“I’m pretty sure people have been talking like that, but it’s cool,” Higgins told reporters on November 30 (via Fox19’s Jeremy Rauch). “My health is way more important than what other people have their opinion on me.”
I’m here,” Higgins added, “and my only thing is I always want to help this team. I’m glad I’m here, and I’m glad I’m healthy.”
That last part of Higgins’ response was in reference to feeling just about 100% heading into the Week 13 matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars. “That’s the plan, for sure,” the wide receiver voiced when asked about potentially returning from his hamstring injury on Monday night.
Of course, this discussion all ties back to the star’s impending free agent status and whether or not he’ll return to Cincinnati in 2024.
Higgins is making a business decision by sitting out, he managed to convince head coach Zac Taylor to get onboard. The AFC champion coach defended the wideout’s cautious rehab on Friday of Week 12 — per Pro Football Network beat writer Jay Morrison. I think he’s on a good track,” Taylor stated. “I’m encouraged to where he’s progressing to.”
