Bengals Placed Franchise

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 - 18h

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 - 16h

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 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 - 18h

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 - 17h

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

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 - 20h

Bengals' top exec dangles bold expectation for Chase contract

After attempts to reach a long-term deal last offseason proved fruitless, the Bengals appear to be extending an olive branch to their triple crown-winning receiver.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

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

Bengals release Cappa to free up more cap room

Ahead of an ambitious offseason, the Bengals cleared up more salary cap room by releasing offensive guard Alex Cappa, the team announced Monday morning.

ESPN - 19h

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 - 15h

Flames Place Veteran Defenseman On Waivers

The Calgary Flames are back to work preparing for their next game on Sunday against the San Jose Sharks, kickstarting the final stretch of the 2024-25 regular season.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21

The surprising place Islam is rapidly growing

For the CBS Mornings series, "The State of Spirituality with Lisa Ling," she takes a look at why so many people are converting to Islam behind bars.

CBS News - 3d

Amazon is taking control of the James Bond movie franchise

Amazon MGM Studios, the tech giant's film unit, plans to take "creative control" of the James Bond series under a new deal with the franchise's longtime producers.

NBC News - Feb. 20

The top 10 games in the Madden NFL franchise

Not every Madden game is created equally. Here's a ranking of the best entries in the venerable franchise.

ESPN - Feb. 21

Devils Stars Make Franchise History In Blowout Win

The New Jersey Devils played the Nashville Predators on Feb. 23, and it could not have gone better. The Devils defeated Nashville by a 5-0 final score and are now tied with the Carolina Hurricanes ...

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 - 4d

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

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 - 19h

Judge blocks immigration arrests at some places of worship

A federal judge in Maryland blocked the Trump administration from carrying out immigration enforcement actions at places of worship for three religious groups.

CBS News - Feb. 24

El Salvador’s prisons are no place for US deportees

New U.S. policies risk perpetuating a cycle of violence and abuse that has for decades undermined the rights of Salvadorans and prompted migration to the United States.

The Hill - 6d

US naval base in Italy placed on lockdown

A U.S. naval base in Italy was placed on lockdown on Wednesday due to an "ongoing situation" at an entry control point, officials said.

ABC News - 6d

Panthers' Tkachuk placed on IR with groin injury

Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk, who has missed four games since suffering a groin injury during the 4 Nations Face-Off, was placed on injured reserve.

ESPN - 1d

Where Have All the ‘Third Places’ Gone?

The term, coined by a sociologist in the 1980s, refers to informal public spaces where people can linger — and some say they’re disappearing.

The New York Times - 17h

Trump trade war intensifies as tariffs go into place

Americans awoke on Tuesday morning to an intensifying trade war, as President Trump’s newest tariffs on Canadian, Mexican and Chinese imports were imposed and those countries quickly moved to ...

The Hill - 46m

Bengals release Sheldon Rankins: Cincinnati frees up $9.6 million by jettisoning veteran DT

Cincinnati begins offseason work

CBS Sports - Feb. 21

Agent's Take: Bengals could pay a much steeper price if they don't heed Joe Burrow's plea to lock up stars

The Pro Bowl QB wants the Bengals to open the vault for Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Trey Hendrickson

CBS Sports - Feb. 24

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

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

JJ Watt might come out of retirement to play for Bengals: How an English soccer star could make this happen

The former NFL star is already shopping for houses in Cincinnati

CBS Sports - 2d

Ja'Marr Chase contract: Bengals make offer to WR, sides remain far apart on talks for new deal, per report

Chase is entering the final year of his contract

CBS Sports - 17h

Amazon to gain creative control of James Bond franchise from Broccoli family

Amazon reached a deal with the Broccoli family, the James Bond franchise's longstanding producers, to form a new joint venture.

CNBC - Feb. 20

Amazon MGM to take creative control of James Bond franchise

Amazon MGM announced it is taking over the creative reins of the James Bond franchise. The Broccolis, who controlled the Bond franchise for decades, will still share intellectual property rights.

CBS News - Feb. 21

Amazon MGM gets creative control of James Bond franchise in new deal

Amazon MGM Studios and longtime Bond custodians Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli formed a new joint venture in which they will co-own James Bond intellectual property rights.

CBS News - Feb. 21

Nerf's Needler Blaster Replica From The Halo Franchise Is On Sale For 33% Off

One of the coolest Halo collectibles and Nerf blasters released in recent years is the Nerf LMTD Needler . The "limited-edition" dart gun--at this point, it doesn't seem to align with its ...

GameSpot - Feb. 21

Amazon Gains Creative Control Over the James Bond Franchise

The family that has for decades held complete control over everything involving the globe-trotting superspy is relinquishing it to Amazon.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

Andre Iguodala has number retired by Warriors after dominant run with the franchise

Andre Igoudala won four NBA titles, and was named Finals MVP, during his time with the Warriors.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24

XCOM Creator Is Ready To Return To The Franchise, If Firaxis Ever Decides To Call Him

The future of XCOM remains unknown, but if the franchise does make a return, a veteran of the series would like to take a stab at it again. In a new interview, X-COM creator Julian Gollop revealed ...

GameSpot - Feb. 24

Xbox Missed Out On Jade Empire Franchise Potential, BioWare Dev Claims

BioWare co-founder Greg Zeschuk has claimed that Xbox could've had another potential franchise hit in the RPG Jade Empire if it wasn't for Microsoft's short-sighted advice.. In an interview with ...

GameSpot - 5d

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

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