_”PATRIOTS PULL THE PLUG: New England Drops Pursuit of Tee Higgins Amid ‘Outrageous’ Contract Demands – ‘We Won’t Be Held Hostage’”_
In a stunning move, the New England Patriots have abruptly ended their pursuit of coveted wide receiver Tee Higgins, citing “outrageous” contract demands that have left the team feeling uneasy.
According to sources close to the negotiations, Higgins’ camp was seeking an eye-popping $35 million annually, a figure that would make him one of the highest-paid receivers in the league.
The Patriots, known for their shrewd financial management, ultimately decided that Higgins’ asking price was too steep, and that the team’s resources could be better allocated elsewhere.
“We’re not going to be held hostage by unrealistic contract demands,” said a Patriots insider. “We have a budget, and we’re going to stick to it. If that means missing out on Tee Higgins, so be it.”
The news is likely to send shockwaves throughout the NFL, as Higgins was widely regarded as one of the top free agents available this offseason. With the Patriots out of the running, attention will now turn to other potential suitors, including the Cincinnati Bengals and the Miami Dolphins.
As for Higgins, his future remains uncertain. Will he find a team willing to meet his lofty contract demands, or will he be forced to reconsider his asking price? One thing is clear: the Tee Higgins sweepstakes just got a whole lot more interesting.
