Tee Higgins, Cincinnati Bengals

Bengals still plan to make Ja'Marr Chase highest-paid non-QB, set big asking price for Tee Higgins, per report
The Bengals are in the middle of making difficult rosters moves following a second straight non-playoff season. The team recently released veteran offensive lineman Alex Cappa, saw defensive end Sam Hubbard announce his retirement, and re-signed defensive lineman B.J. Hill and tight end Mike Gesicki to new deals.
Tee Higgins Trade Rumors: Bengals' Asking Price 'Very High' Amid Contract Buzz
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What happens if the Bengals franchise tag Tee Higgins for a third time in 2026?
It seemed as if things were going to be different when the Cincinnati Bengals used their franchise tag on wide receiver Tee Higgins for the second consecutive year. This time, it seemed there was a plan to ink him,
Tee Higgins' Asking Price is 'Crazy' High in Trade Talks: Report
Tee Higgins was franchise tagged by the Cincinnati Bengals last week, but that hasn't stopped other teams from ringing the phones.  The Bengals are attempting
NFL trade rumors hint at Bengals' Tee Higgins, Trey Hendrickson asking price
Bengals fans know that the Cincinnati front office wants to win lopsided deals on the trade block. The team has Higgins locked down on a second franchise tag. And while they don't want another holdout into the summer by getting an extension done by mid-July, they also aren't going to balk and lower the price.
Why the Bengals Are Turning Down Trade Offers for Tee Higgins Amid Contract Standoff
While the public reason for the Bengals’ lack of interest in a deal is that they are still looking to work out a long-term agreement with Higgins, as Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk notes, the optics may be as important to the Bengals as their actual plans for Higgins.
NFL Network's Rapoport: Bengals probably get deals done for Tee Higgins, Ja'Marr Chase
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport: "Ja'Marr Chase is in an unbelievable place. It's gonna sting for the Bengals, but I really think they get it done."
Report: Bengals are rebuffing Tee Higgins trade interest
When they applied the franchise tag for the second straight year to receiver Tee Higgins, the Bengals reiterated their “ intent ” to try to sign Higgins to a long-term deal. Which means they won’t promptly trade him.
Bengals: Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins contract drama takes a turn
Hence, the Bengals taking some serious heat for not getting contracts done earlier. It's still great news that an insider thinks both deals will get done, but the cost of doing so continues to go up by the day, which isn't ideal with the Trey Hendrickson situation unresolved and other needs across the roster.
Tee Higgins gets franchise tagged again as Bengals try to keep band together
The Bengals opted to use their franchise tag for the second straight season offseason on one of their top receivers
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' Tee Higgins gets franchise tag again: What move means for WR, team as sides still seek long-term deal
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