Philadelphia, PA – April 22, 2025
The rumors were loud.
The locker room tension was real.
And now, it’s official:
Tee Higgins is headed to the Philadelphia Eagles in a shocking trade that stuns the league and sends a bold message: The Birds are still all-in.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Eagles acquired Higgins from the Bengals in exchange for:
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A 2025 1st-round pick
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A 2026 3rd-round pick
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WR Quez Watkins
This comes just days after star WR A.J. Brown unfollowed the team on social media and removed “Eagles” from his bio — fueling speculation of behind-the-scenes tension over contract demands.
“We’re here to win. That’s the message,” GM Howie Roseman said. “Tee gives us a true X receiver to pair with DeVonta and Dallas.”
🔥 Tee Higgins: Ready to Fly
At 6’4”, 215 lbs, Higgins gives Philly a big-bodied, contested-catch target that Jalen Hurts hasn’t had since Alshon Jeffery.
Coming off a 2024 season with 1,144 yards and 9 TDs, Higgins has the size, hands, and route tree to dominate in Nick Sirianni’s system.
“Tee can take over games,” said ESPN’s Marcus Spears.
“And with Hurts? Good luck stopping that combo.”
📉 Life After A.J. Brown
A.J. Brown’s departure hurts — on the field and in the fanbase.
But Higgins offers a cheaper, younger option with a long-term upside.
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Brown: Age 28, wants $35M/year
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Higgins: Age 26, projected at $26M/year
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Cap flexibility for future defensive extensions (Jalen Carter, Reed Blankenship)
With DeVonta Smith playing the smooth technician role and Dallas Goedert in the seams, Higgins can thrive as the physical mismatch Philly’s been missing in big games.
🦅 FanHub Take
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A.J. is out. Tee is in.
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Hurts has a new WR1.
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And the Birds? Still dangerous as ever.
This isn’t a rebuild.
This is a recalibration — with a 6’4″ problem for every NFC cornerback.
“One door closed. Another flew open,” said a team source.
“Tee was born to wear midnight green.”
