Higgins is thought by many to be the top receiver in free agency this year, after posting 73 catches, 911 yards, and 10 TDs in 2024. As Higgins's contract expires, many believe the Bengals will be unable to resign him, especially as they are expected to sign Ja'Marr Chase, their true No. 1 WR, to a massive extension soon.

The numbers weren’t shocking by any means and left those doing the reporting with plenty of outs. Higgins could make roughly $28 million per year in average annual value (AAV), a top-10 mark for wideouts — but it could go well over $30 million AAV if a bidding war starts.