March 3 (UPI) -- The Cincinnati Bengals have placed the franchise tag on Tee Higgins, the wide receiver announced Monday. Higgins, who also received the designation last year, is set to make $26.2 million under the terms of the tag in 2025-26. The Bengals and Higgins can continue to negotiate for a long-term pact until July 15.

The Bengals placed the franchise tag on wide receiver Tee Higgins. Cincinnati hopes to work out a long-term deal with the standout.

As the Bengals continue to mishandle one of their stars, plenty of teams should be tempting Cincinnati.