After spending a third-round pick on this rookie receiver in 2024, a Bengals executive didn't hold back on criticizing the first-year player.

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1), quarterback Joe Burrow (9) and wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) take the field as captains for the coin toss before the first quarter of the NFL Week 18 game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on Saturday,

There’s no hiding it, really. In November, when Tee Higgins was out and he was potentially a big part of the game plan, Burton reportedly no-showed a Saturday walkthrough and got publicly blasted by his teammates for it. He spent most of the season just attempting to make an impact on special teams.

The Cincinnati Bengals are predicted to replace Tee Higgins with a dynamic playmaker in the 2025 NFL Draft who won a national championship during his collegiate career.

A Cincinnati Bengals legend gave some free agency advice to wide receiver Tee Higgins ahead of a crucial offseason for the team and player.

Chase has one year remaining on his rookie deal in which he is set to earn $21.5 million. He's however targeting the title of the NFL 's highest-paid wide receiver, which would surpass his former LSU teammate, Justin Jefferson, who currently earns $35 million annually with the Minnesota Vikings.

The Bengals want to retain Tee Higgins; however, Duke Tobin acknowledged the challenges this effort will bring.

The Cincinnati Bengals and All-Pro wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase enter another offseason of intense contract negotiations. After not being able to agree on a new deal ahead of last season, the Bengals and Chase will now resume negotiations. Chase is entering the final year of his rookie deal with the Bengals.

First, at No. 17, the Bengals take a potential replacement for Higgins in Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka. Egbuka had over 1,000 yards receiving and 10 touchdowns in two of his last three seasons. He missed three games in 2023 due to an injury.

The Buffalo Bills could be in the market for another offensive playmaker this offseason, and an NFL analyst believes the team should target a pending free agent on the Cincinnati Bengals to fill the need.

Can the Bengals keep this year's top WR (and potential Patriots target) off the market? It'll be tough, the team's de fact GM says.

The Pittsburgh Steelers' search for an upgrade at wide receiver will continue into 2025 after the team failed to find a solution in 2024. According to a new rumor, the Steelers "love" a projected $112 million wide receiver who is slated to hit the open market this offseason.