The Cincinnati Bengals provided an update on wide receiver Tee Higgins.
The Cincinnati Bengals’ season outlook is bleak as they head into Week 15’s matchup against the Baltimore Ravens with a 4–9 record. Cincinnati’s star wide receiver duo of Tee Higgins and Ja’Marr Chase remain in their physical prime, yet the team has struggled to withstand the absence of quarterback Joe Burrow, who missed significant time this year while dealing with turf toe. Without their leader under center, the offense has lacked consistency and the Bengals have fallen out of playoff contention.
Higgins, however, has continued to provide steady production despite the team’s struggles. Through 12 appearances, the 26-year-old wideout has totaled 46 receptions on 81 targets for 667 yards and nine touchdowns.
While it appears unlikely that he will reach the 1,000-yard mark this season, Higgins has still proven to be a reliable red zone threat and a key piece of Cincinnati’s passing attack. His chemistry with Chase remains one of the few bright spots for the Bengals, offering hope that with a healthy Burrow in 2026, the offense can return to its explosive form.
Higgins is currently dealing with concussion issues ahead of Sunday’s game against Baltimore, having been placed back into the NFL’s concussion protocol after reporting symptoms following multiple hard hits during Week 14’s loss to the Buffalo Bills. Although he was cleared twice during the game to return, his availability has remained in question.
Fortunately, on Thursday Higgins was able to practice in a limited capacity for the second straight day, according to Cincinnati’s official practice report (h/t Mike Petraglia of CLNS Media). Higgins has a good chance of suiting up on Sunday, hoping to not miss any time.
Higgins’ importance to the Bengals was underscored earlier this year when the team finally committed to him long term. After playing under the franchise tag in back-to-back seasons, Cincinnati signed Higgins to a four-year, $115 million contract extension in March 2025, ensuring that he will remain a fixture of their offense for years to come. Drafted in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft out of Clemson, Higgins has spent his entire career with the Bengals and has become one of the most reliable receivers in the league.
Now in his sixth NFL season, Higgins has already experienced the highs and lows of life in Cincinnati. He was part of the team that reached the Super Bowl in 2021, only to fall short against the Los Angeles Rams. Along the way, he has logged two 1,000-yard campaigns and consistently produced despite often being overshadowed by bigger names. While he has yet to collect individual accolades such as Pro Bowl or All-Pro honors, Higgins’ steady production and ability to complement Chase make him one of the NFL’s most underrated wideouts.