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 wide receiver Tee Higgins is set to become a free agent this offseason. Barring the Bengals placing the franchise tag on him again, Higgins will have the chance to join another team come March.

Although Joe Burrow continues to turn up the heat on the Bengals regarding Tee Higgins, the team's longtime No. 2

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.

Joe Burow’s endless wave of public pressure applied to the Bengals about keeping Higgins and others has changed the vibes around the situation ahead of the key offseason. Higgins also commented on Burrow’s public support for himself and other members of the core.

Tee Higgins became the latest Bengals player to publicly discuss his preference to stay with the team long-term and keep the whole group together, but acknowledged that "it's not in my hands right now" to make those decisions.

Tee Higgins, wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals, is uncertain about his future with the team as he approaches free agency next month. "Obviously,

Higgins is slated to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason and still sounds unsure about his future with the Cincinnati Bengals.