Green Bay, WI – April 27, 2025 —
The Green Bay Packers are cooking up a potential offseason bombshell.
Sources told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler that the Packers are seriously eyeing a blockbuster trade for Cincinnati Bengals star WR Tee Higgins, aiming to supercharge their offense around rising quarterback Jordan Love.
The Situation: Why Green Bay Needs Tee Higgins
The Packers’ offense showed flashes in 2024 — but it was clear:
They lack a true WR1 alpha.
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Christian Watson struggled with injuries.
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Romeo Doubs and Jayden Reed played well but aren’t dominant threats yet.
If Green Bay truly wants to take the next step and crash the NFC’s elite party, they need a receiver who can win at every level.
Enter Tee Higgins — a 6’4″ matchup nightmare with soft hands and postseason pedigree.
“Tee would instantly make Jordan Love’s life easier,” an NFC North scout told The Athletic.
The Proposed Deal
Pro Football Network’s Ian Cummings suggests the Packers could offer:
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2025 2nd-round pick (#56 overall)
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2026 4th-round pick
In return, they would land Higgins, who’s seeking a new contract projected around $65 million over 3 years, according to Spotrac.
With Green Bay sitting on $24 million in cap space, they have the flexibility to make it happen.
Why Higgins Fits Like a Glove
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2024 stats (Bengals):
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77 receptions
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1,004 yards
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8 touchdowns
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Strengths:
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Red-zone monster
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Reliable possession receiver
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Clutch playoff performer
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Adding Higgins would open up space for Watson, Reed, and Musgrave underneath — while giving Jordan Love a go-to weapon in crunch time.
Big Picture: Win Now, Build Later
This isn’t about mortgaging the future.
This is about maximizing Jordan Love’s rookie contract window — when Super Bowl runs are most attainable.
“Championship windows don’t stay open long. Sometimes, you have to kick them open,” a Packers executive told ESPN anonymously.
With the NFC wide open and teams like the Lions and 49ers reloading, Green Bay’s chance is now.
Final Thought
Tee Higgins isn’t just another good receiver.
He’s the type of player who can tilt playoff games — the exact weapon Jordan Love needs to evolve from promising to elite.
If GM Brian Gutekunst pulls this off, Packers Nation better start planning that January parade.
Is it risky? Sure.
Is it worth it? Absolutely.
