US EditionReports: 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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Tee Higgins’ mom sends NFL fans into tizzy with curious tweet before Bengals’ huge decision
With the Bengals reportedly set to franchise tag her son, Tee Higgins, during the window which opens Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET, Camilla Stewart tweeted a flammable comment Monday night that some connected to the situation.
Tee Higgins' Mom Seemingly Responds To Bengals Plan To Hit WR With Franchise Tag For Second Year In A Row
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…
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Fox NewsBengals expected to franchise tag Tee Higgins again, hoping to reach long-term deal: report
The Cincinnati Bengals are expected to hit Tee Higgins with the franchise tag for the second consecutive season, according to SI.com. However, it isn’t because the Bengals don’t want to extend him. It’s also worth noting Cincinnati intends on hitting Higgins with the non-exclusive tag, which means they would be compensated with two first-round draft picks if he were to sign elsewhere. Higgins was expected to be among the top free agents avail…
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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