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.

The Patriots have been connected to Higgins for quite a while now. There was speculation last year that he could go to New England for a high second-round draft pick. New England has needed a No. 1 wide receiver for quite some time now, and Higgins would certainly fit the bill.

The Cincinnati Bengals are destined to lose Tee Higgins in a competitive free agent market. Here are a few replacement options to pair with Joe Burrow.

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.

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

The Cincinnati Bengals fans are on pins and needles after a cryptic message from Tee Higgins before free agency.

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.