We are almost in the month of June, and star wide receiver Tee Higgins is still without a new contract with the Cincinnati Bengals. With his absence from veteran OTAs, it is becoming increasingly doubtful that he will receive one.
His recent Instagram post further fuels this skepticism. In the post, Higgins shared a cryptic caption that hinted at potential criticism, stating, “I tell ’em no, they can’t wait to call me selfish.” This could be interpreted in various ways, as professional football players often use social media in ambiguous ways.
However, given the context of Higgins’ situation with the Bengals and his desire for a deserving contract, the connection to being labeled as selfish is hard to ignore. As an elite athlete in his prime, Higgins has every right to expect fair compensation, regardless of the team’s salary constraints.
While Higgins may just be sharing a random quote, the looming Bengals training camp in two months suggests a prolonged holdout is likely on the horizon.
NFL fans speculate about Higgins’ Instagram post
Twitter was abuzz with theories about Higgins’ cryptic post:
Wish we could actually try and find a compromise. The fact that there’s not even a conversation being had is unreal to me. Guess the #Bengals made up their mind. 🥺 May 30, 2024
Tee Higgins (33rd) was paired with Joe Burrow (1st) in the 2020 NFL Draft
Burrow tore his ACL and Bengals (4-11-1) earned the 5th pick in 2021
They drafted Ja’Marr Chase
Higgins is very good, not selfish, but a victim of circumstance
This holdout has been years in the making May 30, 2024
Receivers are so dramatic. There was no need to make an entire post lol. May 30, 2024
Can we just pay this guy already… May 30, 2024
Off-season + WR IG Captions = NFL is coming May 30, 2024
Him and Brandon Aiyuk competing in a cryptic-off right now May 30, 2024
