Higgins’ note there actually comes in the wake of his head-turning comments during an actual interview, in which he pointed out that things are out of his control — he’d like to stay with the Bengals but also understands that he could wind up on another team.

Cincinnati Bengals receiver Tee Higgins will become a free agent this offseason, but he's made it clear, along with his quarterback Joe Burrow, that he wants to remain in Cincinnati. The offensive trio of Burrow, Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase hopes to stay together in 2025, but Higgins will need a new deal in order for that goal to come true.

The Bengals are notorious with being tough negotiators. They traded Carson Palmer after the two sides had a nasty public feud back in 2011. The Bengals let safety Jessie Bates III walk in free agency two years ago, and now, it appears that they will possibly lose Higgins this offseason.