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'Just Let Tee Walk' - People in NFL Circles Think Bengals Made Mistake Tagging Tee Higgins
The Bengals placed the franchise tag on Tee Higgins on Monday, which means he won't make it to free agency. This is the second-straight year they've used the tag on their star wide receiver. There are plenty of people in the NFL that believe the Bengals made a mistake according to Dianna Russini of The Athletic.
Bengals' Tee Higgins gets franchise tag again: What move means for WR, team as sides still seek long-term deal
The Cincinnati Bengals are utilizing the franchise tag for the second consecutive season on the same player as wide receiver Tee Higgins has been hit with the tag once again. The Bengals, who announced the move Monday, do not want to allow Higgins to hit free agency, and will now turn their attention to negotiating a long-term deal.
Bengals legend calls out team over Tee Higgins decision
A Cincinnati Bengals franchise legend thinks the team is making a big mistake in its handling of Tee Higgins. Former Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson
Bengals Great Chad Johnson Says Tee Higgins Franchise Tag Is 'Disrespectful'
Higgins was given the franchise tag for the second consecutive year on Monday, which means he may be another year from landing the long-term deal he desires. The team has signaled that it wants to sign him to a deal, but if they don't come to an agreement, he'll make $26.2 million this upcoming season.
Ja’Marr Chase’s curious reaction to Bengals franchise tagging Tee Higgins
It’s possible that he may be a little confused by the Bengals using the franchise tag on Higgins when they’ve stated their hope of signing him to a long-term deal. A franchise tag can be a temporary placeholder before a long-term deal, but it can also just be a one-year contract.
Bengals place franchise tag on Tee Higgins for second straight season
The Bengals have placed the franchise tag on Higgins ahead of Tuesday’s 4 p.m. ET deadline, the team announced. The Bengals intend to continue to negotiate a long-term extension with the wide receiver before the NFL's July 15 deadline to sign franchise players to long-term contracts.
Bengals place franchise tag on receiver Tee Higgins for 2nd time
The Bengals placed the franchise tag on wide receiver Tee Higgins. Cincinnati hopes to work out a long-term deal with the standout.
Cincinnati Bengals place franchise tag on wide receiver Tee Higgins
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.
Chad Johnson Not Happy With 'Disrespectful' Move By Bengals
Chad Johnson looks back fondly on his time with the Cincinnati Bengals, and with good reason. Johnson played in Cincinnati for 10 seasons, making six Pro Bowls and three All-Pro teams. Johnson is rightfully regarded as a Bengals legend,
Chad Johnson and Ja’Marr Chase aren’t happy about Bengals tagging Tee Higgins instead of getting a deal done
It was only a matter of time after the Cincinnati Bengals announced they would likely use the franchise tag on Tee Higgins for a second year in a row for them to pull the trigger, which they did on Monday.
Bengals New Tee Higgins Trade Rumor Could Anger Joe Burrow
By tagging Higgins, Cincinnati ensured that he’ll be under contract for next season. Until July 15, de facto general manager ...
Tee Higgins Contract Rumors: Some NFL Insiders Feel Bengals Should've Let WR Leave
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NFL analyst Mina Kimes thinks Patriots should be checking with Bengals over possible Tee Higgins trade
NFL analyst Mina Kimes thinks the Patriots should be checking with the Bengals about a possible Tee Higgins trade.
LeSean McCoy Drops Bold Opinion on Bengals Star Tee Higgins
LeSean McCoy isn't afraid to use Ja'Marr Chase as a reason to discount Cincinnati Bengals receiver Tee Higgins.
NFL franchise tag winners and losers: Tee Higgins, Sam Darnold in murky waters
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Chargers exit Tee Higgins sweepstakes, begin exploring alternative options
With Tee Higgins staying in Cincinnati, the Los Angeles Chargers are looking for alternatives at wide receiver.