his favorite targets in the fold. He’s even hinted at modifying his contract so Chase and Higgins can stay.

CINCINNATI — The Bengals can sign Tee Higgins to a contract extension at any time. Yes, after weeks of Joe Burrow making the case for Higgins, Cincinnati can officially negotiate with Higgins' new agent Rocky Arceneaux. Arceneaux also represents Bengals star receiver Ja'Marr Chase.

In the third round, Cincinnati lands Iowas State wide receiver Jayden Higgins. This is notable, as Tee Higgins could be on his way out. Jayden is 6-foot-4, 215 pounds -- so he could be a seamless replacement for Tee. The Iowa State star caught 87 passes which went for 1,183 yards and nine touchdowns during his 2024 college football campaign.

The Bengals may want to try to keep Tee Higgins along with extending Ja’Marr Chase with a lucrative contract, but Higgins might end up being too expensive. Burden can be a strong cheap contingency to play well off Chase as an immediate impact No. 2.

The Bengals face plenty of big questions this offseason, but Tee Higgins' future may be at the top of that list.

My “to do” list starts with signing both Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins long-term and finally spending up to the team’s salary cap.

An NFL analyst believes the Cincinnati Bengals should trade for a superstar playmaker to replace Tee Higgins this offseason.

If the Cincinnati Bengals need to replace wide receiver Tee Higgins, who is a free agent this offseason, one NFL analyst believes the team will take a Missouri wide receiver in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Even though the money will be tough to figure out, there's still a glimmer of hope that Tee Higgins will remain with the Cincinnati Bengals beyond 2024

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and wide receivers Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase would like to play together next season if possible, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Saturday.

The Cincinnati Bengals trio of Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins is eyeing a future together beyond Week 18. Ian Rappoport of NFL Network

With the Cincinnati Bengals possibly having to replace wide receiver Tee Higgins this offseason, one NFL analyst believes the Bengals will find their solution in the 2025 NFL Draft. He has the Bengals taking a wide receiver at No.