That potential draft scenario played out in the first mock draft from NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein. With the 17th pick, the Bengals select Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan.

Could the Bengals draft a wide receiver who had 1,300 yards and eight touchdowns last season in attempts to replace?

Higgins is on many teams' wishlists while B.J. Hill, Mike Hilton and Mike Gesicki are among those who will generate interest.

Gonzalez, for what it’s worth, was a 2023 first-round pick who is clearly on his way to superstardom and the Bengals have big problems at the spot with Cam Taylor-Britt erratic and both Dax Hill and DJ Turner coming back from injury.

Multiple Analysts Mention 49ers as Possible Landing Spot for Bengals Star Tee Higgins. Higgins is scheduled to become a free agent in March.

Duke Tobin has made definitive proclamations on Tee Higgins during each of the past two winters. The de facto Bengals GM declared his No. 2 wide receiver unavailable in trades at the 2023 Combine and then franchise-tagged him last year. Barring a second franchise tag, Higgins is poised to hit the market.

A pair of Green Bay defenders could be interesting for the Bengals for different reasons. The defense needs an overhaul and bringing on a veteran cornerback like Jaire Alexander c

On Wednesday, longtime director of player personnel Duke Tobin spoke to Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer about the Bengals' plans for Higgins. He said he's always been blunt about his desire to have Higgins on the roster, but added in a big caveat.