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

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

  Here's the latest news and everything you need to know about the first major wave of NFL player movement this spring.
  
  Yahoo Sports - 5h
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  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 - 3h
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  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 - 4h

• 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 - 1h

• 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
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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
  
  CBS Sports - 4d
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  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 - 5d
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  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
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  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

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