In a fascinating twist, Breece Hall, the rising star running back for the New York Jets, is channeling his inner Aaron Rodgers. Hall is orchestrating a compelling pitch to convince the Jets to pursue a trade for Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins.
The Breece Hall and Tee Higgins Situation
Tee Higgins, a talented wide receiver, has reportedly requested a trade from the Bengals. The Bengals had franchise-tagged him in an attempt to retain him for the 2024 season. However, the lack of long-term extension talks led to Higgins seeking a new opportunity elsewhere. His desire for a fresh start has caught the attention of several teams, including the Jets1.
Breece Hall’s Playbook
Drawing inspiration from Aaron Rodgers’ legendary pitch to join the Jets, Breece Hall is taking matters into his own hands. Last offseason, Hall and fellow stars Sauce Gardner and Garrett Wilson filmed themselves burning a Packers cheese head—a playful attempt to entice Rodgers to New York. And it worked! Rodgers eventually arrived in a blockbuster trade.
Now, Hall is applying a similar playbook. He recently tweeted, “Sauce Gardner, Garrett Wilson bout time we light another bonfire, huh?” The cryptic message hints at his desire to recruit Tee Higgins to the Jets. On paper, Higgins would be an excellent addition to the Jets’ offense, complementing Wilson as their No. 1 receiver. With quarterback Aaron Rodgers returning from injury, the Jets are in a win-now window, making a trade for a top receiver a sensible move.
While Higgins has requested a trade, the Bengals are not obligated to comply. They franchise tagged him, offering a one-year deal worth approximately $21.8 million for 2024. Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin expressed their commitment to keeping Higgins: “He’s a good player, we want to keep him, and we have resources to do that.” The franchise tag gives them until July 15 to negotiate a long-term deal or explore trade options.
The Next Chapter for Breece Hall
As the legal tampering window opens, all eyes are on Breece Hall’s Rodgers-esque pitch. Will Tee Higgins don the green and white of the Jets? Or will another team swoop in to secure his services? The NFL offseason drama unfolds, and fans eagerly await the next chapter in this intriguing saga.
