NFL free agency, franchise tag tracker: Bengals are in fact tagging WR Tee Higgins

2025 NFL franchise tag tracker: Bengals' Tee Higgins tagged second straight year ahead of free agency

Keeping tabs on all the players to be tagged this offseason

CBS Sports - 8h

Bengals place 'franchise tag' on Tee Higgins to keep star WR in Cincinnati next season

The Cincinnati Bengals on Monday used the league’s “franchise tag” to retain star wideout Tee Higgins for next season, the second consecutive year the team has held onto Higgins that way.

NBC News - 7h

NFL free agency, franchise tag tracker: Vikings not expected to tag Sam Darnold

Here's the latest news and everything you need to know about the first major wave of NFL player movement this spring.

Yahoo Sports - 8h

Bengals' Tee Higgins gets franchise tag again: What move means for WR, team as sides still seek long-term deal

Higgins will make a fully guaranteed $26.2 million in 2025 if no deal is reached

CBS Sports - 7h

Tee Higgins says the Bengals have placed franchise tag on him for a 2nd time

Tee Higgins announced on Monday that the Cincinnati Bengals have placed the franchise tag on him.

Yahoo Sports - 8h

Tee Higgins was tagged ... again? Six questions on Higgins, Ja'Marr Chase and the Bengals

For the second year in a row, the Bengals tagged Higgins. Is it a placeholder for an extension or his path out of Cincinnati?

ESPN - 5h

2025 NFL free agency: League releases numbers for franchise and transition tags this offseason

The NFL released its numbers for tagging players

CBS Sports - 3d

Bengals franchise WR Higgins for 2nd year in row

The Bengals have placed the franchise tag on wide receiver Tee Higgins for the second straight year.

ESPN - 1h

2025 NFL key offseason dates: When franchise tag deadline, free agency, draft, trades, other events take place

A full rundown of what's ahead

CBS Sports - 11h

Franchise tag tracker: Chiefs are the only team to use the tag so far

Teams are allowed to apply franchise tags to players from Feb. 18 through March 4.

ESPN - 4d

Cowboys free agency rumors: Here's who Dallas plans to use franchise tag on if deal doesn't happen by deadline

Dallas is motivated to keep Osa Odighizuwa under contract for years to come

CBS Sports - 1d

2025 NFL WR market: Top free agents, best team fits, projected deals for Tee Higgins, Stefon Diggs, other vets

A preview of the best wide receivers projected to be available in March

CBS Sports - Feb. 24

2025 NFL franchise tag deadline: Time, date, everything to know, franchise vs. transition tags explained

Everything you need to know ahead of Tuesday's deadline

CBS Sports - 10h

Prisco's Top 100 NFL free agents for 2025: Sam Darnold, Tee Higgins, D.J. Reed headline list for free agency

Pete Prisco ranks the top 100 players who could be available on the free agent market

CBS Sports - Feb. 22

2025 NFL free agent rankings: Top 25 overall players, including Sam Darnold and 2 major targets getting franchise tag

There are some veteran receivers and some good defensive line options available.

Yahoo Sports - 8h

Patriots not pursuing Tee Higgins? Exploring WR options for New England with Bengals star seemingly off table

The Pats appear out of the Higgins market, but there are strong options elsewhere

CBS Sports - 4d

Bengals to 'reward' Ja'Marr Chase as NFL's highest-paid non-QB, give update on Tee Higgins contract situation

Bengals exec Duke Tobin is pushing to re-sign the trio of Chase, Higgins and Trey Hendrickson

CBS Sports - 6d

NFL Top 100 2025 free agents: Tee Higgins, Sam Darnold top the list

Chiefs OG Trey Smith, Eagles edge Josh Sweat and Bucs WR Chris Godwin round out the top five.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24

Chiefs to franchise tag guard Smith, source says

The Chiefs have informed Pro Bowl guard Trey Smith that he will use the franchise tag on him, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Thursday.

ESPN - 3d

Sources: Vikes likely won't franchise-tag Darnold

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold is unlikely to be franchise-tagged ahead of Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET deadline, league sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

ESPN - 1h

Chiefs plan to use franchise tag on Trey Smith, prevent top pending free agent OL from hitting open market

Smith will make $23.4 million on a fully guaranteed, one-year contract

CBS Sports - 4d

2025 NFL free agency: Bengals cut ties with three-year starter in move that frees up $8 million in cap space

Alex Cappa shouldn't have a hard time finding a new team

CBS Sports - 11h

Dynasty Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings: Tee Higgins a volatile assets, plus how to rank young WRs

Updated wide receiver rankings for Dynasty leagues

CBS Sports - 6d

Chiefs place non-exclusive franchise tag on Pro Bowl G Trey Smith, allowing him to negotiate with other teams

Smith is free to negotiate with other teams, and the Chiefs have a chance to match.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Agent's Take: What if Lamar Jackson embraced franchise tag like Kirk Cousins instead of long-term extension?

Jackson would have likely become the first $70 million-per-year QB in NFL history

CBS Sports - 5h

Sources: Cowboys to tag Odighizuwa if no deal

The Cowboys plan to use the franchise tag on defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa if a long-term deal is not reached by Tuesday's deadline, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - 13h

2025 WNBA free agency tracker: Breanna Stewart remains unsigned, Diana Taurasi's future a mystery

Free agency has slowed down but some marquee names are still on the board

CBS Sports - Feb. 21

Patriots 2025 free agency primer: Pending free agents, cap space available, what to know this NFL offseason

Here's how the offseason is shaping up for New England

CBS Sports - 4d

Eagles 2025 free agency primer: Pending free agents, cap space available, what to know this NFL offseason

The defending Super Bowl champions have a lot of key free agents

CBS Sports - 4d

2025 NFL free agency: Ranking top 25 offensive free agents with plenty of veteran receivers, O-linemen

If you are looking for some offensive line help, there's plenty to choose from

CBS Sports - 4d

Cowboys 2025 free agency primer: Pending free agents, cap space available, what to know this NFL offseason

Here are some key things to know ahead of Dallas "selectively aggressive" 2025 offseason

CBS Sports - 3d

Police officer removed criminal's tag so they could meet up for sex

Natasha Conneely's team was responsible for managing criminals in the community to deter reoffending.

BBC News - Feb. 22

2025 NFL free agency: Browns to release safety Juan Thornhill with post-June 1 designation, per report

Thornhill now hits the open market

CBS Sports - Feb. 24

2025 NFL free agency: Biggest needs for every AFC team this offseason; how will Patriots, Raiders spend money?

Breaking down the biggest needs in the AFC

CBS Sports - 5d

NFL free agency 2025: Rams agree with tackle Alaric Jackson on long-term deal, per report

Jackson will remain with the Rams

CBS Sports - 3d

2025 NFL free agency: Five teams that could be hit hardest this offseason, including Cowboys, Eagles

Breaking down the teams poised to lose notable talent in the coming weeks

CBS Sports - 13h

2025 NFL free agency rumors: Vikings' Sam Darnold most likely to land with one of these two teams

The quarterback could be the most sought-after at his position

CBS Sports - 12h

Bengals plan to make WR Chase top paid non-QB

The Bengals plan to make All-Pro wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase the highest paid non-quarterback in the NFL, director of player personnel Duke Tubin said Tuesday.

ESPN - 6d

2025 NFL free agency: Needs for every NFC team with new league year coming soon; what do Cowboys, Lions seek?

What positions are on the top of NFC teams' wish lists entering free agency?

CBS Sports - 5d

Latest in NFL free agency, franchise tag tracker: Bengals are in fact tagging WR Tee Higgins

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