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

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

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

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

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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
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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
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