Cincinnati Bengals must make important decisions in order to prepare for NFL 2025. As several of its key players have contracts that expire, the future of the team is at stake.
Following a season in which the Bengals were close to making the playoffs, they must now negotiate with star players such as Ja’Marr Chassy, a dynamic receiver who just won the triple crown, and Trendrickson the top sacker of the NFL. These players’ futures will have a major impact on the team.
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Wide receiver Tee Higgins is also on the list. He’s known for his smooth partnership with Chase, and as Joe Burrow’s favorite target. Higgins is rumored by some to consider free agency, rather than sign a long-term contract with Cincinnati.
Higgins’ intentions have been fueled by a mysterious social media posting.
Higgins shared recent workout photos on Instagram. Fans and analysts have been talking about a particular photo, which is a blank picture accompanied with the phrase “Priorities Are Rare; Options are Everywhere.” Higgins may be open to exploring the free-agent market, before committing himself to another Bengals season.
TEE HIGGINS POSTED THIS IMAGE ON INSTAGRAM.
There are options everywhere, but priorities are scarce.
Higgins talking about leaving Cincy in free agency… 👀 pic.twitter.com/OO0qsGV6jc
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball)
February 13, 2025
The post is a follow-up to recent reports that Bengals defensive captain Germain Pratt requested a trade. This could add more roster changes for the team.
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Joe Burrow is determined to retain his key players despite Higgins’ uncertain future. The Bengals owner has his full confidence.
Burrow said on First Take: “I have confidence in it.” We’ve got enough cap space to accomplish it. I am determined to make that happen. All of us—Trey, Tee, Ja’Marr, Mike Gesicki—we all want to stay together. If everyone is so motivated, then I believe you can pull it off. Burrow will play a key role in helping to navigate these contract negotiations.
It’s going to be a huge offseason for Bengals.” – Joe Burrow citing TV money, the salary cap…. He is making it very clear to front-office: PAY YOUR STARTS
pic.twitter.com/vmYdF6JjKG— James Rapien (@JamesRapien)
February 6, 2025
Burrow even expressed his willingness to restructure the contract he signed to make deals easier for his teammates.
Burrow added, “I’m sure I want to maintain this group.” Everyone involved wants to remain, and I think it will be accomplished when there is a motivated group. Burrow is unwavering in his commitment to the Cincinnati Bengals.
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