Tee Higgins’ Cryptic 5-Word Message Amid Free Agency Rumblings

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Matt Wadleigh | Last updated Feb 11, 2025 3:05 PM ET

The Cincinnati Bengals enter the offseason with a lot of questions after a 9-8 campaign.

Perhaps the biggest question is the status of star wide receiver Tee Higgins. The former second-round pick is set to hit free agency, although he has made it clear he wants to stay with Cincinnati if they can work out a deal.

"I love it here, I love the city, I love the fans, I love the coaching staff, everything in the building. But, it's not in my control," Higgins said, via Joe Danneman.

The Bengals and Higgins could not reach a long-term deal before the 2024 season, resulting in the WR playing on a franchise tag.

Now, with rumors flying about Higgins' next possible team, the Bengals star dropped a cryptic message on social media on Tuesday.

"Ima let yall know first," Higgins wrote.

Ima let yall know first
— Tee Higgins⁵ (@teehiggins5) February 11, 2025

NFL insider Ian Rapoport was one of many to reply. "Me?" Rapoport asked.

Higgins is a big name if he does hit the market. In his five-year career, he has 330 receptions for 4,595 yards with 34 touchdowns across 70 regular-season games.

Higgins posted a career-high 10 touchdowns in 2024 despite playing in just 12 games.

The Bengals star is expected to get a massive contract one way or another, whether it's in Cincinnati or elsewhere. ESPN's Dan Graziano predicted Higgins to get a four-year deal worth around $114 million.

Still, nobody knows exactly what Higgins means, although he could be stating that he will announce his free agency decision rather than letting somebody leak the news.

As free agency gets closer, the situation with Higgins is going to be one to keep a close eye on.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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