The franchise tag is a placeholder that could be used for one of three reasons: the Bengals are looking to run it back after missing the playoffs in 2024, they want to buy time to hammer out a long-term extension or they’re considering trading Higgins and don’t want to risk losing him for nothing.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins sent out a very cryptic emoji via social media on Tuesday night, the same day his coach, Zac Taylor, spoke about the former's contract situation. As Higgins' contract expires next month,
After missing the playoffs yet again in 2024, the Cincinnati Bengals have several important decisions to make thie offseason in order to make star quarterback Joe Burrow and the team's fanbase happy.
With the market set to open on March 12, some NFL stars are potentially on the move, including Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins. The veteran wideout has been with the Bengals since being selected in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft, joining quarterback Joe Burrow .
There could be at least one more wide receiver joining that list. Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins is the top-ranked free agent set to hit the market this offseason, according to USA TODAY Sports' Nate Davis. Higgins has a decent chance of matching or surpassing the $30 million AAV mark that denotes the top tier of NFL receivers.