Did Diontae Johnson's new contract set the floor for Tee Higgins next deal?

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(08-04-2022, 01:34 PM)ochocincos Wrote: Steelers just finalized a contract with Diontae Johnson.
2 years, $36.71 mill.
https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2022/8/4/23292145/steelers-and-diontae-johnson-agree-on-a-two-year-contract-extension-nfl-breaking-news-rumors-update

Johnson has been the top WR in PIT the past two years, putting up 2084 yards and 15 TDs on 313 targets in that time.

By comparison, Higgins the past two years - 1999 yards and 12 TDs on 218 targets.
About the same. Just very slightly lower on stats but nearly 100 less targets.

Higgins is likely going to be looking for an extension after this season, so I would assume the $18 mill APY signed by Johnson could be about what Higgins will seek, if not more.
Higgins is not WR1 in Cincy, so he could (easily) argue he deserves $20+ mill APY to a team that could make him their top WR because he'd produce even better if he got more targets.

Higgins' contract will depend largely on his ability to stay healthy all season this year.  He does that, and continues on the trajectory that he is on, it will be quite a bit larger than Johnson's.  

His run in the post season was incredible.  And he was fighting through an injury.  

I think Tee and Ja'Marr will be Bengals for a very, very long time due in part to their relationships on the team and with the coaches.  

Sad thing is he has the same agent as Bates, so the Bates situation could also have an impact on Tee's ability to sign here.  If Jesse signs it and plays well this year, I can see Higgins wearing the tag next year.