Steelers Eye Trade for Bengals WR Tee Higgins Amid Contract Dispute

The Pittsburgh Steelers are considering acquiring Tee Higgins, who has requested a trade due to a contract dispute with the Cincinnati Bengals.

The Steelers have held internal discussions about trading for Tee Higgins, a move complicated by rivalries and financial considerations.
Higgins, tagged by the Bengals, has not started negotiations for a long-term contract, increasing trade speculations.
Trade discussions include potential challenges due to Higgins' high franchise tag cost and the Bengals' reluctance to trade within the AFC North.
Alternative trade scenarios suggest Higgins could be moved to other teams, like the Patriots, offering draft capital in return.
Higgins' performance and contract situation make him a pivotal figure in NFL trade talks as teams prepare for the upcoming draft.