Pros and cons of Bengals using franchise tag on Tee Higgins

Bengals franchise tagging Tee Higgins may not be conclusion Joe Burrow wants
The Cincinnati Bengals have floated the idea of franchise tagging Tee Higgins. While that may seem like a stop-gap to appease Joe Burrow, it could be out of selfishness for the Bengals front office. Burrow has been clear about what he wants the front office to do when it comes to retaining both Ja’Marr Chase and Higgins.
Where Bengals and Tee Higgins stand on contract as NFL franchise tag window opens
The NFL will open the window for teams to place the franchise tag on players at 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday and here's why it means for the Bengals
Tee Higgins' best fit isn't with Bengals, swears NFL analyst
For some, though, Higgins’ best fit in free agency might be with a team like the Washington Commanders, not the Bengals — an idea thrown out by ESPN’s Matt Bowen:
Bengals Announce Roster Move Amid Tee Higgins Uncertainty
The Cincinnati Bengals enter the offseason with some huge question marks. A new report surfaced that the Bengals are trying to work out long-term deals for each of wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins and defensive end Trey Hendrickson.
Tee Higgins' mom claims angry cryptic post not about Bengals' contract situation
With the news that the Bengals were planning to put the franchise tag on Tee Higgins, his mother ironically posted a cryptic message.
Tee Higgins Rumors: Bengals Focused on Long-Term Contract Amid Franchise-Tag Buzz
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Bengals' Tee Higgins says he'd 'love' to return to Cincinnati ahead of free agency
Cincinnati Bengals star wide receiver Tee Higgins said he would love to return to the team ahead of his impending free agency, but knows a return is not in his control.
The Bengals shouldn't even entertain giving Tee Higgins a long-term deal
Cincinnati will likely bring back their star receiver, but with all of their needs the team should think trade this offseason.
Bengals' Tee Higgins Predicted to Land With NFC Powerhouse in Free Agency
Tee Higgins is viewed as the top free agent in the 2025 class, and a new prediction has him landing with an NFC powerhouse.
‘Incredibly Un-American’ — Former NFL Player Calls Out Bengals for Using Franchise Tag on Tee Higgins Again
The franchise tag has been a subject of debate in the NFL for years, with some calling it unfair and unethical. Still, with the Cincinnati Bengals placing the franchise tag on Tee Higgins for a second time,
Tee Higgins update leaves door open for Patriots to land star receiver
The franchise tag is a placeholder that could be used for one of three reasons: the Bengals are looking to run it back after ...
Bills should blow Bengals 'out of the water' with Tee Higgins trade offer, says ESPN
The most prominent example right now is ESPN’s Aaron Schatz, whose set of bold offseason projections has the Buffalo Bills ...
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Proposed trade lands Tee Higgins on Jaguars so Bengals can target Arizona's Tetairoa McMillan in 2025 NFL draft
One analyst's trade proposal would reunite Tee Higgins with Trevor Lawrence on the Jaguars while putting Arizona's Tetairoa ...
Report: Bengals to Pursue New Contracts For Tee Higgins, Trey Hendrickson, And Ja'Marr Chase
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) and Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) prepare to warm up ...