Report: More Details on Bengals Franchise Tag Plan For Tee Higgins Surface

The Bengals have a few different options with Higgins.

Dec 24, 2022; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (85) makes a catch against the New England Patriots during the first half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | Eric Canha-Imagn Images

CINCINNATI — Another report tied to Tee Higgins's future in Cincinnati surfaced on Monday following our own James Rapien noting the Bengals plan to use the franchise tag on their star receiver for a second consecutive year.

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero talked about a similar plan, while also hammering out the timeline a bit. He said on NFL Network that Cincinnati will tag Higgins if they can't come to a long-term extension agreement before March 4.

That is the final day teams can franchise tag players. 

"The Bengals are focused on getting a long-term deal done with wide receiver Tee Higgins and hope a franchise tag won't be needed," NFL.com's Bobby Knowack noted about the report. "Pelissero added that if the parties can't come to an agreement before the March 4 deadline, the Bengals are considered likely to tag Higgins for a second straight year, which would cost $26.18 million (120% of last season's salary)."

Rapien reported that the Bengals would use a non-exclusive tag on Higgins if it comes to that point. Teams would then be able to negotiate with Higgins, but Cincinnati can match any deal he gets offered or receive two first-round picks from the team that signs him as compensation.

The next few weeks are a crucial time for the Bengals' financial future.

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