Joe Burrow has made it clear he wants the big three to stay together. Now the Bengals need to see if they can make it work.

Tee Higgins made the most of his opportunity in 2024, proving why he’s one of the most valuable wide receivers in the NFL. Playing the season on the franchise tag, the former Clemson star delivered an impressive performance,

There is a chance that Saturday’s Week 18 clash with the Pittsburgh Steelers could be the last game for Tee Higgins with the Cincinnati Bengals.

The Bengals can sign Tee Higgins to a contract extension at any time. Yes, after weeks of Joe Burrow making the case for Higgins, Cincinnati can officially negotiate with Higgins' new agent Rocky Arceneaux.

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins continues to fight through multiple injuries, this time ahead of the season finale, against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 18. Like last week, Higgins projects to be out there in the cold with the season and playoff hopes on the line.

The Cincinnati Bengals could be without two offensive weapons on Saturday. Wide receiver Tee Higgins and running back Chase Brown are officially listed as questionable ahead of the Bengals' divisional matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. More news: Browns Will Have Deshaun Watson Compete For Starting Quarterback Role in 2025

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow expressed support for Higgins after the game, as he has throughout the season. "You can't let (him) get out of the building (as a free agent)," Burrow said of Higgins.

Former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Andrew Hawkins made a case on ESPN’s NFL Live for why current Bengals free agent receiver Tee Higgins should consider taking a deal from the organization, even if it isn’t the absolute maximum he can get.

The Cincinnati Bengals still seem likely to lose Tee Higgins in free agency, but one predicted replacement would cause every fan to age tremendously over one season.