Tee Higgins of the Bengals has exceeded expectations in receptions on deep passes since 2020. Mike Gesicki, a former Patriot, signed a one-year deal with the Bengals, adding depth to their TE corps. Gesicki's arrival is seen as a strategic move to enhance Joe Burrow's passing game.
On the #Bengals Mike Gesicki pivot at tight end. Why this provides a unique twist on their offensive approach, how he augments Joe Burrow’s preferences and why he’s a direct hit on the theme of the offseason. https://t.co/YsMWIIcAP7
Mike Gesicki has accumulated the 3rd-most receiving yards among tight ends on tight window targets over the past 6 seasons (478). Since drafting Joe Burrow in 2020, Bengals tight ends have combined for just 126 receiving yards on such targets, 2nd-fewest in the NFL.… https://t.co/6ZXeMW4Ofg https://t.co/Rkq461yg0o
The #Bengals are giving Joe Burrow a massive target in the slot and in the red zone as the team has agreed to a one-year prove it deal with 6-foot-6, 245-pound Mike Gesicki Here's my story: https://t.co/lVgg6y1GCS
Former Patriot Mike Gesicki reportedly signed a one-year deal with the Bengals worth up to $3.25 million. Follow live updates from around the league on Day 2 of free agency: https://t.co/StFWzjzLAD
Mike Gesicki: Joining Cincinnati TE corps https://t.co/agcRXAykP8
Schefter: Bengals taking one-year flier on Gesicki https://t.co/2Io2Cf2VQa
Also, Gesicki will attempt to be the latest TE to try to take the Joe Burrow train to Bagville. CJ Uzomah, Hayden Hurst and (maybe) Tanner Hudson all enjoyed the results of a reasonable one-year, prove-it contract in this system.
#Patriots TE Mike Gesicki is reportedly leaving New England for a 1-year deal with the Bengals https://t.co/lu0TuKdfN2 https://t.co/ou5osvrJc0
#Bengals going with Mike Gesicki at TE is an interesting twist. Much more of a WR than TE. Sort of a plus-Tanner Hudson, a player-type that Joe Burrow loved, specifically in critical moments (3D, RZ). Makes both 11 and 12 personnel wrinkles very interesting w/Burrow.
#Bengals TEs over the last several years... 2021: CJ Uzomah 2022: Hayden Hurst 2023: Irv Smith Jr. 2024: Mike Gesicki https://t.co/1s5YFdo4j9
𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: The #Bengals are signing free agent tight end Mike Gesicki to a one year deal, per @AdamSchefter https://t.co/QLzHhmvWwh
Bengals TE depth chart: Mike Gesicki Drew Sample https://t.co/EhLQEekKtZ https://t.co/ofHDUQGsob
Tee Higgins has recorded +16.3 receptions over expected on targets of 10+ air yards since entering the NFL in 2020, 4th-most over that span and +0.8 receptions ahead of current teammate Ja'Marr Chase. #RuleTheJungle https://t.co/OcZ6kLb7uZ https://t.co/Ero4NZiBk1