Well, it's looking like the Cincinnati Bengals are going to slap a franchise tag on Tee Higgins for the second straight year, which basically eliminates any cha

With Tee Higgins franchise-tagged again, the Pittsburgh Steelers may have no choice but to consider a first-round wide receiver in 2025.

For some, though, Higgins’ best fit in free agency might be with a team like the Washington Commanders, not the Bengals — an idea thrown out by ESPN’s Matt Bowen:

• The Cincinnati Bengals have been tight-lipped on their intentions to franchise tag Tee Higgins, but it’d make some sense to go through with it based on the number and the market.

The Cincinnati Bengals are hoping to keep their three stars on long-term deals, including wide receiver Tee Higgins, even if it takes using the franchise tag again. Let's look at the pros and cons of the Bengals using the franchise tag on Higgins.

The Cincinnati Bengals are reportedly expected to use the franchise tag on pending free agent wide receiver Tee Higgins, per SI.com’s James Rapien. That would essentially take the star wideout off the table for the New England Patriots.

Wide receiver Tee Higgins will reportedly not reach free agency, as Sports Illustrated‘s James Rapien reports that the Bengals will use the franchise tag to retain their homegrown star for another season.