The NFL rumor mill is swirling, and the New York Giants are now front and center as they explore a high-impact move to inject life into their struggling offense. The franchise is reportedly working on a blockbuster deal to acquire Tee Higgins, the Cincinnati Bengals’ star wide receiver currently playing under the franchise tag and seeking a long-term commitment.
Higgins, who has publicly voiced his desire for a multi-year extension worth upwards of $90 million, has become a focal point of trade speculation as contract talks with the Bengals remain stalled. Now, multiple league insiders report that the Giants are pushing to finalize a trade that would bring the 6-foot-4 playmaker to MetLife Stadium and finally give quarterback Daniel Jones a true No. 1 target.
New York’s passing game has languished near the bottom of the league, and adding a physically dominant receiver like Higgins could be the key to revitalizing the offense. With tight end Darren Waller considering retirement and Saquon Barkley gone, the need for a new offensive identity is urgent.
Sources close to the situation say Giants general manager Joe Schoen is deep in negotiations with Cincinnati, attempting to finalize compensation while also discussing terms for a potential extension that would keep Higgins in blue through the prime of his career.
If completed, the deal would immediately shift expectations for the Giants’ 2025 season and signal a firm commitment to building around Jones with proven weapons.
For now, fans wait with bated breath as one of the NFL’s most buzzed-about trade scenarios inches closer to reality.
