Pros and cons of Bengals using franchise tag on Tee Higgins

NFL franchise tag tracker 2025: Latest news on Tee Higgins, others who have received it
Before NFL free agency begins, there will be a period when teams that are unable to come to a long-term deal with a free agent can apply the franchise tag to retain their player.
Tee Higgins, 4 other NFL players who excelled during their franchise-tag season
The NFL's franchise-tag window is open, so let's look back at a few recent players who have proven their worth on the tag.
Tee Higgins contract: Why Bengals would prefer to avoid using franchise tag on WR for second straight year
Higgins played last season on the $21.8 million wide receiver tag, and would be set to earn around $26.2 million this time around if he signs the tag. That is higher than the proj
Bengals franchise tagging Tee Higgins may not be conclusion Joe Burrow wants
As much as he minced his words when it came to losing games the defense gave away, he still looked like the leader the Bengals needed. If they franchise tag Higgins with the intention of trading him, the not-so-nice side of Burrow could arise.
NFL’s controversial franchise tags: from John Elway to Tee Higgins
Inside: Your primer on the NFL’s franchise tag: how it works these days, why one star is likely to receive it and its controversial history. Plus, meet the league’s youngest staff members. This article is from Scoop City,
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
How much would it cost for Bengals to franchise tag Tee Higgins?
All indications are the Bengals and Higgins want to avoid a tag. But that second tag number would check in below the likely $30 million or more in average annual salary he could earn on the open market from another team.
Tee Higgins' mom posts cryptic message after franchise tag news
The Bengals are expected to use the franchise tag for a second straight year on Tee Higgins if the two sides can’t agree on a new deal
Tee Higgins contract update: Bengals seeking long-term deal with WR, hoping to avoid franchise tag, per report
Higgins played last season on the $21.8 million wide receiver tag, and would be set to earn around $26.1 million this time around if he signs the tag. He has been seeking a long-t
Bengals expected to franchise tag Tee Higgins again, hoping to reach long-term deal: report
A new report tell the Bengals' intentions of franchise tagging Tee Higgins for the second consecutive season, though they want to find a long-term deal for him.
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 ...
The Patriots are expected to have the most cap space in the league. Could they land Tee Higgins?
It's likely Cincinnati places the franchise tag on the wide receiver, but if they don't, would the Patriots be willing to ...