Pros and cons of Bengals using franchise tag on Tee Higgins

Tee Higgins, 4 other NFL players who excelled during their franchise-tag season
The NFL's franchise-tag window is open, so let's look back at who recent players who have proven their worth on the tag.
Tee Higgins contract: Why Bengals would prefer to avoid using franchise tag on WR for second straight year
Higgins played last season on the $21.8 million wide receiver tag, and would be set to earn around $26.2 million this time around if he signs the tag. That is higher than the proj
Where Bengals and Tee Higgins stand on contract as NFL franchise tag window opens
The NFL will open the window for teams to place the franchise tag on players at 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday and here's why it means for the Bengals
Bengals franchise tagging Tee Higgins may not be conclusion Joe Burrow wants
As much as he minced his words when it came to losing games the defense gave away, he still looked like the leader the Bengals needed. If they franchise tag Higgins with the intention of trading him, the not-so-nice side of Burrow could arise.
How much would it cost for Bengals to franchise tag Tee Higgins?
All indications are the Bengals and Higgins want to avoid a tag. But that second tag number would check in below the likely $30 million or more in average annual salary he could earn on the open market from another team.
Tee Higgins' mom posts cryptic message after franchise tag news
The Bengals are expected to use the franchise tag for a second straight year on Tee Higgins if the two sides can’t agree on a new deal
2025 NFL franchise tag tracker: Bengals WR Tee Higgins among top candidates to be tagged before free agency
The 2025 NFL offseason is here. While the new league year technically doesn't begin until March 12, which is when signings and trades can become official, Tuesday marked the opening of the franchise tag window.
NFL’s controversial franchise tags: from John Elway to Tee Higgins
Inside: Your primer on the NFL’s franchise tag: how it works these days, why one star is likely to receive it and its controversial history. Plus, meet the league’s youngest staff members. This article is from Scoop City,
NFL franchise tag candidates 2025: Tee Higgins, Sam Darnold, Trey Smith among most likely
Allocating over $25 million on the tag for a guard could prove to be too costly, especially when they already have $71.9 million on the books across the line, mostly tied up by some high-priced players like Jawaan Taylor, Joe Thuney and Creed Humphrey. That is currently the fourth-most expensive offensive line in the league, according to Spotrac.
Bengals can use franchise tag on Tee Higgins starting Tuesday
The Cincinnati Bengals can officially place the franchise tag on star wide receiver Tee Higgins on Tuesday. This year, February 18 marks the opening of the leaguewide window to tag players, which runs through March 4.
Tee Higgins update leaves door open for Patriots to land star receiver
The franchise tag is a placeholder that could be used for one of three reasons: the Bengals are looking to run it back after ...
Patriots mailbag: If Tee Higgins stays with the Bengals, what do Pats do at WR?
Mike Vrabel and New England Patriots brass descend on Indianapolis this week for an up-close look at prospects and a chance ...
Bengals seek long-term deals with Tee Higgins, Ja'Marr Chase, Trey Hendrickson, per report
The Cincinnati Bengals will attempt to bring back receivers Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase as well as defensive end Trey ...
The franchise tag market could be DOA in 2025
The annual two-week window or using the franchise tag opens on Tuesday. This year, there might not be a single tag applied.