History of Tee Higgins in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: November 3, 2025

Tee Higgins is a professional American football wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL. He played college football at Clemson University, winning the 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship. Higgins was drafted by the Bengals in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

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January 18, 1999: Tee Higgins Born

On January 18, 1999, Tamaurice William "Tee" Higgins was born. He later became a professional football wide receiver.

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July 28, 2020: Tee Higgins signs rookie contract with Bengals

On July 28, 2020, Tee Higgins signed a four-year, $8.6 million rookie contract with the Cincinnati Bengals.

September 2021: Higgins announces plan to change jersey number

In September 2021, Tee Higgins announced his plan to switch his jersey number from No. 85 to No. 5, his old college number. He stated he wanted to establish himself as Tee Higgins 1.0 and not be compared to Chad Johnson.

November 8, 2023: Higgins Injured During Practice

On November 8, 2023, Higgins injured his hamstring during practice and was ruled inactive for the following three games.

February 26, 2024: Bengals place franchise tag on Higgins

On February 26, 2024, the Bengals placed the franchise tag on Tee Higgins.

June 17, 2024: Higgins Re-Signs with Bengals

On June 17, 2024, Tee Higgins re-signed with the Bengals on a one-year contract.

March 3, 2025: Bengals place franchise tag on Higgins for the second year in a row

On March 3, 2025, the Bengals placed the franchise tag on Higgins for the second year in a row, and he then signed a four-year, $115 million contract extension two weeks later.