Some believe Tee Higgins has progressed into a WR1 level of receiver in his four seasons in the NFL. However, he hasn’t been that in Cincinnati, with Ja’Marr Chase on the opposite side of the offense. Drops and injuries haven't helped. 

The Cincinnati Bengals placed the franchise tag on Higgins hoping he could find his form and form one of the premier pass-catching duos in the NFL. Yet efforts to secure a long-term deal have stalled, and Higgins requested a trade. The two-time 1,000-yard receiver could also end up somewhere else to gain an opportunity to be The Man.

Bookies.com veteran oddsmaker Adam Thompson has used his resources of NFL contacts developed over 20 years covering the league to create his NFL future odds on which team Higgins plays for in Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season. Take your betting experience to the next level with our betting apps.

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Higgins told local media just two weeks before the NFL Draft that he loves Cincinnati and plans to be playing in town for the 2024 season. But just before the draft, his agent reaffirmed Higgins' request to be traded. Someone's not on the same page. 

After gaining 908 yards with six touchdowns as a rookie in 2022, Higgins caught 74 passes in both 2021 and 2022, each for just over 1,000 yards, with 6 and 7 TDs, respectively. Last season, however, he missed several games due to injury and his yards per game average dropped a whopping 23 yards from two seasons prior. His yards per reception hit a career-high. 

The Bengals placed the franchise tag on Higgins, guaranteeing him a whopping $21.8 million for next season. Not bad for the duties of a No. 2 receiver. 

But a longer-term deal is the preferred option for Higgins and his management. Cincy may be less inclined because of the future contract situation with Ja’Marr Chase, who is in the final year of his rookie deal. If the Bengals can’t afford both in the longer term, Chase is the top priority. 

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But Cincy holds the cards. The team is in a position to “go for it” for 2024. But a sign-and-trade isn’t out of the question, especially if the Bengals believe they can get immediate help on the offensive or defensive lines. 

Half of the league's teams are likely in the hunt for a new playmaking receiver. Many of those teams no longer have $22+ million lying around. 

There are seven teams that are likely in the hunt for a WR, at the draft and beyond. Three of those -- the Los Angeles Chargers, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Tennessee Titans -- are direct AFC challenges for the postseason. The asking price would have a premium on it. 

The New England Patriots have the most cap space and aren't a real threat to Cincy right now. The Arizona Cardinals are in the NFC and are also rebuilding. Both would be prime spots for Cincy to move Higgins if so inclined, and both of those teams should look long and hard at acquiring Higgins if the Bengals decide to move him. 

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Other NFC teams short on cash but high on need could try and find a way, including the New York Giants and Carolina Panthers. 

The Field is led by teams either with money to spend or a glaring need at receiver, but are likely focused on other issues first. That includes the New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles and Chicago Bears. 

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