Bengals Use Franchise Tag on Tee Higgins, Keeping Star WR in Cincinnati
The Cincinnati Bengals have officially placed the franchise tag on star wide receiver Tee Higgins, ensuring he remains with the team for the 2025 season. This marks the second consecutive year the Bengals have used the tag to retain Higgins, delaying a long-term contract extension that the standout receiver has been seeking.
If Higgins and the Bengals fail to reach an agreement on a long-term deal by July, he will play the 2025 season under the tag, earning $26.2 million. With 73 receptions for 911 yards and a career-high 10 touchdowns in just 12 games last season, Higgins was poised to be a top free-agent target. However, Cincinnati’s decision keeps him off the open market.
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has been vocal about his desire to keep Higgins in Cincinnati, even stating last month that he would be willing to restructure his contract to create cap space. This would help the Bengals secure their offensive core, which includes Ja’Marr Chase—who is also in line for a major contract extension.
Cincinnati’s front office faces several key financial decisions in the coming months. Along with Higgins and Chase, the team must also consider contract extensions for defensive star Trey Hendrickson and tight end Mike Gesicki, who is set to become a free agent.
The Bengals are looking to build on their late-season momentum after a rocky 4-8 start in 2024. They closed the season with five straight wins, showcasing their championship potential.
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