The Bengals placed the franchise tag on Higgins at the beginning of NFL free agency. But Cincinnati could still trade the 25-year-old receiver this offseason because a potential contract extension for the receiver is complicated.
The Bengals have until July 15 to sign Higgins to a long-term deal. If he plays on the franchise tag during 2024, he will make $21.8 million.
Last season, Higgins recorded 42 receptions for 656 yards and 5 touchdowns in 12 games.
Chop Robinson | DE | Pennsylvania State University
After last season, it’s clear the Lions need some extra bodies on the defensive front, and Chop Robinson, a first-team All-Big Ten selection, is one of the best names available to solve that issue.
Notably, Robinson finished his last season with the Nittany Lions with 15 tackles, four sacks, and two forced fumbles.
Although Robinson played defensive end at PSU, he has the size and speed to also play outside linebacker. Holmes and the Lions will consider this ahead of draft night after beefing up the defensive line in free agency.
With the traits to move all around the front seven, Robinson possesses an ability not many other prospects have in the first round, making him a name to watch ahead of draft night.
Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | University of Alabama
Just a couple of months ago, the Lions landing Kool-Aid McKinstry in the draft seemed like a dream come true — now, that dream can be made possible. After suffering a foot injury that required surgery, McKinstry was forced to miss the NFL combine.
As a result, McKinstry’s draft stock slid. At times, McKinstry was touted as the top cornerback in this draft class. In recent mock drafts, experts routinely have McKinstry available toward the end of the first round.
Regardless, McKinstry will be healthy by the start of the season and still had a solid showing for the Crimson Tide before his injury. The All-American had 32 tackles last season and defended seven passes.
Selecting McKinstry bolsters the Lions’ secondary, which routinely did not perform well last season. By the end of the season, the Lions finished sixth worst in the NFL for defending the pass, allowing an average of 247.4 passing yards per game.
Rome Odunze | WR | University of Washington
Hear me out on this one.
Nearly every draft the Lions have had under general manager Brad Homles has been shocking.
In 2022, Holmes traded up with the Minnesota Vikings to select wide receiver Jameson Williams from Alabama. In 2023, Holmes traded down to take running back Jahmyr Gibbs from Alabama — a move that raised some eyebrows but worked out nonetheless.
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