Tee Higgins
Bengals, WR
Age: 25-99d Exp: 3 Years
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Current Contract
Tee Higgins signed a 1 year, $21,816,000 contract with the Cincinnati Bengals, including an average annual salary of $21,816,000. In 2024, Higgins will earn a base salary of $21,816,000, while carrying a cap hit of $21,816,000.Contract: 1 yr(s) / $21,816,000 Signing Bonus - Average Salary $21,816,000 Total Guarantees - Guaranteed at Signing - Free Agent: 2025 / UFA Bonus Breakdown Cap Details Cash Details Year Age Base Salary Cap Hit Dead Cap Yearly Cash Cash AAV 2024 25 $21,816,000 $21,816,000 - $21,816,000($21,816,000) $21,816,000 Pre-6/1 Release 2024 Dead Cap: $0 2024 Cap Savings: $21,816,000 Pre-6/1 Trade 2024 Dead Cap: $0 2024 Cap Savings: $21,816,000 Post-6/1 Release 2024 Dead Cap: $0 2025 Dead Cap: $0 2024 Cap Savings: $21,816,000 Post-6/1 Trade 2024 Dead Cap: $0 2025 Dead Cap: $0 2024 Cap Savings: $21,816,000 2025 26 UFA Sources: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Previous Contracts
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2020-2023Entry Level
Tee Higgins signed a 4 year, $8,686,785 contract with the Cincinnati Bengals, including a $3,877,664 signing bonus, $5,882,518 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,171,696. In 2024, Higgins will earn a base salary of $21,816,000, while carrying a cap hit of $21,816,000.Contract: 4 yr(s) / $8,686,785 Signing Bonus $3,877,664 Average Salary $2,171,696 Total Guarantees $5,882,518 Guaranteed at Signing $5,882,518 Free Agent: 2024 / UFA -
Estimated Career Earnings
Year Team Awards Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Restructure Bonus Option Bonus Incentive Earnings 2020 $610,000 $3,877,664 - - - - - $4,487,664 2021 $1,004,854 - - - - - $222,269 $1,227,123 2022 $1,399,708 - - - - - - $1,399,708 2023 $2,993,000 - - - - - - $2,993,000 4 seasons $6,007,562 $3,877,664 - - - - $222,269 $10,107,495 2024 $21,816,000 - - - - - - $21,816,000 $27,823,562 $3,877,664 - - - - $222,269 $31,923,495 Seasons Team Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Restructure Bonus Option Bonus Incentive Total Cash 4 seasons $6,007,562 $3,877,664 - - - - $222,269 $10,107,495 -
Fines
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11/20/2020, $9,291
Excessive Celebration (dunking the ball over the goalpost) against Pittsburgh (PIT)
TOTAL: $9,291
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Transactions
Feb 24 2024Offered a 1 year $21.816 million franchise tag by Cincinnati (CIN)Nov 20 2020Fined $9,291 Excessive Celebration (dunking the ball over the goalpost) against Pittsburgh (PIT)Jul 28 2020Signed a 4 year $8.68 million contract with Cincinnati (CIN)Apr 24 2020Drafted by Cincinnati (CIN): Round 2 (#33 overall) -
2024 Player Rankings
A visual look at how Tee Higgins ranks across the league, conference, division, and team.
Cap Hit ($0) Rank NFL: # Cincinnati Bengals: # Wide Receiver: #
Total Cash ($0) Rank NFL: # Wide Receiver: #
Average Annual ($0) Rank NFL: # Wide Receiver: # -
Statistics
Season Team GA GP GS Snaps Snaps% Tgt Rec Rec Yds Yds/Rec Yds/Gm Rec TD Fum Drops Prod Pts 2023 CIN 12 12 11 573 60.3 76 42 656 15.6 54.67 5 0 6 95.6 2022 CIN 16 16 14 757 76.6 109 74 1029 13.9 64.31 7 0 4 146.9 2021 CIN 14 14 14 711 64.6 110 74 1091 14.7 77.93 6 1 6 145.1 2020 CIN 16 16 14 805 74.5 108 67 908 13.6 56.75 6 1 5 127.6 Totals 58 58 53 2,846 - 403 257 3,684 14.3 63.52 24 2 21 515.20 -
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 4 yrs, $74,405,184
- Avg. Salary: $18,601,296
- NFL Rank: 73
- WR Rank: 15
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2024
- Avg. Salary: $2,171,696
- NFL Rank: 720
- WR Rank: 81
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Tee Higgins to.
Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed Mike Williams 3 $60,000,000 $20,000,000 27 Chris Godwin 3 $60,000,000 $20,000,000 26 Diontae Johnson 2 $36,710,000 $18,355,000 26 Christian Kirk 4 $72,000,000 $18,000,000 25 Averages 3 $57,177,500 $19,059,167 26
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Higgins's current age (25), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
Length Value Avg. Salary 5 $96,258,825 $19,251,765
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Higgins statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: Games Played %, Receiving Targets, Receptions, Receiving Yards, Receiving Touchdowns, Yards After Catch, Dropped Passes, Rating
Player GP% Rec Tgt Rec/GM Rec Yds/GM Rec TD/GM YAC Dropped Rating Mike Williams 2020-2021, LAC 93.94 6.9 4 61.35 0.45 4.45 0.32 73.9 Chris Godwin 2020-2021, TB 78.79 8.15 6.27 74.73 0.46 5.2 0.27 79.9 Diontae Johnson 2020-2021, PIT 93.94 10.1 6.29 67.23 0.48 4.8 0.65 71.65 Christian Kirk 2020-2021, JAC 93.94 5.87 4.03 51.71 0.35 3.45 0.26 67.5 Average 90.15 7.76 5.15 63.76 0.44 4.48 0.38 73.24 Tee Higgins 2022-2023 87.5 6.61 4.14 60.18 0.43 4.7 0.36 74.6 % Change -2.94% -14.82% -19.61% -5.61% -2.27% 4.91% 5.26% 1.86% Median Prime % Change -2.61% Average Prime % Change -4.15%
Calculated Market Value: Tee Higgins
After applying our Prime % figures into our base calculated value, we're given two values. The average of these values becomes our current calculated market value.
Terms Avg. Salary 4 years, $74,405,184 $18,601,296