Pros and cons of Bengals using franchise tag on Tee Higgins

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The NFL's franchise-tag window is open, so let's look back at a few recent players who have proven their worth on the tag.
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Pros and cons of the Bengals using franchise tag on Tee Higgins
The Cincinnati Bengals are hoping to keep their three stars on long-term deals, including wide receiver Tee Higgins, even if it takes using the franchise tag again. Let's look at the pros and cons of the Bengals using the franchise tag on Higgins.
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Proposed trade lands Tee Higgins on Jaguars so Bengals can target Arizona's Tetairoa McMillan in 2025 NFL draft
One analyst's trade proposal would reunite Tee Higgins with Trevor Lawrence on the Jaguars while putting Arizona's Tetairoa ...
NFL free agency: Tee Higgins, Sam Darnold lead top free agents on offense
These signings can be a massive boost for teams. Look no further than the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. The team ...
Tee Higgins’ mom sends NFL fans into tizzy with curious tweet before Bengals’ huge decision
Tee Higgins’ mother seemingly knows how to send the internet into an uproar. With the Bengals reportedly set to franchise tag ...
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Cowboys vs. Washington Bid On Tee Higgins Will Serve As Major Measuring Stick
"If Washington adds players like Tee Higgins while Dallas simply opts to "pay our own,'' as has been the Cowboys' frugal ...
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Tee Higgins’ mom denies ‘selfish’ Bengals claim as Chad Johnson says $100m star needs to leave team
It might still work out between Tee Higgins and the Cincinnati Bengals. But if it goes bad, Higgins’ mom will have been ...