Gonzalez, for what it’s worth, was a 2023 first-round pick who is clearly on his way to superstardom and the Bengals have big problems at the spot with Cam Taylor-Britt erratic and both Dax Hill and DJ Turner coming back from injury.

Higgins is on many teams' wishlists while B.J. Hill, Mike Hilton and Mike Gesicki are among those who will generate interest.

Dianna Russini of The Athletic shared an update on Higgins' mindset entering a big offseason."He really wants to see and have an answer to what is next very soon," Russini said on the Scoop City Podcast.