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With the Bengals reportedly expected to franchise tag Tee Higgins, Michael Pittman is in line to be the top available wideout when free agency begins next month, assuming the Colts star isn’t tagged himself.
Like Higgins, Pittman is a 2020 second-round pick who already has two 1,000-yard seasons under his belt. But unlike Higgins, Pittman’s success has come despite not having a Pro Bowl-level quarterback throwing him the ball. Despite losing rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson after four games last season, Pittman set career highs with 109 receptions for 1,152 yards.
The 26-year-old would have a robust market if he is a free agent next month. His projected market value is slated at four years at just under $91 million for an annual salary of $22.7 million, according to Spotrac. While he isn’t cheap, Pittman’s projected market value would make him the NFL’s ninth-highest-paid receiver as far as annual salary is concerned.
At this point, the safe bet is that Indianapolis will tag Pittman, keeping him in the fold for 2024. But if the Colts decide to let him test the…
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Author : Bryan DeArdo
Publish date : 2024-02-24 17:00:52
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