Reports: Bengals likely to use franchise tag on Higgins if long-term deal not reached
- The Cincinnati Bengals are likely to franchise tag wide receiver Tee Higgins again if a long-term deal is not reached by March 4, according to Tom Pelissero.
- If tagged, Higgins would receive $26.2 million for the season, having previously earned over $21 million under the tag in 2024.
- Quarterback Joe Burrow has expressed support for keeping Higgins, stating he would restructure his contract to maintain the team's offensive core together.
- Higgins's future with the Bengals is uncertain, with potential options including a franchise tag or a trade if a long-term agreement is not established.
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Bengals WR Tee Higgins Tee Higgins was the only player in the NFL to play under a franchise tag during the 2024 season, and the Bengals are reportedly gearing up to deploy that tool for the second year in a row in an attempt to retain the wide receiver. However, his mom appeared to voice her displeasure with the team’s decision to harness that tactic once again. There’s only so much NFL teams can do to avoid losing a player to free agency, but t…
Bengals make final decision on Tee Higgins
The Cincinnati Bengals are trying to get the train back on the tracks after a wasted season. Despite entering the season expecting to challenge the Kansas City Chiefs for supremacy in the AFC and getting a career year from star quarterback Joe Burrow, the Bengals missed the playoffs. Complicating the turnaround is the Bengals stars looking for contract extensions this offseason. Star wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins both are looking …
Reports: Bengals likely to use franchise tag on Higgins if long-term deal not reached
The Cincinnati Bengals are reportedly planning to use the franchise tag on wide receiver Tee Higgins for the second straight year if the two sides are unable to come to an agreement on a long-term contract extension.
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