Tee Higgins
Bengals, WR
Age: 24-258d Exp: 3 Years
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Current Contract
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 2023, Higgins will earn a base salary of $2,993,000, while carrying a cap hit of $3,962,416 and a dead cap value of $969,416.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 Bonus Breakdown Cap Details Cash Details Year Age Base Salary Signing Cap Hit Dead Cap Yearly Cash Cash AAV 2020 21 $610,000 $969,416 $1,579,416 $5,882,518 $4,487,664($4,487,664) $4,487,664 Pre-6/1 Release 2020 Dead Cap: $5,882,518 2020 Cap Savings: $-4,303,102 Pre-6/1 Trade 2020 Dead Cap: $3,877,664 2020 Cap Savings: $-2,298,248 Post-6/1 Release 2020 Dead Cap: $2,974,270 2021 Dead Cap: $2,908,248 2020 Cap Savings: $-1,394,854 Post-6/1 Trade 2020 Dead Cap: $969,416 2021 Dead Cap: $2,908,248 2020 Cap Savings: $610,000 2021 22 $1,004,854 $969,416 $1,974,270 $4,913,102 $1,227,123($5,714,787) $2,857,394 Pre-6/1 Release 2021 Dead Cap: $4,913,102 2021 Cap Savings: $-2,938,832 Pre-6/1 Trade 2021 Dead Cap: $2,908,248 2021 Cap Savings: $-933,978 Post-6/1 Release 2021 Dead Cap: $2,974,270 2022 Dead Cap: $1,938,832 2021 Cap Savings: $-1,000,000 Post-6/1 Trade 2021 Dead Cap: $969,416 2022 Dead Cap: $1,938,832 2021 Cap Savings: $1,004,854 2022 23 $1,399,708 $969,416 $2,369,124 $2,938,832 $1,399,708($7,114,495) $2,371,498 Pre-6/1 Release 2022 Dead Cap: $2,938,832 2022 Cap Savings: $-569,708 Pre-6/1 Trade 2022 Dead Cap: $1,938,832 2022 Cap Savings: $430,292 Post-6/1 Release 2022 Dead Cap: $1,969,416 2023 Dead Cap: $969,416 2022 Cap Savings: $399,708 Post-6/1 Trade 2022 Dead Cap: $969,416 2023 Dead Cap: $969,416 2022 Cap Savings: $1,399,708 2023 24 $2,993,000 $969,416 $3,962,416 $969,416 $2,993,000($10,107,495) $2,526,874 Pre-6/1 Release 2023 Dead Cap: $969,416 2023 Cap Savings: $2,993,000 Pre-6/1 Trade 2023 Dead Cap: $969,416 2023 Cap Savings: $2,993,000 Post-6/1 Release 2023 Dead Cap: $969,416 2024 Dead Cap: $0 2023 Cap Savings: $2,993,000 Post-6/1 Trade 2023 Dead Cap: $969,416 2024 Dead Cap: $0 2023 Cap Savings: $2,993,000 2024 25 UFA Contract Notes:- 2023: Proven Performace Escalator
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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 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
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) -
2023 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: #
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Statistics
Season Team GA GP GS Snaps Snaps% Tgt Rec Rec Yds Yds/Rec Yds/Gm Rec TD Fum Drops Prod Pts 2023 CIN 3 3 2 106 189.3 28 10 110 11 36.67 2 0 3 23 2022 CIN 16 16 13 701 71.0 109 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 49 49 43 2,323 - 355 225 3,138 13.9 64.04 21 2 18 442.60 -
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 4 yrs, $90,639,976
- Avg. Salary: $22,659,994
- NFL Rank: 39
- WR Rank: 9
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2024
- Avg. Salary: $2,171,696
- NFL Rank: 794
- WR Rank: 88
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 A.J. Brown 4 $100,000,000 $25,000,000 24 D.K. Metcalf 3 $72,000,000 $24,000,000 24 Terry McLaurin 3 $68,364,000 $22,788,000 26 D.J. Moore 3 $61,884,000 $20,628,000 24 Averages 3.3 $75,562,000 $23,249,846 24.5
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Higgins's current age (24), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
Length Value Avg. Salary 4 $92,973,016 $23,243,254
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 A.J. Brown 2020-2021, PHI 81.82 7.81 4.93 72 0.59 5.1 0.56 85.25 D.K. Metcalf 2020-2021, SEA 100 7.82 4.79 68.79 0.67 4.4 0.39 82.6 Terry McLaurin 2020-2021, WAS 96.97 8.25 5.13 67.84 0.28 5.1 0.16 78.1 D.J. Moore 2020-2021, CAR 96.97 8.78 4.97 73.44 0.25 5.5 0.5 77.75 Average 93.94 8.17 4.96 70.52 0.45 5.03 0.40 80.93 Tee Higgins 2021-2022 90.91 7.3 4.93 70.67 0.43 3.85 0.33 80.8 % Change -3.23% -10.65% -0.60% 0.21% -4.44% -23.46% 17.50% -0.16% Median Prime % Change -1.92% Average Prime % Change -3.10%
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, $90,639,976 $22,659,994